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evoss14's review against another edition
4.0
After binging on several intense psycho-thrillers I needed to lighten things up a bit and knew Fannie Flagg would be just the ticket! This book managed to be light and quirky but at the same time tackles intense themes such as man's inhumanity to man, discrimination, and honesty and how we define success! Such a fun read! I recommend this one as one to surely lift your spirits!
paroof's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book. It was one of the first audio books I listened to driving back and forth to work and about half way through I realized I had already read it some time ago. So, I guess it wasn't terribly memorable, but I listened to it again and still enjoyed it.
amengelking's review against another edition
4.0
Broad in scope, lots of character development. A solidly good read.
books_and_smiles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Very good book. Too long though. Could have eliminated at least 100 pages. But the ending is ineffable!!!
patchy_at_best's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- 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
breeezzy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
covall's review against another edition
3.0
Well, this story wasn't a bad story, but I didn't think it was nearly as good as some of the reviews made it seem. I really loved Fried Green Tomatoes when I watched the movie and I was hoping that this would be similar or at least have a similar feel. I kept waiting for some of the funny parts that everyone talked about, but the only part I can remember where I really thought it was funny was when they were talking about death very mater-of-factly on the porch.
Other than that, I guess I just thought the book was alright. I did like seeing Dena change throughout the story. At first, I thought the story was going to be about alcoholism with the way that she was drinking at the start of the book, but this was just a very small part of the book.
Other than that, I guess I just thought the book was alright. I did like seeing Dena change throughout the story. At first, I thought the story was going to be about alcoholism with the way that she was drinking at the start of the book, but this was just a very small part of the book.
skysbooknook's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
goodem9199's review against another edition
3.0
I dunno, Kell...it didn't blow me away. Not bad, not great...eh.