Review:
The Help By Kathryn Stockett
overall review score: 4.5
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett is a novel set in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960s, focusing on the experiences of African American maids working for white families during the Civil Rights Movement.
Key Features
- Exploration of race relations in the American South
- Multiple narrators offering different perspectives
- Themes of empowerment and standing up against injustice
Pros
- Compelling storytelling that explores complex social issues
- Well-developed characters with distinct voices
- Engaging plot that keeps readers captivated
Cons
- Criticism for the portrayal of race relations from a white author's perspective
- Some readers may find certain characterizations stereotypical