[.ca] Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe: A Novel (ISBN 1400064627)

Her best---and that's pretty darn good:
By far the best thing Fannie Flagg ever wrote. I laughed, I cried, and I gave it three thumbs up! (Okay, I had a friend with me at the time and used another hand). At any rate, this is probably the best southern book any side of the Mississippi. Ya'll go out and buy it now. Also recommended: THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD-- A Tour of Southern Homes and Gardens.

A deep-fried Southern book with heart:
We expect so much from our Southern authors, and rightly so---they're the cream of the crop when it comes to storytelling and craft. Yet I can count on one hand the books that stay with me forever. McCrae's BARK OF THE DOGWOOD comes to mind with its ultimate Southernisms and commentary on today's society, family dysfunction, etc. Then there's DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA which everyone knows and loves. STEEL MAGNOLIAS is another. And last but not least (actually should have been first in line) --------FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. FGT is by far, for me, THE Southern book. I adore the movie, but if you really want to get to the heart of great Southern writing, you'll want to read the book. In this light-hearted novel, we join Ninny Thredgoode as she reminices her past at the Whistle Stop. There, we join the unforgettable characters in their pranks, their heroism, their ordeals, and of course their joys and sadness. We are taught one simple lesson through the author's unique way of storytelling - to be contented and embrace whatever life has to offer. After finishing the book, I find myself thinking of Ruth, Idgie, Big George and crowd and wish that i could have known them. If you want an excellent read that will warm your heart, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES is the book.

Tales from the South:
Flagg has to be one of my favorite writers. For those who've been living under a rock and haven't seen or heard of FGT the movie, run, don't walk, to your nearest video store. Then buy the book, for the written word in Flagg's little hands is even more powerful. If you enjoyed books such as her WELCOME TO THE WORLD or Jackson McCrae's THE CHILDREN'S CORNER, then you'll completely devour this Southern classic. Five stars are not enough.

Southern great:
Anyone interested in literature and especially GREAT southern literature, must read this book. FGT, along with Jackson McCrae's "The Bark of the Dogwood" and many of Hiaasen's works (think "Sick Puppy") will soon take its place among the must reads. Few book will touch the heart as FGT does. There are characters that you want to know and you'll find youself longing for them well after you've closed the pages of this remarkable book. Recommended reading: Basket Case, Bark of the Dogwood, Lunch at the Piccadilly

Flagg this one for reading:
Southern writers just seem to do it for me. I don't know why, but they're the best, hitting the nail on the head almost all the time. Think of Lee with her "To Kill a Mockingbird," or McCrae with his "Children's Corner," harrowing, shocking, funny, and above all, well-written. Enter FGT by Flagg. Possibly THE southern book. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle stop cafe is a wonderful story. I would have to say even better than the movie. The story takes place in two different times. The 1920's and the 1980's. This book shows characteristics of personality that has grown cold to the American culture. Such as true love and devotion, Loyal friendship, and selfless ness.