rachelynerickzon 's review for:

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg

4.0

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I used to read a lot as a child, as i got older, my rate of reading had decreased drastically. This book reminds me of why i loved to read in my youth. The novel is not a comedy, but there are points of nonchalant hilarities. The novel had snippets of history, trendy experimentalism, and love affairs/interests. There is something for everyone in this book, whether your interested in the sense of adventure, nostalgia, or tidbits about love; the book fits you perfectly. I loved how they incorporated the newspaper articles into the book, as well as the selection of recipes in the back of the novel as well. It was a nice touch, and i think it added a sense of character and charisma to the book that not all authors hint at. The characters were spunky and gave me a full feeling as i progressed in the reading. A few times, i had to reread excerpts to fully grasp at a hidden meaning or to process what was happening if i got lost, but all around, the book was really good and i enjoyed reading it. I would highly recommend this book to someone.