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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
by Fannie Flagg
While this book does hold some charm, it is most definitely not a good one to read. The most glaringly obvious issue is the depiction of black people through the several narratives. From one white woman wishing she was black because they’re “freer in spirit” to the downright bizarre depictions of black southern life (as written by a white woman). There’s a sheriff who is also in the Klan, but is also really good friends with the main characters and the black people in town. And everyone thinks that him being in the Klan is just a silly little character flaw.
Then there was the part dealing with a child’s sexuality. That was super uncomfortable. First they made it seem like him being gay was a disorder or something. Then they take him to a prostitute to lose his virginity because he spends too much time with his friends and not enough time with girls. All while being in high school.
Is this supposed to be quaint and charming? Is this just small town Americana?
I say a lot of it is lazy writing that dips too heavily in stereotypes and stock characters.
This book can go out of print. I don’t think anyone needs to read it. It says nothing new and feels super regressive.
Then there was the part dealing with a child’s sexuality. That was super uncomfortable. First they made it seem like him being gay was a disorder or something. Then they take him to a prostitute to lose his virginity because he spends too much time with his friends and not enough time with girls. All while being in high school.
Is this supposed to be quaint and charming? Is this just small town Americana?
I say a lot of it is lazy writing that dips too heavily in stereotypes and stock characters.
This book can go out of print. I don’t think anyone needs to read it. It says nothing new and feels super regressive.