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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

1992520 pagesPublished by Random House Large Print in association with Random House

Synopsis

Evelyn, feeling stuck in middle age, meets the elderly Ninny Threadgoode, who begins to tell her life story. This tale centers on Idgie and Ruth, two spirited women who ran a cafe in 1930s Alabama, serving up barbecue, coffee, and plenty of love, even amidst occasional trouble. As the past comes alive, Evelyn's present perspective begins to shift.

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About the author

Fannie Flagg is the author of the beloved novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, a heartwarming story that became a hit movie. She's known for her charming Southern settings and characters you'll feel like you know.

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Characters

Evelyn CouchProtagonist
Idgie ThreadgoodeProtagonist
Ninny ThreadgoodeSupporting

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Places

Whistle Stop, AL

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