Annette S. (annette-s) reviewed on + 49 more book reviews
The Help by Kathryn Stockett is another one of my all-time favorite books, ranking right up there with Water for Elephants. Set in volatile Jackson, Mississippi in the early sixties, this story revolves around Skeeter, a budding reporter, who clandestinely interviews the black hired help. She starts with Aibileen, her friend's maid. Aibileen is a soft-spoken, intelligent, caring woman who has raised countless white babies in her career. Of course in such precarious times, she's reluctant to say anything about her working conditions, but Skeeter eventually gets her to open up.
Minny is a spunky, sassy maid who works for Miss Hilly, a slimy, controlling bigot. When Hilly fires Minny, she seeks out her own revenge before she finally finds another job with Celia. Celia is a clueless, sweet woman considered white trash thanks to Hilly. The book meanders through each of the women's lives telling their own storylines which melt together like a delicious bowl of unadulterated chocolate.
As a whole, our book club members really liked the book. We cared about the characters and the story. Some thought it dragged on a bit at the end, but I don't agree. I loved it from beginning to end, could you tell? If you haven't read it yet, I hope you will. Read other reviews at http://readinginthegarden.blogspot.com
Minny is a spunky, sassy maid who works for Miss Hilly, a slimy, controlling bigot. When Hilly fires Minny, she seeks out her own revenge before she finally finds another job with Celia. Celia is a clueless, sweet woman considered white trash thanks to Hilly. The book meanders through each of the women's lives telling their own storylines which melt together like a delicious bowl of unadulterated chocolate.
As a whole, our book club members really liked the book. We cared about the characters and the story. Some thought it dragged on a bit at the end, but I don't agree. I loved it from beginning to end, could you tell? If you haven't read it yet, I hope you will. Read other reviews at http://readinginthegarden.blogspot.com
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