Reviews

A Big Storm Knocked It Over by Laurie Colwin

pmrichard1's review

3.0

a nice easy read that wrote brilliantly about low level anxiety, didn’t change my life!

mtomchek's review against another edition

4.0

"How simple it could be! The answer to the problem of being anything was being it."

Laurie Colwin...a master of this style of realistic fiction...loving her at the moment. A sweet and touching story about breaking away from wanting, from feeling like we do not belong, and embracing the beauty of our lives. Sometimes we do want more, crave comfortability, a life in the country, something easy. But sometimes we do not get that, and we have to be ok with that! 

A lovely story about a couple embarking into parenthood, with their friends, their families, and many other challenges life throws their way. A cute story, a nice distraction! Love these women leads...

mastrisofha's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

mschrock8's review

Passed on to me from Mom.

jordanefarrar's review

3.0

sometimes it's nice to read a book where everything is pleasant and things always work out

dulcie54's review against another edition

2.0

I’m only 30% in and I am shocked by the blatantly racist language used about a Black character. Not only that, her boss is sexually harassing her and the way it’s written is…disturbing. As if we are meant to think it’s a minor flaw in his character. This will be a DNF.

germainek's review against another edition

2.0

This story did not age well. I found it to be racist and misogynistic. Sven, reeks of objectify women and is a serial philander, yet Jane Louise is attracted to him. Seems unlikely in the 21st century.

totesmarisa's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kateyolivia's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

nfoutty's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing medium-paced

3.0