Standing in the Rainbow (Elmwood Springs, #2)
by Fannie Flagg
Standing in the Rainbow by Fannie Flagg holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 11.9K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 560 pages.
About Standing in the Rainbow
Along with Neighbor Dorothy, the lady with the smile in her voice, whose daily radio broadcasts keep us delightfully informed on all the local news, we also meet Bobby, her ten-year-old son, destined to live a thousand lives, most of them in his imagination; Norma and Macky Warren and their ninety-eight-year-old Aunt Elner; the oddly sexy and charismatic Hamm Sparks and the two women who love him as differently as night and day. Then there is Tot Whooten; Beatrice Woods, the Little Blind Songbird; Cecil Figgs, the Funeral King; and the fabulous Minnie Oatman. The time is 1946 until the present. The town is Elmwood Springs, Missouri, right in the middle of the country, in the midst of the mostly joyous transition from war to peace, aiming toward a dizzyingly bright future.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Fannie Flagg |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 560 |
| Genres | Fiction, Chick-lit, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,856 |
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What genre is Standing in the Rainbow?
Standing in the Rainbow is categorized as Fiction, Chick-lit, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Standing in the Rainbow worth reading?
Based on 11.9K reader ratings, Standing in the Rainbow has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Standing in the Rainbow?
Standing in the Rainbow has 560 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Standing in the Rainbow?
Standing in the Rainbow was written by Fannie Flagg. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for Standing in the Rainbow?
The ISBN-13 for Standing in the Rainbow is 9780345452890.0.
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