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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
https://book-bucket.com/2021/04/20/the-wonder-boy-of-whistle-stop-by-fannie-flagg/
Rounded up to 4.5
This book is a sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg and it was a lovely read. Although the focus is mainly on Buddy and his daughter, Ruthie, we get to revisit all the characters from Whistle Stop and find out what became of them. I always worry about sequels when they come so long after an original (*cough* Go Set A Watchman) but this is one I absolutely loved.
Rounded up to 4.5
This book is a sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg and it was a lovely read. Although the focus is mainly on Buddy and his daughter, Ruthie, we get to revisit all the characters from Whistle Stop and find out what became of them. I always worry about sequels when they come so long after an original (*cough* Go Set A Watchman) but this is one I absolutely loved.
Rounded up to 4 stars. This was a ‘good ole ride back to Whistle Stop’ but it fell slightly on the charm of its name sake. Loved all the familiar characters, easter eggs and quirky but soothing cadence but the depth of feeling wasn’t as strong, at least for me.
Last book of 2020 and honestly, it puts me in a nostalgic mood for my ideas of my own ‘simpler’ days.
Last book of 2020 and honestly, it puts me in a nostalgic mood for my ideas of my own ‘simpler’ days.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A thoroughly enjoyable "palate-cleanser" after reading heavier books. A quick read that will make you smile and warm your heart.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this back to back with "Fried Green Tomatoes"
Pure joy to read
Pure joy to read
I wish I'd liked this more. Fried Green Tomatoes is one of my favorite books (and movies), but this just didn't live up the original. Repetitive and too fast, this read like a second grade book report. This happened, then, this happened, then this happened after that. Dot Weems' Christmas letters were the only parts that didn't read like that and there were only a dozen of them.