this writer skips the usual ploys

Happy all the Time is the story of Guido Morris and Vincent Cardworthy , two long-time friends, now into early adulthood, who meet Holly Sturgis and Misty Berkowitz. Somehow, each with their individual quirks, turn out to be the right people for each other. As in, the kind destined to spend the rest of their lives together.

This sounds simple, but Laurie Colwin, unlike so many others, manages to avoid the usual pitfalls found in stories about people who meet and fall in love.  It is instead, entertaining with unusual dialogue and situations that make you want to meet these characters, instead of rolling your eyes when you encounter typical romantic angst. She skips the usual ploys, leaving you wondering where things will go next in the relationships you are pretty sure will remain intact. 

This book doesn't fall easily into any category you might want to put it in. Unless it is that type of book you will continue thinking about for awhile after you have finished reading it. 

One last thing I enjoyed was this card that was tucked in the copy I got from my library. On the back was written "...this is one of my mother's paintings - I thought it was a good time to share...",  it was signed Jennifer.  I left it in the book for the next reader to discover. 

Highly Recommended. 

Comments

[Terri W.]

I read this book years ago and it still resides in my bookcase. You've enticed me to take it down and give it another read. Just wish my copy had one of those lovely cards inside!

[jan mccann]

I think you would enjoy Leonard and Hungry Paul by Roman Hession, another lovely book about gentle relationships which is beautifully written.

[carol]

Terri: this is one of those books I will likely have to add to my library - or check out again once I retire and schedule regular reading retreats! I hope the card is still there in 5 years :-)

[carol]

Jan: thanks for the tip - I will check out Leonard and Hungry Paul for sure... what a great title!