Idgy is a fun tomboyish character that you will learn to love immediately. Her friend Ruth is just as lovable but opposite in personality. Ruth is dainty and feminine. The book explores more of the characters personalities and history than the movie (which i also love) does. I learned alot about the south in the early part of the centry. The general attitude toward blacks and the poverty they lived in. Idgy is loveable for many reasons, but her devotion towards her 'colored' friends whome she treats as family is endearing and a true character strength. Overall i recommend the book, great read for book clubs as a lengthy discussion on characters and their motives can be had. A+ book.
This book has a wonderful cast of very believable characters. You are taken from when Idgie is a young child thru very elderly in the deep South. There are love stories, murder, humor, tragedy and forbidden (at the time) love. The Great Depression is a part of it, as are present day times and peeves.The love that happens between black Help and white 'boss'. There is even a section of recipes at the back, including Fried Green Tomatoes. Every bit as good as To Kill a Mockingbird.
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this was a replacement book like I had years ago so it is just prefect It is like I finally got my book back from the person who borrowed it and didn't return it! Thanks
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Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe will forever be one of my all-time favourites. The well-drawn characters become people who you deeply wish you could invite into your home to become friends with, and discover more about their lives! Treat yourself to a most delightful read (you'll want to read this exceptional book over and over again) ... and then cook up a storm with the tasty recipes that are at the end of the book! Oh, to have a talent such as Fannie Flagg's ... Fannie ... you make the world a better place!
Well,I love the movie,the book is not exactly same but gives more detail.I like to read out loud with characters voices, it's fun and I enjoy it 🌞
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