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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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I'd put off reading this book for a while, because usually when there is so much hype about a book, it doesn't live up to my expectations. I finally made myself read it, because I wanted to read it before I saw the movie.

All I can say is wow! What a fabulous story! I can't believe that this is Kathryn Stockett's first novel. I would definitely read anything else she writes. I felt like I was right there in Jackson, Mississippi along with Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny. It took me a few chapters to get used to the "flow" of the book, but after that I had a hard time setting it down. I'm still thinking about it. I wanted to jump into that story and tell Hilly off in the worst way!

If you haven't read it yet, read it! You won't be sorry that you did. A great book.