rayner mooney
I absolutely loved this book. Within a few pages it easily became a favorite, and I'll definitely be rereading it in the distant future. One of the only things I hated about the book was Hilly. I just wanted to give her a good kick to the shine, acting like she runs Jackson, Mississippi and no one having the guts to stand up to her, expect for Skeeter and Minny (I guess lol). Also, hated the way Elizabeth treated Mae Mobley so coldly. Baby Girl deserved better.
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Tamika Kirksey
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I loved the book. It was detailed colorful and it made me feel emotions for the characters. but what I didn't like is how does she know or experience how these black women felt if she hadn't had an example of a black maid. I do believe that she did adapt the characters to Ablene Cooper and should have given her the credit she deserved. Also we don't turn purple or any color but our own when we laugh.
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Paris
I bought the hardcover book from my library, and, must I say, a whole week went by before I realized I had read the book twice in that time frame. The story, the novel version, is phenomenal and just, heart-felt. I love how she's able to put these characters into words and make them appear so vividly. Kathryn Stockett is an amazing woman in this accomplishment. I have never, EVER, come across a book or story etc. where the author is able to put you through three lives at once. Thank you Mrs. Stockett.
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