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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 95 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
reflective 50%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 30%
emotional 20%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism272 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 95 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
reflective 50%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 30%
emotional 20%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism