The Help by Kathryn Stockett

inventive.
surprising.
laugh out loud.


This is Kathryn Stockett's first novel and I am impressed enough that I will definitely be keeping my ear out for her next book.  There hasn't been one announced as of yet, but she's got a certain writing style that I am really enjoying.  This book was a different than others I've read.  The subject of racism isn't a light-hearted topic.  Yet somehow Kathryn is able to walk the fine line between living in fear of unknown and likely repercussions, and planting the seed for change.

There isn't just one, but rather a handful of characters in this book that are remarkably endearing even with all their flaws and insecurities.  Wisdom and naivete, purposeful and senseless, young and seasoned, careful and careless, tragic and humorous...such qualities contrast and compliment each other throughout the plot that elegantly winds and intermingles ending just as it should. 

Thanks for the suggestion to read this book, Nikki!  I was not disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars

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