A review by theperksofbeingmarissa
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg

emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

*sighs* I think I'm being quite generous with a rating of three stars. This book was published in the late 80s, so the amount of racism Flagg displayed in this novel is shocking and off-putting. Yes, yes some parts of the book take place in a different time, but I'm really trying to understand why Flagg used certain language to describe her Black characters. I was appalled at the way Artist was described!   The stereotypical dialogue was offensive. Aside from the racism, it was a good book I guess.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings