The Help

by Kathryn Stockett | Travel |
ISBN: 0241956536 Global Overview for this book
Registered by madmadge of Alderholt, Dorset United Kingdom on 1/21/2012
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Journal Entry 1 by madmadge from Alderholt, Dorset United Kingdom on Saturday, January 21, 2012
A birthday present from my daughter Nikki.


In writing about such a troubled time in American history, Southern-born Stockett takes a big risk, one that paid off enormously. Critics praised Stockett's skillful depiction of the ironies and hypocrisies that defined an era, without resorting to depressing or controversial clich√©s. Rather, Stockett focuses on the fascinating and complex relationships between vastly different members of a household. Additionally, reviewers loved (and loathed) Stockett's three-dimensional characters—and cheered and hissed their favorites to the end. Several critics questioned Stockett's decision to use a heavy dialect solely for the black characters. Overall, however, The Help is a compassionate, original story, as well as an excellent choice for book groups.

Journal Entry 2 by madmadge at Christchurch, Dorset United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was difficult to get into the style of writing at first, i.e. some of the chapters were first person narratives spoken by the black maids, but I soon mastered it and it made the whole book more authentic and moving. I would recommend it to anyone. It's on loan to Edna at the moment and then I'll pass it to my daughter as she wants to read it.

Journal Entry 3 by madmadge at Christchurch, Dorset United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
It is currently with my daughter.

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