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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
If you're like me, you've been waiting a long time to find out what happened to your favorite characters from Whistle Stop, Alabama, not to mention Evelyn Couch. Where did they go? Did they all lose touch? I can tell you without spoiling anything that the answer to the latter is no, they didn't. Dot Weems first sends Christmas cards and then discovers email to keep everyone in the loop. But what about the town itself?
Well, it's probably better not to ask what Whistle Stop looks like these days. But when Bud Threadgoode's granddaughter Ruthie meets up with Evelyn Couch they are unfazed by what 50+ years of neglect can do to a town.
It may have taken a while, but Fannie Flagg does not disappoint with this sequel. In her typical chatty style, we learn about what happened to the town and its inhabitants when the trains started just passing through without stopping. And then we zoom into the future to see how Whistle Stop lives on in spirit, and maybe even in reality.
Well, it's probably better not to ask what Whistle Stop looks like these days. But when Bud Threadgoode's granddaughter Ruthie meets up with Evelyn Couch they are unfazed by what 50+ years of neglect can do to a town.
It may have taken a while, but Fannie Flagg does not disappoint with this sequel. In her typical chatty style, we learn about what happened to the town and its inhabitants when the trains started just passing through without stopping. And then we zoom into the future to see how Whistle Stop lives on in spirit, and maybe even in reality.
If you loved [b:Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe|815499|Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe|Fannie Flagg|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|2129359] you'll love catching up with everyone The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop.
3 1/2 stars. This was like a visit with some old friends.
I loved this return to Whistle Stop. Full disclosure: I never read Fried Green Tomatoes and haven't seen the movie since it's original release, but the characters and events were easy to recall given the author's reminiscing, alternated with chapters updating us on the characters and their descendants. This was a fun read and I didn't want it to end.
4 +1 per affetto
A Whistle Stop ci sono tornata un po' anche io
A Whistle Stop ci sono tornata un po' anche io
I enjoyed this sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes. It made me laugh a lot and it was a very quick read.
I'd probably give it a 3.5/5.
It was nice to go back to some of the original characters, and it was extra nice that it lacked the problematic aspects/language of the original book from the 80's (to be expected though).
Wasn't a big fan of how the story skipped around. It also didn't have the depth that set the first one apart - it felt pretty topical and I didn't fall in love with a ton of characters like before. But, it was a nice easy read for a stressful part of the year.
It was nice to go back to some of the original characters, and it was extra nice that it lacked the problematic aspects/language of the original book from the 80's (to be expected though).
Wasn't a big fan of how the story skipped around. It also didn't have the depth that set the first one apart - it felt pretty topical and I didn't fall in love with a ton of characters like before. But, it was a nice easy read for a stressful part of the year.
It could be nostalgia is the reason for my 5 ⭐️ review, but this was just what I needed. Uplifting, simple, and sweet.
I loved catching up on characters that I fell in love with as a young 20 something. Thank you, Fannie! You were a bright spot in this almost 40 year old’s 2020.
I loved catching up on characters that I fell in love with as a young 20 something. Thank you, Fannie! You were a bright spot in this almost 40 year old’s 2020.
lighthearted
relaxing
Fannie Flagg delivers another great read. I laughed out loud, I sniffled. Her novels are such refreshingly light and fun adventures. It was great to visit the Fried Green Tomatoes gang.