The Help
Books | Fiction / Literary
4.7
(174.8K)
Kathryn Stockett
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 Read.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...
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More Details:
Author
Kathryn Stockett
Pages
544
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2009-02-10
ISBN
1440697663 9781440697661
Ratings
Google: 5
Community ReviewsSee all
"SO SO SO GOOD! I loved the characters and everything about it. While some of the themes are targeted at more of a high school level, the writing style makes for easy and smooth reading, making it possibly appropriate for mature middle schoolers."
Mia Corkum
"I watched the movie first when it came out and loved/ was moved by it soooo much!<br/>I figured it was time to actually take a look at the book and listened to the audiobook. It still holds my interest and still made me tear up at the end with Aibileen but I’m glad to know she was offered another job before being forced to quit by Hilly and it was nice to learn the additional things about the characters because the movie can only fit so much. But I felt the main essence of the story was present within both. Such great story telling, I enjoyed it.<br/><br/>"
L H
"My all time favorite book!! It's beautifully written I would highly recommend."
Kaylee Vie
"I read this book when it first came out. What a great story teller Kathryn Stockett is to expose the southern lifestyle at the expense of “the help” who were predominantly black women who were Nannie’s, cooks, house cleaners and everything else needed in homes by stay at home women who chose women who needed to earn money for their own families. The movie version that followed was true to the book and casting was exemplary. "
M J
Marie J Ervin
"I read this in high school and this was one of those books I actually wanted to read in class. Beautiful story and would read this again."
Ashley Kate
"I had such a hard time reading this book. I tried to push through it but it just made me angry that we did these things to people and let our ignorance dictate our actions. "
Ariel Blouin
"Absolutely enthralling story, I was hooked from the beginning. So much to think about, such incredibly well developed characters. Once I started reading I could barely stop. 8/10"
PlayLyss
"I read this years after seeing the film adaptation, and can honestly say: they’re both wonderful. Of course the book is a little bit more detailed, but similar as heck. A GREAT read. "
Emily Calleja
"Might have to add this to my faves 💛💜"
C
Court
"This type of book usually isn’t my style, but I found myself completely invested. The characters are written well and the storyline is engrossing. Definitely a must read!"
Rexy
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