"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

Even though most people may not be aware of it today, the 1960s were quite a troubled time in American history, mostly due to the racism, hypocrisy, and internal conflicts which kept arising between followers of different religious or political beliefs. The Help written by Kathryn Stockett is a book in which four different members of a very unique household lead their lives during the beginning years of the civil rights movement.

Naturally, the daily lives of the characters involved in this story are far from being normal and uneventful as practically every day they manage to draw the ire of someone for one reason or another, are subjected to public humiliation on a daily basis, and are basically subjected to the same annoyances and pains as those working for them are. 

The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Book cover)
While much of the humor in the book revolves around touchy subjects and somewhat taboo themes, the narration is always exquisite and manages to be light, easy to read, and conveys the multiple layers and complex relationships at work in the story quite well. All in all, if you enjoy light humor as well as an interesting and innovative story then chances are The Help will fit your agenda perfectly.




Kathryn Stockett (Author)

Kathryn Stockett


Kathryn Stockett is a novelist of American origin whose successful debut novel has only led fans to beg her for more, and it was titled The Help. After being refused by more than 60 literary agents, it was eventually published and is today translated in over 42 languages worldwide.



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