Standing in the Rainbow (Ballantine Reader's Circle) |
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Author:
Fannie Flagg
By Ballantine Books
Average Customer Rating:  
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780345452887
ISBN: 0345452887
Label: Ballantine Books
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 560
Publication Date: 2004-08
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Studio: Ballantine Books |
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American As Apple Pie, As Familiar As Your Own Family, 2007-09-21
I've read most of Ms. Flagg's books, and I can say I enjoyed this one most of all. The characters are lovable and real; when I read about this character or that, I can see my own family member's faces. The story manages to cover so many decades and yet there's no feeling of being rushed through any of them. There were parts in which I laughed out loud, and moments when I sat with tears running down my face. It is as real as life gets, and it really does make you long for those simple, sweet days when America was the best place on earth to be - and for good reason. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what small town life in the States is all about. Bravo, Fannie Flagg!
 Standing in the Rainbow, 2003-09-22
If you have read 'Welcome to the World Baby Girl!' then you will recognise some of the characters in this book, mainly Neighbour Dorothy. If you like Flagg's work then you will find this novel another treat. She is still doing what she seems to do best: creating a world of eccentric snd funny characters. The novel covers a 7 decade timescale and there are insights into quite a few members of the Elmwood Springs community. Underneath the humour and quirky characters Flagg makes a social comment on American life.
Excellent, 2003-01-20
For fellow Flagg fans, this book won't disappoint.Set in small town America and recording the exploits of a family and their friends from the 1940s to the present day. The characters are three dimensional and you keep reading wanting to know what happens. If I have one criticism of Fannie Flagg it is that she doesn't write enough books.
A Brilliant Lovely Read, 2005-01-10
I love reading Fannie's novels. They are so warm and evocative, and perfect for curling up with in a comfy armchair to while away an afternoon. 'Standing In The Rainbow' takes us to Neighbour Dorothy's town, (she also appears in 'Welcome to the World, Baby Girl'), and I love the continuity and reading all about her family. Bobby made me laugh out loud, and Anna Lee and Hamm and Betty Ray. The characters are colourful and totally beleiveable. I find that I can read her novels over and over, and are excellent to raise one's spirits! Thumbs up and a big gold star!!
Fannie Flagg does not disappoint, 2003-05-08
Have just read "Fried Green Tomatoes", "Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!" and "Standing in the Rainbow" in quick succession and find Fannie Falgg's novels wonderful. She has such insight into characters of all ages and I laughed and cried while reading all these books. Cannot recommend them too highly.
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