The Help

FINALLY!

So I have been on hold for this book forever! And then Sterling threw it in the cart at Costco without my knowing. Yeah!

So,let's talk about it...

It a first novel by Kathryn Stockett. At first, I thought I might not want to read one more book about slavery. (Sorry Oprah.) But this is nothing like her picks.

The book takes place in the 60's when most white families still had black maids. They still were treated very badly as well.

This book is told from 3 characters points of view. This is one of the most intriguing things about the book for me. The one maid has such a strong southern drawl that at the beginning, I thought I might not be able to read it. But I quickly fell in love with this maid. Then it goes into a second maid that is just as lovable, but always in trouble. The 3rd character is a white woman writing an anonymous book about the conditions for the maids.

All of them could be in serious trouble if caught and could even die for voicing their opinions.

This book is a wonder. It has some small tidbits in history that I found interesting as well. Socketts ability to go from character to character is unmatched. (And I love Jodi Picoult for this.)

It is a sweet, heartbreaking story. I really did love it. I would recommend it to adults, only because it is a little controversial. Not really a lighthearted read. Who knew the maids were not allowed to use the homes toilet for fear of disease. However, I did laugh out loud several times. There was also some very mild language.

Overall, I loved it. Glad my husband had the insight to throw it in the cart!