This was a wonderful (and depressing) read. Kathryn Stockett brought to life a very difficult time in Americas history. A lot of American readers hated this book and the reviews show it but I think that is because it made them so darn uncomfortable. The story is told using rather stock characters but that only makes the book stronger in my opinion using stereotypes to illustrate the way people treat each other seems like the right thing to do, everyone knows that bitchy white girl who never had to work a day in her life, that girl everyone mocks for wanting different things than everyone else and I imagine in 1960 Mississippi that outspoken black woman and her counterpart the quiet scared one. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
8.5/10 (Historical - USA South 1960s Civil Rights Movement)
7/10 (The coming of age aspect of this would appeal to teenage girls, High School)
If you Enjoyed this book check out:
To Kill a Mocking Bird - Harper Lee
The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
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