Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for gifting me an ARC of Fannie Flagg's wonderful new book, The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop - 5 stars for a heartwarming book with wonderful characters!
Back in Whistle Stop, Alabama, the setting in Flagg's Fried Green Tomatoes story, Bud Threadgoode grew up with his mom, Ruth, and Aunt Idgie, who ran the cafe. But time marched on and the railroad industry decline left Whistle Stop mostly a ghost town except in Bud's memory.
This book is told from many different viewpoints and times in the past while it fleshes out the story of Bud's family. This is small town America at its best where people are committed to help each other. It's the story of how one small act of kindness or interest has a ripple effect through generations. It's also a good reminder to not put things off because time waits for no one.
I happily curled up with this book and these characters and felt at home and comforted. Another great read by Fannie Flagg!
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