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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I enjoyed the film as a kid, but the book fell flat for me. The characters, the setting and the plots are all likeable but the way it’s written meant there was too much going on. Too many time periods, too many perspectives and the newspaper excerpts made it feel disjointed so I couldn’t get stuck into one long enough. Just the two time periods with the stories in order would have been better. I felt a bit bored.
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
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
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Complicated
Admittedly, this story took me a while to get into. I was afraid that I wouldn’t like this book that everyone claims to love so much but about halfway through I finally understood all the hype around this story.
I originally wanted to read ‘Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe’ because I had seen the film and enjoyed it. I was ready to read about Idgie and Ruth and I wasn’t disappointed. However, coming into this book I hadn’t expected such rich and vivid storytelling. Fannie Flagg makes Whistle Stop seem like a real place, along with the large and vibrant cast of characters that fill the small town. Even after finishing this novel, I feel like I have to remind myself that this isn’t a real place and these aren’t real people and yet, I still found myself tearing up at the end.
So, long story short, I understand the hype that this book gets.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Racism
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Domestic abuse
funny
lighthearted
reflective
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
When the smart hot girl tells you a book was formative to her, you really hope it doesn't disappoint you. Glad to report that Fried Green Tomatoes did not distort my view of her... though maybe it made her hotter???
Regardless, this book was great. Witty, emotional, and filled with down-to-earth small-town goodness.
Regardless, this book was great. Witty, emotional, and filled with down-to-earth small-town goodness.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No