The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Bookwrm suggested this book several weeks back & I've just finished it. Thanks to Bookwrm & all others who raved about this book. I enjoyed it so VERY much - definitely one of my favorites for the year.
Briefly and without spoilers, it's the story of 1960's Jackson MS women. One is a young white woman who writes the stories told by the black maids who work in the white homes & raise their children. It's a good portrayal of the times & people, IMHO.
You care about the characters both black & white. None of them come off as caricatures and I truly cared about the writer & the 2 primary maid characters.
I had bought this book for a friend based on the recommendations here. She loved it & was kind enough to loan it to me. The wait list at my library was looooonnnnggg.
We know I'm a high scorer on books but I gave this one a 98 on the Slopok scale.
Briefly and without spoilers, it's the story of 1960's Jackson MS women. One is a young white woman who writes the stories told by the black maids who work in the white homes & raise their children. It's a good portrayal of the times & people, IMHO.
You care about the characters both black & white. None of them come off as caricatures and I truly cared about the writer & the 2 primary maid characters.
I had bought this book for a friend based on the recommendations here. She loved it & was kind enough to loan it to me. The wait list at my library was looooonnnnggg.
We know I'm a high scorer on books but I gave this one a 98 on the Slopok scale.
