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The Help by Kathryn Stockett
5.0
This was one of my book club picks ... a big, important book. You know: the kind you want to hate.
Hate it I did-- at least for the first few chapters. I even went to the meeting without having finshed it. (I do that a lot with my bookclub picks, overestimating my ability to read them in less than a week.)
Then it sucked me in. I fell in love with the narrators (especially smart-mouthed Minnie). I cheered when the bitchy Hilly got hers. And I thought about what it would have been like to live in that era, to believe the things those well-bred "ladies" believed.
I ended up thoroughly enjoying "The Help," and I can't wait to see if the movie does it justice. (Love that Emma Stone.)
Hate it I did-- at least for the first few chapters. I even went to the meeting without having finshed it. (I do that a lot with my bookclub picks, overestimating my ability to read them in less than a week.)
Then it sucked me in. I fell in love with the narrators (especially smart-mouthed Minnie). I cheered when the bitchy Hilly got hers. And I thought about what it would have been like to live in that era, to believe the things those well-bred "ladies" believed.
I ended up thoroughly enjoying "The Help," and I can't wait to see if the movie does it justice. (Love that Emma Stone.)
Baby Bonanza by Maureen Child
4.0
Fast-paced and fun. I loved both Jenna and Nick. He was so cute with the twins.
Only Fear by Anne Marie Becker
4.0
ONLY FEAR is a fast-paced, thrilling read. The scenes between Maggie and Ethan were touching and Owen was absolutely chilling. I also loved Sigmund.
I look forward to seeing more from Anne Marie Becker.
I look forward to seeing more from Anne Marie Becker.