The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Kathryn Stockett

544 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 61,211 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
inspiring 59%
reflective 56%
hopeful 48%
funny 36%
sad 34%
informative 28%
challenging 27%
tense 21%
dark 10%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 13%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

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%

Average rating

4.29

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