The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Set in the early 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi, the story revolves around three main characters: two black maids and a young white woman. The maids, who have spent their lives taking care of white families and raising their children, agree to share their experiences with the young woman, who is an aspiring writer. The book offers a poignant and humorous look at the complex relationships between these women, while also exploring the racial tensions and social changes of the era.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 444-464
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 56th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 64th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 83rd on America’s 100 Favorite Books (WordsRated)
- 204th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1600th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die (BBC Radio Oxford)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- The Great American Read (PBS)