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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Absolutely fantastic. I have not been disappointed by a Fannie Flagg book yet! I love that this book has the same characters as 'Standing in the Rainbow' - it was like visiting old friends. |
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“Have read more than once. A sweet enjoyable book!”
Lynne B wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A very funny look at life and eternity. Start with the first books in the series. This book is simply laugh-out-loud funny. I was reading it in a camper and Dotty was more than amused to hear my guffaws coming from the camper and watching the camper shake as I laughed.”
Kris T wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Cute Book! It's a Wonderful life type of story. Wait till you find out who God is???? Makes you wonder who's lives you touch.”
Roxanne D wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Easy reading. Was enjoyable but not my kind of book.”
Lucy M wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ooh, I chuckled over this book. Smiled through its words. And felt deliciously happy reading it. A small slice of reading heaven is what Fannie Flagg's Can't Wait To Get To Heaven offers.
bunnychip9 wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Those who have read Fannie Flagg's bestseller - Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe - was an instant bestseller. I love the rich, warm, humor in Flagg's writings. It's such a rich tapestry of life - her books are peopled with ordinary characters, no extraordinary heroes or heroines for her.
Elner Shimfissle is as lovable a character as any I have come across. Curious at the world, charming with her neighbors, and kind as a Labrador to all. Of all people, she also seems just the right person to take a trip up to heaven, and have a tete tete with two "supreme beings," one a woman who makes her wonderful cakes, which she carries in her apron all the way back to earth!
In between, Flagg throws in thoughts about life, death, its meaning, and the world and the many problems we create so unfailingly in the lightest, most conversational tone you can find. I finished the book in 2 days, and that was an achievement, considering that most of the books I seem to pick up these days make me drag through the pages for weeks. I am not stopping with Flagg - my bookshelf will feature every one of her novels, if I can. They are not classics, but who cares? Book reading need not be all drama and seriousness. Fun...don't look further than Flagg.”
“Written as if in a diary, Very American but with a lot of charm”
Sylvia Tea wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Enjoyed it! I love Fannie Flagg's optimism.”
abbyo wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“FANNIE FLAGG IS FUN AND HEARTWARMING. SHE REMINDS ME OF MEATLOAF AND MASHED POTATOES IN LITERARY FORMAT.”
Patricia V wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Funny, funny, funny. You'll love it. ”
Linda S wrote this review Saturday, September 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
