Title: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
Author: Fannie Flagg
Rating: ****1/2
Review: This is a charming tale of the Old South. Surprisingly, given the setting, very little racism is shown throughout the book. I loved almost every page of "Tomatoes". I watched the movie three years ago, and new I wanted to read the novel. I was pleasantly surprised how much of the story transferred to the screen. The million-dollar question is always: Which is better? Well, in this case, both are wonderful. There are moments in the movie that are just okay, and there are pages in the novel that I wished I could skip. The characters are loveable, from Buddy and Idgie to Mrs. Threadgood and Evelyn. It really is amazing to see how the world has changed in 100 years.
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