The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop

Whistle Stop, AL #2

Fannie Flagg

304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional funny reflective slow-paced
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Bud Threadgoode grew up in the bustling little railroad town of Whistle Stop with his mother, Ruth, church-going and proper, and his Aunt Idgie, the fun-loving hell-raiser. Together they ran the town’s popular Whistle Stop Cafe, known far and wide...

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Community Reviews Summary of 841 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 81%
funny 66%
hopeful 58%
emotional 42%
inspiring 38%
reflective 36%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 15%
sad 9%
challenging 2%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 35%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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