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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Another heart-warming story from Fannie Flagg, continuing the story of all the favorite characters from Whistle Stop. ❤️
I thought it was a wonderful worthy sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and it was quite nice to see where many of the beloved characters wound up. Though the part of me that ships Ruth and Idgie had really hoped for a confirmation of a relationship between the two.
Holy editor, batman. This book, like many of Ms. Flagg's most recent, was in desperate need of an editor and someone to tell Ms. Flagg about the beauty of "show, don't tell" in writing. The last third of this book could have stood as a novel on its own without the 200 preceding pages, which both skimmed over major character developments (why does Buddy never make any attempt at seeing Idgy more than one time over 30 years?) and belabored minor points (Ruthy is pretty and her mother-in-law is mean). I also cannot count the number of times I rolled my eyes after reading what I thought was a pretty good cliff-hanger/innuendo, only to read the first line of the next chapter and have not only the joke/mystery explained in great detail, but the punchline/conclusion, as well. I loved Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, and Daisy May and the Miracle Man. I have also enjoyed some of Ms. Flagg's later books, though I do find them a bit hokey in parts. The last part of this novel fits into the latter category -- cheesy, but sweet, and a memorable story. The first 2/3 is just a mess, though.
I love Fannie Flagg! So pleased to find this in my neighborhood thrift store, best investment I've made in a long time
1. The first third of this book could have been cut
2. Idgie and Ruth were lesbians I don't know why, in the year of our lord 2020, Fannie Flagg didn't just Say It.
3. Damn I wish I were rich
4. It's cute it's saccharine it's was a good commute audiobook
2. Idgie and Ruth were lesbians I don't know why, in the year of our lord 2020, Fannie Flagg didn't just Say It.
3. Damn I wish I were rich
4. It's cute it's saccharine it's was a good commute audiobook
I *think* I read Fried Green Tomatoes back in the 90s. I know I saw the movie; however what I mostly remember is Kathy Bates in the parking lot fender bender.
Regardless, I enjoyed this book a lot - even without being very familiar with the first book.
The timeline is fluid and bounces between a lot of characters whose lives are intertwined from the 1930s to 2016. The stories are interesting. The addition of Dot's newspaper column (and subsequent Christmas letters) keeps the reader in the loop on details from the past.
Fannie Flagg does an excellent job narrating the audiobook.
Regardless, I enjoyed this book a lot - even without being very familiar with the first book.
The timeline is fluid and bounces between a lot of characters whose lives are intertwined from the 1930s to 2016. The stories are interesting. The addition of Dot's newspaper column (and subsequent Christmas letters) keeps the reader in the loop on details from the past.
Fannie Flagg does an excellent job narrating the audiobook.
LOL, I never read the first one, but I may have to now. This is, by turns, crazy, heartwarming, and very very funny!