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The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop
by Fannie Flagg
What a comforting return trip to Whistle Stop, Alabama!
I am a huge fan of Southern fiction....by those who know and love the South, while understanding its problematic history. Fannie Flagg gets it and expresses it beautifully with colorful, humorous, nuanced story telling.
I enjoyed this continuation of the story through the eyes of Buddy Threadgoode, son of Ruth, nephew of Idgie and adopted by the Threadgoode clan. Through flashbacks, reminiscence and annual newsletters from Dot Weems, Whistle Stop's unofficial historian, we learn more of the story that began with Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
For fans of the movie, one of the most surprising and delightful aspects was learning what became of Evelyn Crouch, played by Kathy Bates. Evelyn's transformation is remarkable and sweet.
For those who miss Whistle Stop, Alabama, this is a wonderful story of 'whatever happened to?' and a love letter to anyone who grew up in a small tightnit community.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Random House and author Fannie Flagg for the complimentary e-book in exchange for my honest opinion.
I am a huge fan of Southern fiction....by those who know and love the South, while understanding its problematic history. Fannie Flagg gets it and expresses it beautifully with colorful, humorous, nuanced story telling.
I enjoyed this continuation of the story through the eyes of Buddy Threadgoode, son of Ruth, nephew of Idgie and adopted by the Threadgoode clan. Through flashbacks, reminiscence and annual newsletters from Dot Weems, Whistle Stop's unofficial historian, we learn more of the story that began with Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
For fans of the movie, one of the most surprising and delightful aspects was learning what became of Evelyn Crouch, played by Kathy Bates. Evelyn's transformation is remarkable and sweet.
For those who miss Whistle Stop, Alabama, this is a wonderful story of 'whatever happened to?' and a love letter to anyone who grew up in a small tightnit community.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Random House and author Fannie Flagg for the complimentary e-book in exchange for my honest opinion.