A Big Storm Knocked It Over by Laurie Colwin

A Big Storm Knocked It Over

Laurie Colwin

272 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 50%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.84

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