Another Marvelous Thing by Laurie Colwin

Another Marvelous Thing

Laurie Colwin

144 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Another Marvelous Thing is perfect for anyone who knows firsthand that opposites actually do attract. These spare and unsentimental stories display how two very different people -- a tough-minded and tenderhearted woman and an urbane, old-fashione...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
funny 42%
lighthearted 42%
hopeful 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.04

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