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Book Review of The Help

The Help
The Help
Author: Kathryn Stockett
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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I wanted to read the book before seeing the movie, and boy am I glad that I did! I simply could not put this book down! At first I was taken by surprise that each chapter was in the voice of a different main character, but I loved the first person account of each story and how they intertwined. They were so rich and multidimensional. This was the first book that I have read in awhile where I truly cared about the characters. Though fictional, is it a fascinating read into the lives of people and tumultuous times in The South during the 1960s. I didn't want it to end. Now I can't wait to see the movie.