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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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Folksy and fresh, endearing and affecting, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is the now-classic story of two women in the 1980s; of gray-headed Mrs. Threadgoode telling her life story to Evelyn, who is in the sad slump of middle age. The tale she tells is also of two women--of the irrepressibly daredevilish tomboy Idgie and her friend Ruth--who back in the thirties ran a little place in Whistle Stop, Alabama, a Southern kind of Cafe Wobegon offering good barbecue and good coffee and all kinds of love and laughter, even an occasional murder. And as the past unfolds, the present--for Evelyn and for us--will never be quite the same again... .
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"I don't really know exactly when I red this, because I am playing catch up. This one of several books i read because I had seen and liked the movie years ago and was curious about the book. It had, of course, many more plots and character development than the movie. I thought there was some very interesting depth that was not included in the movie. The characters I pictured followed the movie, since I had seen it first, but then there was more.... good book, easy read. I made fried green tomatoes and ate them while watching the movie Andy checked out of the library to view the second time around."
— Diane (5 out of 5 stars)
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Listener Reviews
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" If you liked the movie you'll love the book, it's a must read. "
— Pat, 2/17/2014 -
" I LOVE, LOVE LOVED this book!! "
— Patricia, 2/16/2014 -
" Not my usual read, but I really enjoyed the writing style and the story. "
— Ragani, 2/8/2014 -
" The intimate relationship much more evident in the book than in the movie, this adds depth to all of the characters, definitely worth reading. "
— Whitney, 2/7/2014 -
" I've seen the movie many times and I think the movie did a very good job of capturing the best parts of the book. I think I may even like the movie more than the book, a rare occurrence. I think this book is charming. "
— Catharine, 2/7/2014 -
" I thought I knew what I was getting into when I started this novel, but I had no idea! I watched the movie about ten years ago and really couldn't remember too much about it besides there being a tom boy, a railroad accident and a nursing home. What I couldn't remember was the heart of the story... And wow, what a story! I must admit that when I realized I was going to be reading about the lives of two lesbians I almost gave up on the book. I'm so glad I didn't! Thankfully, this story wasn't a lesbian romance. It was a story about family and love and being happy with who you are. I wish I was able to more emotionally connect with the characters though. I wasn't too crazy about the layout of the story and spent a lot of time confused trying to figure out who was who in three generations of characters. I felt like all the newspaper articles and different narrations did give the story a more authentic feel though. In the end I was left with a smile on my face after I turned the last page and it was worth the time I spent reading it. I must get my hands on some friend green tomatoes and give them a try! P.S. I found Evelyn to be extremely irritating! What a weak, pathetic and annoying woman! I'm so glad I don't have to read about her complaining anymore. "
— Christina, 1/31/2014 -
" Absolutely fantastic book loved every page and wanted to be part of that town eating in the cafe "
— Yorky, 1/16/2014 -
" Fannie Flagg in great form with a mystery, lovestory and a coming of age tale. "
— Cybrarian717, 1/9/2014 -
" This is one of my all-time favorite books. "
— Bek, 1/2/2014 -
" This novel is surprisingly deep. I love myself a good Southern-style read, there's something very sweet and homey about the prose. I didn't like it quite as much as I liked "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," but I think "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" has a bit more substance. "
— Samantha, 12/14/2013 -
" i just love this book. no book makes me cry and laugh out loud while i am reading more than this one. "
— Rani, 8/17/2013 -
" Can I re-wind and read this book for the first time again? Lovely. "
— Jenny, 6/13/2013 -
" This book is just superb. A wonderful word painted picture of southern American issues ranging over a number of decades. The characters are warm and real. I loved it! "
— Rosslyn, 6/6/2013 -
" Never knew this was written by Fannie Flagg! Love the book, love the movie.. but ummm won't eat fried green tomatoes. "
— Nancy, 4/13/2013 -
" Loved this book! Can't believe I waited so long to read it! "
— Crystal, 1/10/2013 -
" this is laugh out literature! cant believe i havent read it before now! "
— Andrea, 12/4/2012 -
" Loved the film so decided to read the book. Not disappointed. A book I will read again and again. Would love to have known a Ninny Threadgoode. "
— Clare30, 11/19/2012 -
" This was my first Fannie Flagg book and I could not put it down. Much better than the movie. "
— Katherine, 10/28/2012 -
" Love, love this novel. One of my favorites that I reread every few years. "
— Beth, 6/7/2012 -
" this type of love story is just not my cup of tea. Plus, the main characters didn't interest me. "
— Rachel, 2/8/2012 -
" I read it but don't remember a thing about it, so I couldn't have hated it, and didn't love it. Once I tried to make a fried green tomatoes pie. It was disgusting. "
— Tiffany, 12/26/2011 -
" Now I have to watch the movie! "
— Curvy, 7/11/2011 -
" One of my all time favorites, along with Fannie Flaggs Red Bird Christmas. "
— Dawn, 5/23/2011 -
" If you recall Fannie Flagg as the perpetually smiling game-show diva, someone famous for being famous, you might over look this book. Don't. "
— Ross, 5/14/2011 -
" Another Southern story with a grand cast of quirky characters. Tons of heart, mixed with a dash of murder and personal victories. Fannie Flagg's sense of humor makes this story sing. "
— D.K., 5/10/2011 -
" I must say this is one book, maybe the only book I have ever read, where the movie was better. Read it if you must, watch the movie to enjoy. "
— Jan, 5/8/2011 -
" Towanda the Avenger...... Need I say more about this beautiful, heartwarming story about old age, friendships between women and life stages! A beautiful blend of the present day with the old South to tell a great story of Ruth and Idgy. "
— Debra, 4/30/2011 -
" Una lettura sorprendente, proprio come la ricetta da cui prende il titolo. Gli ingredienti sembrano semplici e ordinari, la preparazione non mostra grandi difficoltà, ma alla fine il risultato è una pietanza estremamente sostanziosa e per nulla scontata. "
— Ardesia, 4/27/2011
About Fannie Flagg
Fannie Flagg began writing and producing television specials at age nineteen and went on to distinguish herself as an actress and writer in television, films, and the theater. She is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (which was produced by Universal Pictures as Fried Green Tomatoes), Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!, Standing in the Rainbow, and A Redbird Christmas. Her script for Fried Green Tomatoes was nominated for both the Academy and Writers Guild of America awards and won the highly regarded Scripters Award. She lives in California and in Alabama.