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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
This is one instance where I actually liked the movie MORE. It was enjoyable, but I wouldn't have upset if I never read it.
Sabe aqueles livros que te dão quentinho no coração? Pois é, acho que essa é a definição perfeita para Tomates Verdes Fritos.
Já amei logo de cara, achei toda a conversa desenfreada da senhorinha muito divertida e fofa. É bem verdade que aquela infinidade de personagens jogados no início do livro assusta, mas com o decorrer da leitura você consegue saber exatamente quem é que ou pelo menos começa a ter noção das histórias que valem a pena serem acompanhadas.
Tem uns capítulos da Evelyn que são como um tapa na cara. Eu lia e tinha que me segurar para não marcar o livro todo. Perfeição demais!
Amei a forma como acabou e tô bem receosa de ler a continuação, vai que não é bom, sei lá. Um dia talvez eu leia.
Já amei logo de cara, achei toda a conversa desenfreada da senhorinha muito divertida e fofa. É bem verdade que aquela infinidade de personagens jogados no início do livro assusta, mas com o decorrer da leitura você consegue saber exatamente quem é que ou pelo menos começa a ter noção das histórias que valem a pena serem acompanhadas.
Tem uns capítulos da Evelyn que são como um tapa na cara. Eu lia e tinha que me segurar para não marcar o livro todo. Perfeição demais!
Amei a forma como acabou e tô bem receosa de ler a continuação, vai que não é bom, sei lá. Um dia talvez eu leia.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Like Evelyn, I began to look forward to uncovering more of the story.
*3.5 Stars*
The movie is one of my very favorites of all time so I had high hopes for the book! And a lot went well in general. The atmosphere of Whistle Stop throughout different times was captured so nicely. So many little bits and pieces made me smile. You get to know and love the different people of Whistle Stop, Alabama.
BUT I feel like so much potential was lost! The back and forth jumping between characters, places and times got so confusing. I liked hearing about different people but many less interesting characters had way too much appearance. I was there for Idgie and Ruth! For their family and drama and development. I was also there for Evelyn’s and Ninny’s friendship. The rest was often a distraction and a bit too much. I was missing the emotions of Idgie and Ruth that were portrayed SO well in the movie. Sometimes an extremely important part of the story (like Ruth becoming sick) was only described in a short chapter. I could give plenty more examples here but I guess that sums it up well.
The movie is one of my very favorites of all time so I had high hopes for the book! And a lot went well in general. The atmosphere of Whistle Stop throughout different times was captured so nicely. So many little bits and pieces made me smile. You get to know and love the different people of Whistle Stop, Alabama.
BUT I feel like so much potential was lost! The back and forth jumping between characters, places and times got so confusing. I liked hearing about different people but many less interesting characters had way too much appearance. I was there for Idgie and Ruth! For their family and drama and development. I was also there for Evelyn’s and Ninny’s friendship. The rest was often a distraction and a bit too much. I was missing the emotions of Idgie and Ruth that were portrayed SO well in the movie. Sometimes an extremely important part of the story (like Ruth becoming sick) was only described in a short chapter. I could give plenty more examples here but I guess that sums it up well.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
(Read via audiobook) this seemed like such a sweet book, and while there were sweet parts, how difficult it was to follow made all messages lost on me. There was so much bouncing around between narrators, timelines, and locations, I have whiplash. And the sheer number of characters and the fact that the story spanned 60+ years had me lost. Did I love some of the characters? Yes - they were brave, dynamic, and interesting. Did I not remember who was related or friends with who? Definitely. Were there cute southern phrases and nuggets of wisdom? Yes, of course. And was I able to get story lines straight? Besides for Iggy, no way. Maybe it would have been easier for me if it had been a hardback book (I might be more visual). So the low score wasn’t due to bad content, but rather in that I couldn’t grasp the true depth of the content because I was too preoccupied with who was being talked about.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I got that pink Cadillac for us, Mrs. Threadgoode. I thought it would make me happy, but you know, it didn’t mean half as much without you to go for a ride in it with me. I’ve often wished I could come and pick you up and we could go on a Sunday drive, or over to Ollie’s for some barbecue.”
It's fine, I'm not crying, it's fine.
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No