Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!

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Summary: Flagg explores identity in good, but not great, work
Review: I share the discontent of numerous reviewers who were disappointed with Fannie Flagg's most recent novel. Baby Girl lacks the depth and warmth of her two previous novels, but Flagg admirably succeeds in presenting a quirky, conflicted, isolated protagonist struggling to discover her identity. The hidden strength of this novel is the author's withering critique of modern visual journalism and the demise of the private domain in individuals' lives. With the current impeachment of the President over an essential private affair, Dena Nordstrom's conflicted commentaries are an unexpected pleasure. If you are a fan of Fannie Flagg, you will enjoy this novel, but you will be left with a sense that this author is capable of far greater achievements.

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Summary: Good read, but a disappointment in the end.
Review: I agree with with other reviewers. This book was written for the big screen. I enjoyed the narrative writing, but the ending was a disappointment for me. But, it was a good read and I would read it again.

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Summary: Pretty average
Review: I have been waiting for a long time to read this book and I must have built it up too much in my mind. I read the book in 2 days and found it an easy read but not what I was craving. There were plenty of parts that reminded me of Fried Green Tomatoes but it just didn't quite make it. The best part to me was the Neighbor Dorthy's radio show!!!

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Summary: A lovely, funny and heartwarming tale
Review: What a wonderful story this is. I couldn't put it down. Generally I read crime fiction and I was so pleasantly surprised with this book. I can't wait to read the author's other novels.

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Summary: Excellent read! Well drawn characters
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this one by Flagg. I found it amusing with a depth that strikes to the very heart. Rates up there with Fried Green Tomatoes...Flagg has a way of drawing you with her eccentric, comic characters and then hits you with seriousness of the issue involved... I highly recomment this to anyone who enjoys laughing and crying all in the same book...

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Summary: Endearing, funny, somewhat thought provoking.
Review: Having loved Fanny Flagg's previous books I was more than ready for this one. I was surprised that she set it in the 70's and thoroughly enjoyed flipping between the 40's and the 70's and small town life and big city pressures. I found the romance between Dena and Gerry amusing but unbelieveable. I appreciate that in each of her books Fanny Flagg has given us a new social problem to deal with. Good read.

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Summary: Quick and Easy Read
Review: This is just the right kind of book for a rainy Saturday afternoon. I enjoyed it and would recommend...

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Summary: A great disappointment
Review: I have readMs. Flaggs earlier books and enjoyed her stories, humor emensely. This book, however, was as empty as its main character, Dena. I could not understand the reactions of most of the people she encounters to this empty self-centered woman. Almost everyone in the book loved her, although even she did not know who she was. The book's "secret" was uninspired and some of the scenes meant to be funny seemed ludicrous. And that ending--Welcome to Hollywood, Baby Girl!

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Summary: really good light-hearted read
Review: This book was very light-hearted and fun to read. Think of it as a twinkie for your mind!!

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Summary: All time favorite
Review: I would classify this book as the best I've ever read. Fannie Flagg has outdone herself once again. You can't help but fall in love with these characters & wish you could go live in Elmwood Springs. Welcome to the World Baby Girl is a "MUST READ"!