The Whole Town's Talking

Summary

The book «The Whole Town's Talking» by Fannie Flagg tells the story of the life and history of the small town of Elmwood Springs, Missouri. The story begins in 1889 when Swedish immigrant Lordor Nordstrom establishes the town and builds it from scratch. The townspeople live their lives, create families, build homes, and run businesses. The plot spans several generations, showing how the town and its inhabitants change over time. A unique feature of the book is that the deceased residents continue to communicate with each other in the cemetery, discussing events happening in the town. This adds a special atmosphere to the story and allows the reader to see how the past and present intertwine. Flagg masterfully captures the spirit of a small American town, its traditions, and the changes that occur over time.