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tensepopcorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, I’m a sucker for historical fiction. This novel definitely is a southern adventure. I loved all the characters and it’s as good as the movie. I wish certain characters had more of a story but I really understand Evelyn. I need to go make all of Sipseys recipes 😭. I love how food is a character here, the news articles were funny. I do have to give 4 stars because of unfortunately how the black characters are written. It being based in the early 1920/1930s and actually written in the 80s. There are a lot of flaws here. I feel like Miss. Flagg didn’t mean harm and honestly this is a better historical representation of the last book I read. Definitely some magical nergoes here but ya know. I’ve read Stephen King it is what it is. Also the book is a little too long and a little yappy. Making this a screen play was a good idea because I liked the changed ending.
sarachodak's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
frenchfrybri's review against another edition
5.0
this book has its flaws but i’m giving it 5 stars purely because i have such happy memories associated with it and so it’s such a nice reread. also makes me feel better about growing up and not being as close to people who were once my closest community because this book really illustrates that - you meet people, you have the bestest friends, but as life goes on you move apart and you still find amazing people and happy times but it’s different and it’s sad but it’s okay because you’re so lucky to have made those memories to begin with
abigail_bonds's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
woolf's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ebc726's review against another edition
2.0
I saw the film version once, a long time ago, and I didn’t remember it well, but I knew it was one of those cult favorite kind of movies. So when I saw the library had the audiobook, I thought I’d give it a try. Honestly, I thought it was boring, and I couldn’t get past the racism. I really had to drag myself through this one.
tdsump's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rj_readsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
leforce's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I like the movie only slightly better than the book, maybe for the twist ending/ nostalgic reasons. Not sure if I would have felt the same way had I read the book first. Feel the themes of race, class, misogyny, oppression, are represented more thoroughly in the book - better background/character development overall. The movie really only focuses on Evelyn, Idgie and Ruth - the book includes many more characters and plot lines which I enjoyed.