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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
(3.5) lesbians ! southern lesbians ! a charming but dated read
This is one of those situations where had I known that there were lesbians in this book, I probably would have read it much much sooner. However, even with the stellar queer representation, even with a middle-aged main character learning to be her own person, and even with the cosy, small town vibes, I found myself unsatisfied with reading this book. Maybe it was the structure of it where it wasn't told linearly and so I'd find myself confused by how the order of events was told. It's fine, I suppose, and makes sense when you understand that all of this is being told by a woman with dementia, but I still didn't love that.
I also just hate the idea of fried green tomatoes and perhaps that's been my gripe this entire time. Petty. I know.
I also just hate the idea of fried green tomatoes and perhaps that's been my gripe this entire time. Petty. I know.
dark
emotional
funny
relaxing
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
I like this book much more now than I did however many years ago when I first read it. The time jumps were easier to follow and I knew the characters already.
It's a challenging read in many ways still, but very enjoyable as well.
It's a challenging read in many ways still, but very enjoyable as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Eating disorder, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol
Minor: Cannibalism, Pregnancy
This is the kind of book that makes me really glad I wasn’t born any earlier.
A page turner - I loved the ease at which this book could be read. Helped by the stories in it. Lovely to read about the love between Idgie & Ruth. I’m sorry I didn’t read this much sooner in my life, but so glad I have now.
A beautiful, heartwarming story full of life lessons.