Scan barcode
keelya's review against another edition
5.0
So good I couldn’t put it down. Great characters, great plot, great writing. Such a good book.
laurynaw's review against another edition
5.0
I used to think calling a book 'life changing' was reserved for non-fiction works only. That all changed as soon as I met Aibileen Clark, Minny Jackson, and Eugenia Phelan. Getting to know these characters over just shy of 500 pages gave me a new perspective on the complicated nature of the relationships we as women hold. How can something be loving yet abusive? Profound yet disrespected? Welcomed yet ostracized?
This story touches on the subject of 'nuance'. Especially in today's age, we lack the ability to recognize nuance in any and all situations. Nothing is ever black or white. There is always more than one side to every story. We need to begin recognizing the depth of the human experience and our emotions.
This story touches on the subject of 'nuance'. Especially in today's age, we lack the ability to recognize nuance in any and all situations. Nothing is ever black or white. There is always more than one side to every story. We need to begin recognizing the depth of the human experience and our emotions.
pkbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Absolutely loved this book, would highly recommend it!
princesscai08's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this book down. It was an eye opener to the conditions of that time and the segregation that went on. It was comical and emotional.
sydk8's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
klmcafee's review against another edition
5.0
Though this book is on the serious matter of civil rights and equality, this story is the exact opposite of serious, at times. As you read this story, the reader will be able to emerge in the shoes of a white girl, Miss Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, and two black maids, Aibileen and Minny. The Help has not only its funny and serious parts, but it also hints to romantic times too. Over all, get ready for an emotional roller coaster ride!
The Help takes place in the early 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi where African Americans are discriminated against, and limited in rights.Skeeter Phelan,who is a 22 year old single woman, graduated from Ole Miss, to return to her family's cotton plantation in Longleaf to find that her maid and nanny, Constantine has left and no one will tell her why. Even though everyone has high expectations for her to be a proper southern lady, her true dream is to become a writer. However, the only job that will hire her is with the Jackson Journal, writing a housekeeping advice column, “Miss Myrna”. Since she knows little about housekeeping, she seeks help from her friend's maid, Aibileen. After may events, Skeeter gets an idea to write about what it's like to be a maid from the point of view of twelve maids. With a little convincing, Aibileen agrees to help. The only problem? If Skeeter and an African American are caught, then it could result in punishment, danger, and or possible death.
This is a wonderful book to read, especially if you want to read about a minority group trying to overcome the majority. Not only is a great read, but it keeps you guessing what the “terrible awful”that is Minny’s secret and what happened to Constantine, to the very end when it is revealed. This novel also has you happy and jumping out of your chair one moment, then heated with rage in a matter of pages. Your feelings towards each character is up to you to decide.
If you like this book, To Kill a Mockingbird would be a great story for you to explore. Like The Help, the main character, this time a little girl by the name of Scout, has to decide whether to follow her own morals, or conform to the ways of society. Again, this book is about the inequality between African Americans and the attempts to change it. Whether the reader thinks these attempts are big or small, they affect the lives around them.
Pick up this book or books today and Happy Reading!
The Help takes place in the early 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi where African Americans are discriminated against, and limited in rights.Skeeter Phelan,who is a 22 year old single woman, graduated from Ole Miss, to return to her family's cotton plantation in Longleaf to find that her maid and nanny, Constantine has left and no one will tell her why. Even though everyone has high expectations for her to be a proper southern lady, her true dream is to become a writer. However, the only job that will hire her is with the Jackson Journal, writing a housekeeping advice column, “Miss Myrna”. Since she knows little about housekeeping, she seeks help from her friend's maid, Aibileen. After may events, Skeeter gets an idea to write about what it's like to be a maid from the point of view of twelve maids. With a little convincing, Aibileen agrees to help. The only problem? If Skeeter and an African American are caught, then it could result in punishment, danger, and or possible death.
This is a wonderful book to read, especially if you want to read about a minority group trying to overcome the majority. Not only is a great read, but it keeps you guessing what the “terrible awful”that is Minny’s secret and what happened to Constantine, to the very end when it is revealed. This novel also has you happy and jumping out of your chair one moment, then heated with rage in a matter of pages. Your feelings towards each character is up to you to decide.
If you like this book, To Kill a Mockingbird would be a great story for you to explore. Like The Help, the main character, this time a little girl by the name of Scout, has to decide whether to follow her own morals, or conform to the ways of society. Again, this book is about the inequality between African Americans and the attempts to change it. Whether the reader thinks these attempts are big or small, they affect the lives around them.
Pick up this book or books today and Happy Reading!
olloyd03's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A very touching account of the life of black maids in the 1950s-1960s. A hopeful novel, showing that all that really matters is loving one another