A review by novelesque_life
Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! by Fannie Flagg
3.0
(1997)
RATING: 3 STARS
A great Fannie Flagg book about a small town and it's quirky townspeople.
(2020)
RATING: 3.5
Once I saw the movie, Fried Green Tomatoes I knew I had to read the book. Since then I have been a fan of Fannie Flagg's novels. I love the quirky characters and the humour mixed with drama. I remember this one being one of my least favourite books by Flagg. At the time I wasn't interested in the 1970s storyline with Dena and the press. Reading this 23 years later, I did enjoy it a bit more. I was more intrigued with the mystery this time, of what happened to Dena's mother. Also, knowing more of American History made it a bit more fun to read. I feel like we didn't get to know some of the other characters well enough. We kind of got more of a superficial look. Knowing this time that it is a series, and we will get to see more of Elmwood, explained why we got a peek at these characters. Overall, this is a great book when you need a lighter read with some heft to it.
RATING: 3 STARS
A great Fannie Flagg book about a small town and it's quirky townspeople.
(2020)
RATING: 3.5
Once I saw the movie, Fried Green Tomatoes I knew I had to read the book. Since then I have been a fan of Fannie Flagg's novels. I love the quirky characters and the humour mixed with drama. I remember this one being one of my least favourite books by Flagg. At the time I wasn't interested in the 1970s storyline with Dena and the press. Reading this 23 years later, I did enjoy it a bit more. I was more intrigued with the mystery this time, of what happened to Dena's mother. Also, knowing more of American History made it a bit more fun to read. I feel like we didn't get to know some of the other characters well enough. We kind of got more of a superficial look. Knowing this time that it is a series, and we will get to see more of Elmwood, explained why we got a peek at these characters. Overall, this is a great book when you need a lighter read with some heft to it.