Stats:
522 pages [Paperback]
Published 3 January 2011
Synopsis:
Aibileen is a black maid in 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, who's always taken orders quietly, but lately she's unable to hold her bitterness back. Her friend Minny has never held her tongue but now must somehow keep secrets about her employer that leave her speechless. White socialite Skeeter just graduated college. She's full of ambition, but without a husband, she's considered a failure. Together, these seemingly different women join together to write a tell-all book about work as a black maid in the South, that could forever alter their destinies and the life of a small town..
My Thoughts:
I honestly could not read this book fast enough. I was worried when I heard mixed reviews of it. I was worried that I wouldn't like it. Then I started to read it. It mentioned "To Kill a Mockingbird" several times in it and I think "The Help" ranks right up there with it, as a classic, a book I will reread over and over again.
The characters were incredible. Stockett went all out to create them - to make them grow throughout the book. I think I identified most with Skeeter, but I couldn't really pick a favorite between the 3 POV - Skeeter, Abileen, and Minny. I loved Skeeter's naivety and determination. I loved Abileen's cautiousness and unconditional love. I loved Minny's smart ass mouth. They are all very strong women in their own ways.
I connected with this book in a way that I haven't connected with a book in a while. There were many times I laughed out loud and quite a few where I nearly bawled my eyes out.
I really really recommend this book to everyone!
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