Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin

Family Happiness

Laurie Colwin

288 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Description

A heartfelt novel about a midlife crisis and a woman tired of beingtaken for granted--and a reminder that family, like happiness, can take many forms. To the rest of the world, Polly Solo-Miller Demarest lives acharmed life. She has a beautiful ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 68%
funny 48%
hopeful 27%
sad 24%
tense 17%
challenging 10%
dark 6%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.93

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