The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Kathryn Stockett

534 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

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 69,652 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
inspiring 60%
reflective 57%
hopeful 48%
funny 36%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
tense 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 13%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 19% | 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: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.29

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