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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love Fannie Flagg but this was not her best.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Delightful! In the beginning, I wished that I had read the first book more recently; but, Flagg did a fine job of reminding me of the original characters and story. Flagg narrates the book wonderfully.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Reading a new Flagg novel is always like coming home. This one is no exception. I’ll always be grateful to the author for introducing me to my oldest friends.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fried Green Tomatoes remains where it has been since the first day I read it, still in my top 5 books (and movies) of all time. I have read all of Fannie's books, and while I do love the Elmwood Springs series, Whistle Stop will always be a place in time, of a town I wish I had grown up in, with a friend named Idgie Threadgoode. So, of course, when Fannie wrote The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop, I could not wait to read it. And they're all there, again, Idgie, Ruth, Big George, Ninny, Sipsey and the lovely Evelyn. This time though, Fannie jumps ahead to the life and times of Buddy Jr., Ruth and Franks baby. We learn all about what happened to Whistle Stop and it's irascible inhabitants. Fannie has such a way of bringing you through the haze and completely immersing the reader into the story, whether you're fishing with Idgie or playing cards with Buddy Jr., you become a part of the story. Run, don't walk and grab this soon to be best-seller. Beautifully written, sweet, touching and Lordy, are you ready to fry up some green tomatoes? Time's a wastin'!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I have not read any other Flagg books, but of course have seen the movie. I really like that she continued on with the story through Bud and am excited to see if she keeps the Whistle Stop world going.
