Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!
by:
Fannie Flagg (author)
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780613225939 (0613225937)
Publish date: December 7th 1999
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Pages no: 432
Edition language: English
Category:
Novels,
Humor,
Book Club,
Adult Fiction,
American,
Adult,
Mystery,
Contemporary,
Southern,
Womens Fiction,
Chick Lit
Series: Elmwood Springs (#1)
I had fun reading this story. There are so many ridiculous characters that you just gotta love. I also didn't figure out the whole deal with her mother ahead of time. I wouldn't have guessed that. There's lots of sadness and laughs and heart.
Another truly superb tale from the divine Flagg. The ending feels slightly rushed, and I would have loved to see more of the small town life as well as more excerpts from Neighbour Dorothy, which is why this gets 4 instead of 5 stars. Edit to say I've just realised that there's two more 'Elmwood Spr...
One of my least favorites from Fannie Flagg, not to say I didn't love it, because I did. I just couldn't get into the main character, she wasn't as appealing, and frankly, the whole showbiz thing was a turn off for me. Still, worth the read all in all, I just wouldn't start out with this one if you ...