A review by tiffyb
The Help by Kathryn Stockett

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

The Help was an EXCELLENT book. Usually I bring my rating down a bit after reading reviews or thinking about the book for a while, but I really only wish it didn’t have to end. Rarely am I sad that a book is over, but I wish this was a series because the author created a beautiful set of well-rounded characters (aside from Hilly, who I feel was a bit disjointed and not cohesive.). 

I am absolutely floored by all the top reviews on goodreads being negative, claiming that this book is feel-good, white savior trash - you really couldn’t be reading the same book I just read and think it’s about white people saving black people. 

There’s not much else to say. I remember watching the movie a few years ago and I think that’s how The Help ended up on my to-read list. I plan to rewatch the movie soon!
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