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The Help
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An amazing book that looks at the relationships between African American housemaids and their White female employers in the early 1960s in the town, Jackson, in Mississippi. The book is written by a White woman from Mississippi. A book that made me cry with anger, with sorrow, but aslo with wonder and laughter. A fantastic work from first time published author, Kathryn Stockett! A book that is not as full of anger and pain as it could have been; and in my opinion, it is exactly that, that makes it such an original and enjoyable read? 11 out of 12 = Five Star Read
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Reading Progress
April 5, 2012
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Started Reading
April 18, 2012
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Finished Reading
May 12, 2020
– Shelved
May 12, 2020
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historical-fiction
June 25, 2022
– Shelved as:
this-book-tho
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Jul 17, 2020 05:02AM
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Thanks Grace. I hate that people are now moaning about the film being from a White woman's lens... erm, that's the whole point of the book! :Grace wrote: "Agreed!"
Thank you, for making the time to comment. :) Greta wrote: "What an intriguing topic, thank you Baba :)"
I bet Minny Jackson made you laugh
A great character :)Mohammed wrote: "I bet Minny Jackson made you laugh"
good review. you gave me some facts about that book
So kind of you to say, thanks Bobby :)Bobby (da chocolate brownie) wrote: "good review. you gave me some facts about that book"
One of the most beautiful books I’ve read.
Cristina wrote: "One of the most beautiful books I’ve read."Without a doubt Cristina :)
I agree, great little book 😁
Julie wrote: "I agree, great little book 😁"Indeed :)
I loved this book! I understand why it is criticized but it was just beautiful. Great review, Baba!
Nicole wrote: "I loved this book! I understand why it is criticized but it was just beautiful. Great review, Baba!"Thanks Nicole :). I don't actually care about why it is criticised, as a super book nerd, I am happy to hear anyone's story :). This is a great book that has opened this era up to a much wider present-day audience than any other literary voices have managed, in my opinion.
This is a momentous occasion. Five stars! Well said, Baba. Glad this was such an enjoyable experience for you.
I absolutely loved this book, which I read when it was released, and I also love the film - which stars one of my favourite actors, the wonderful Viola Davis! I agree with everything in your great review Baba
