Reviews

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

lemice's review against another edition

5.0

Can't tell what page I'm on with the Kindle...So far so good

hannahcmwright's review against another edition

challenging reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

heathercottledillon's review against another edition

3.0

I initially didn't have a lot of interest in "The Help" because it seemed too touchy-feely for me, but I'd heard tons of good things about it. Plus, I felt like I had to be a "good librarian" and read it since there's been so much buzz about it. As I read the first few chapters, it bothered me that the white author was writing a book from a black woman's perspective and making her sound like Mammy from "Gone with the Wind." But the story captured my interest and I soldiered on, and as I read more I found that she uses a lot of different voices for the different characters--including the black characters--which eased my mind a bit. Now I'm so glad that I finished the book! I grew to love the characters; the story kept me guessing; and there were moments of humor as well. Best of all, it really made me think. It's hard to believe that such horrendous prejudice existed such a short time ago, but it's good to remember that so we keep moving forward to a more enlightened way of thinking about race and social class (and gender, for that matter, though that's only very briefly mentioned in the book). A great book to discuss!

singida's review against another edition

4.0

fast read.

kerlissss's review against another edition

reflective 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

4.0

bookishlou's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Having watched the film many many times, I thought I'd give the book a go. It didn't disappoint, the characters came alove from the pages and it was nice to see a more independent depth look at the characters. 

kitkat175's review against another edition

5.0

I watched the movie and now I have read the book and holy shit * pun intended* was it good.
The movie was good and the book was good what else do I need to say.
I will forever love Minny and Mrs. Celiafoot, two of my absolute favourites, Oh and of course Ms. Skeeter.
This book made me laugh so much and it was so good. The Help had you laughing and crying again grab your tissues.

biebs's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

ellibe's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

_georgie_bateman_'s review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book. Such an honest and heartfelt account of black women’s experiences. It shows the courage and bravery in all the characters’ stories. A must read for anyone wanting to learn more about the injustices of life in 1960s America.