Another Marvelous Thing

The acclaimed author of Happy All the Time charts the story of a whirlwind love affair of two people who are happily married (just not to each other)from its fabulous inception to its inevitable end.

"Virtually flawless. . . . A tour de force."
Los Angeles Times

Billy and Francis couldn’t be more different, at least when it comes to age and disposition, but that doesn’t prevent them from falling in love and settling into the easy rhythms of romance—phone calls every morning, rendezvous every weekday afternoon, the odd out-of-town escape—despite both still being very partial to their spouses. In interconnected stories, Laurie Colwin deftly reveals each character’s point of view and examines, in razor-sharp detail, the “marvelous” and messy glory of modern love and the curious desires of the heart.

This whirlwind romance, perfectly captured in Colwinesque frank and funny style, is firm proof that opposites really do attract.

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Published Jun 8, 2021

144 pages

Average rating: 8

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Gail_71
Jun 08, 2025
8/10 stars
This novella is perfect—wonderfully realised, warm, sharp, funny, and heartbreaking. It delivers a deeply satisfying experience. I truly appreciate this writer's honesty! She explores the duality of love, discussing how it's possible to love more than one person genuinely and how both loves can be beautiful. I’m grateful that I didn't discover Ms. Colwin's writings until I was older; without some life experience, it would have been challenging to understand the nuances of her message. Her characters are both touching and, at times, emotionally distant. Regardless, they are always heartwarming and satisfying!

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