The Help

Name: The Help
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (36951 reviews)
Author: Kathryn Stockett

by Kathryn Stockett

Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction

4.8 (36,951)

4.8 stars from 36,951 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

479 pages~8 hr readPublished by Pimento KinderboekenPublished 2009-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love character-driven historical fiction where ordinary people do extraordinary things, especially stories centred on women's friendship and solidarity.
You're drawn to books about the American South that don't shy away from racial injustice but also celebrate resilience and humour.
You appreciate ensemble narratives where multiple perspectives gradually build a complete picture of a time and place.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots with clear antagonists and dramatic confrontations rather than slower, relationship-focused storytelling.
You're looking for a balanced treatment of complex historical issues rather than narratives that centre on the perspectives and agency of those who experienced injustice.
You struggle with books that explore systemic racism and the daily indignities of discrimination, even when handled with nuance.

About this book

Set in 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, this novel follows three women whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. Aibileen, a black maid, has long kept her feelings hidden but finds her bitterness increasingly difficult to suppress. Her friend Minny, known for speaking her mind, now faces pressure to keep damaging secrets about her employer. Skeeter, a white socialite who recently graduated college, struggles with societal expectations that mark her a failure for being unmarried and ambitious. The three women decide to collaborate on a book documenting the experiences of black maids working in the South. This project has the potential to transform their own lives and reshape their small town forever.

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Currently #1,162 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 46% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 36,951 reviews

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