The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Kathryn Stockett

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

451 pages | first published 2009

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The #1 New York Times bestselling novel and basis for the Academy Award-winning film--a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don't--nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Re...
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Moods

emotional 81%
inspiring 58%
reflective 57%
hopeful 47%
funny 36%
sad 33%
informative 29%
challenging 27%
tense 20%
dark 10%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

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4.28

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