Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
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Novel • Fiction
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Southern Literature•
Modern Classic FictionRinggold, Georgia • 1970s
2008
Adult
14-18 years
Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore follows a young person in a small Southern town who dreams of escaping to a bigger life. As they grapple with personal and familial challenges, they seek solace and strength in unexpected places, finding transformative insights along the way.
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Emotional
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Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore offers a heartwarming Southern tale rich with charm and vivid characters. Readers appreciate the coming-of-age theme set in a small-town Georgia backdrop. Some find the plot predictable but still engaging due to its relatable exploration of personal growth and redemption. Overall, a delightful read with depth.
A reader who enjoys Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen appreciates heartfelt Southern fiction with themes of self-discovery and family dynamics. Fans of Fannie Flagg's Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and Jan Karon's At Home in Mitford would find this novel appealing.
17,543 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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293
Novel • Fiction
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Southern Literature•
Modern Classic FictionRinggold, Georgia • 1970s
2008
Adult
14-18 years
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