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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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Helpful Score: 8


Great book; I couldn't put it down. Wondering, though, what any African-Americans who've read it think about it (seeing as how the author is caucasian and part of the book reads from the African-American "help's" POV). Also, wondering if the author interviewed any living African-American maids or "help", or is it just based on her memories of the maid who raised her. (I know, I know: it's listed as fiction; but still...)