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Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen

Susan Gregg Gilmore
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Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

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Susan Gregg Gilmore

Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ringgold, Georgia • 1970s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

17,543 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen?

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.

4.0

17,543 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ringgold, Georgia • 1970s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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