The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Kathryn Stockett

451 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

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The #1 New York Times bestselling novel and basis for the Academy Award-winning film--a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don't--nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88,952 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
inspiring 61%
reflective 56%
hopeful 49%
funny 36%
sad 36%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
tense 23%
dark 12%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 13%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.3

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