The story of "An Autumn Affair" is one of bittersweet paradox: that of two lovers whose relationship is unlikely to succeed due to factors beyond their control. The unfortunate realities of life are ignored for a time, but eventually seep in and erode the blissful world of the couple. Two lives intertwine momentarily, before diverging, pushed off-course by the sudden swipe of an unseen hand. "An Autumn Affair" is an unflinchingly candid look at the nature of human relationships.
—Kraus, Matthew (II)