Samantha answers “i started reading it, but didn't get into...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe:

i started reading it, but didn't get into it. and it was about a lesbian couple. my question is, where did ruth and idgie get a child from? they weren't allowed to be gay parents back in that era right? and no one back then thought a lesbian couple was weird?

Samantha I'm late to this party but to everyone saying they weren't in a relationship... y'all... re-read the book. There is literally a line that says “Idgie …moreI'm late to this party but to everyone saying they weren't in a relationship... y'all... re-read the book. There is literally a line that says “Idgie smiled back at her and looked up into the clear blue sky that reflected in her eyes and she was as happy as anybody who is in love in the summertime can be.” Also there is so much imagery in the book AND movie. (less)

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