"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

[Aleece]

I read this book a couple years ago and I loved it. The way the author structured this story was outstanding. The story was based back in the 1960s during a time where Jacksonville, Mississippi was segregated. The main character is trying to become a writer, but needs a more personal touch so she manages to get a group of African American women to help her.

In the end, she helps out the women who put their careers on the line to help her with her book. It was a great representation that not every white person back in the day felt the treatment of African Americans was appropriate. Showing a side we don't get to see often in relevance to the racial separation.

[Bridget H]

I have read about 100 pages of The Help so far, and the thing I enjoy most is the writing style. Kathryn Stockett must have done a lot of research in order to understand the way her characters would have talked during the time period. It is very believable and never forced-sounding. When writing about the characters such as Aibileen and Minny, the words and thoughts reflect how a black maid in the 60s would probably talk. When I’m reading, I can hear their voices and the lilting pace of how they would speak in my head. Though I'm not much of a historical fiction fan, her writing style makes the book much more interesting for me.

[mommyreadsbooks]

I read this book a few years back. The author did a great job of painting the picture of have life was in America back then with the segregation between whites and blacks.

I also truly enjoyed the move!