The Whole Town's Talking: A Novel

The Whole Town's Talking: A Novel

The bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is at her superb best in this fun-loving, moving novel about what it means to be truly alive.

New York Times Bestseller â€¢ Southern Book Prize Winner

Elmwood Springs, Missouri, is a small town like any other, but something strange is happening at the cemetery. Still Meadows, as itâ€™s called, is anything but still. Original, profound, The Whole Townâ€™s Talking, a novel in the tradition of Thornton Wilderâ€™s Our Town and Flaggâ€™s own Canâ€™t Wait to Get to Heaven, tells the story of Lordor Nordstrom, his Swedish mail-order bride, Katrina, and their neighbors and descendants as they live, love, die, and carry on in mysterious and surprising ways.

Lordor Nordstrom created, in his wisdom, not only a lively town and a prosperous legacy for himself but also a beautiful final resting place for his family, friends, and neighbors yet to come. â€œResting placeâ€ turns out to be a bit of a misnomer, however. Odd things begin to happen, and it starts the whole town talking.

With her wild imagination, great storytelling, and deep understanding of folly and the human heart, the beloved Fannie Flagg tells an unforgettable story of life, afterlife, and the remarkable goings-on of ordinary people. In The Whole Townâ€™s Talking, she reminds us that community is vital, life is a gift, and love never dies.

Praise for The Whole Townâ€™s Talking

â€œA witty multigenerational saga . . . [Fannie] Flaggâ€™s down-home wisdom, her affable humor and her long view of life offer a pleasant respite in nerve-jangling times.â€â€”People
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â€œFannie Flagg at her best.â€â€”The Florida Times-Union
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â€œIf thereâ€™s one thing Fannie Flagg can do better than anybody else, itâ€™s tell a story, and she outdoes herself in The Whole Townâ€™s Talking. . . . Brilliant . . . equally on the level as her famous Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.â€â€”The Newport Plain Talk
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â€œDelightful.â€â€”The Washington Post
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â€œA ringing affirmation of love, community and life itself.â€â€”Richmond Times-Dispatch
Country USA
Brand Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 980076156
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-11-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812977189

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	980076156
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2017-11-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812977189

The Whole Town's Talking: A Novel

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