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
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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 92 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 66%
funny 38%
sad 38%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
tense 11%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

4.0

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