272 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060958985
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In a Big Storm Knocked It Over, acclaimed author Laurie Colwin explores marriage, friendship, motherhood, and careers as experienced by a cast of endearing idiosyncratic Manhattanites. At once a hilarious social commentary and an insightful, soph...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
reflective 42%
relaxing 42%
hopeful 28%
emotional 14%
Pace
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism
272 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060958985
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In a Big Storm Knocked It Over, acclaimed author Laurie Colwin explores marriage, friendship, motherhood, and careers as experienced by a cast of endearing idiosyncratic Manhattanites. At once a hilarious social commentary and an insightful, soph...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
reflective 42%
relaxing 42%
hopeful 28%
emotional 14%
Pace
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism