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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
65 reviews
mishasmum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexual violence
sneeps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
froon's review against another edition
2.25
i did like the nonchalance which idgie and ruth’s relationship was treated with. it was sweet. it’s the only part of the book that feels untouched by the 1987 publication date.
the plotting was rough, slow and fast at odd moments. so, so many characters too that sometimes i just ended up nodding along even if i didn’t truly understand who we were following.
the ending was also very sweet,
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Death
cryptid_crow's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Rape
eicart_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Racism and racial slur usage as might be expected in 1920-1930 Southern US. Lots of diet culture typical of 1980s.frogglin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The jumping timeline can be confusing at times, but overall the past and "present" (late 1980s when the book was written) are clearly defined. The stark contrast of a nursing home compared to the warm community of Whistle Stop works well, and the sprawling cast of characters each bring their own flavour to the story.
It's a story that swings between gentle moments of community and tenderness and heart breaking horrors of racism and violence.
It's a shame the movie toned down the deep relationship between Idgie and Ruth, which is simply a marriage that never causes an issue or problem in the town.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Death and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, and Murder
pbraue13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Cannibalism
edwardinsane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry
madnabox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Cannibalism
morenowagain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia