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Gorgeously re-packaged edition of the classic story of friendship, loyalty and secrets set in the deep south of America in the 1930s
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The day Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison opened the Whistle Stop Cafe, the town took a turn for the better. It was the Depression and that cafe was a home from home for many of us. You could get eggs, grits, bacon, ham, coffee and a smile for 25 cents. Ruth was just the sweetest girl you ever met. And Idgie? She was a character, all right. You never saw anyone so headstrong. But how anybody could have thought she murdered that man is beyond me.
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is a mouth-watering tale of love, laughter and mystery. It will lift your spirits and above all it'll remind you of the secret to life: friends. Best friends.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well were does one begin in describing what has to be one of the best books written. I am a true believer in a book being entertaining and this book certainly delivers entertainment.It is a story set in the south of the Usa in the Twenties and thirties but narrated in the eighties. It tells of the love of true friendship between two girls Issy and Ruth .It explores their lives and shows us how they grow in confidence as their friendship develops. But this book also brings us to the eighties and shows us how a relationship based on love and understanding develops between the narrator and her new companoin. It is beautifully written and rich in description you will not want to put it down. It is well worth investing in.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I saw the movie--twelve times--then decided that I had to read the book. Southern American literature and storytelling has always fascinated me, mainly because they're so good at it, and FRIED GREEN TOMATOES is possibly one of the best examples of this around. The story of friendship between two women (and don't think this is some A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS), the book deals with the trials and tribulations that they go through in Depression-era Alabama. Flagg writes from the heart and her portrait of not only the people, but the land and food, are smack on dead center. You can smell the coffee and bacon, taste the pies, and savor the intricate plot and fascinating outcome in this one-of-a-kind book. For those who like Southern American literature, this book is right up there with Toole's CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES and the great and gut-wrenching novel BARK OF THE DOGWOOD. If you like reading about the American South, FGT is the book to have in your collection.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I vaguely remember seeing the film of this book, many years ago, and thought I would give it a try. I generally prefer the books to the film and I was not disappointed! As the saying goes 'once I started reading I just couldn't put it down!' By the end I felt I really knew the characters. I'll be looking for more books from this author.
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Fabulous Fannie
I love Fannie Flagg have read the book, watched the film and enjoyed the audio book of Fried Green Tomatoes just as much.
Published 19 days ago by maggiemay
Enjoyable albeit undemanding
Evelyn meets Ninny Threadgoode in a nursing home and soon gets caught up in Ninny's vivid memories of Whistle Stop, Alabama. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JoTownhead
Relaxing and Warm
The book is a wonderful read, and superbly written. There is a warmth that pervades the whole book, and an occasional light lilt of humour, even after fairly dark moments. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Olly M
Interesting Quirky Old Dixie Story
A good read for those interested in reminiscences of the life in Dixie long ago by author reminiscing about her childhood. Well worth the price and nicely presented.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. J. Butler
I love this story!
I first came across Fried Green Tomatoes when I saw the film years ago, which I suspect is the case for many people. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Wild
One of my favourites
There is something rather lovely and comforthing about this book, and it is one of my all time favourites. Read more
Published 4 months ago by maloy
Fried green tomatoes at the wistle stop cafe
A good read with some fun and some sad moments tells of a time gone by.Shows how coloured people were treated in the not so long ago. should try out the recipes included.
Published 5 months ago by Jan
Fried green tomatos
loved this book - laughed throughout - book arrived in good time and in great condition - would happily deal with again
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. J. Cardwell
Rather tatty
I ordered 6 of these books - 3 were supposed to be 'very good' condition and they were ok-ish, but the other 3 books were supposed to be 'good' conditon are were actually really... Read more
Published 9 months ago by joyleen
Fried Green Brilliance
My fifth Flagg and, like the others, totally brilliant. The framing device of relating the story of the Whistle Stop Café through the eyes of elderly Ninny works... Read more
Published 10 months ago by P. Borrington
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