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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Kathryn Stockett | | Hardcover:
| 464 pages | | Publisher:
| Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam | | Publication Date:
| February 10, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0399155341 | | Product Length:
| 9.17 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.43 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.39 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.52 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 2512 reviews |
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 Enlightment .Sep 03, 2010
I finished reading this book, after having heard about it for at least a year. I must say I was a young bride in the sixties, engrossed in my life and not truly realizing what was taking place in our southern states. The book brought to me an invitation into their lives at that time. Fact or fiction I thank Ms Stockett for her story. I found myself apologizing, yes, for not truly having the knowledge I should have had. There were many heart warming stories, so many humorous parts I had to pause, lay the book down as I enjoyed what I had just read. When it was a time of horror I again found I had laid the book down while my mind and heart caught up with each other. I had to just pause and give myself time. I found myself laughing aloud and cheering for Abileen and the other black ladies and their strength and boldness they forced upon themselves. So proud of them was/am I and of dear Skeeter. The ending was good, many good things were happening all due to their bravery! ... I thank the author for her having enlightening me to this particular part of life in the south. MWM
 WOW!Sep 03, 2010
Beautiful, amazing, soulful, witty, sad, touching, real (not literally)... Actually, I can't find the words to describe the book, but it is great and definitely a must read. 2 things I noticed aside from the story itself that I love about Kathryn Stockett's writing (and I only mention these two because I'm sure the other reviewers have already raved about all her other great qualities):
1. She so perfectly describes the physical aspects of any situation where characters interact, especially body language and facial expressions. I found myself thinking, "I never realized people make that face when they feel that way, but she nailed it!" For example, she describes Skeeter's mother driving away from the house in the car that Skeeter needed right away, and the mother stops briefly, starts driving again, then stops again and finally pulls up to the house. The mother says she forgot something and remembered it on her way towards the road (they have a long driveway). I just thought it was such a perfect description of how people really act when they forget something. "Aww, man! Ahhh, forget it! Nah, I really better go back and get it. "
2. Related to the first, she has a good way of linking body language, facial expression and physical action to tell us what people are really thinking or intending.
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a must readSep 03, 2010
For a first book, this author produced a winner. The characters felt like real people. I really hated for the story to end..a real letdown to have to say "goodbye" to these truly inspirational women.
Could not put it down.Sep 03, 2010
Excellent book. This is the first book I have read in a long time that I just could not put down. I hope to read more by this author.
GREAT BOOKSep 02, 2010
This is a great book, written from the point of view of three different people. it is not confusing when the author goes back and forth between the characters. The flow is smooth and easy to follow. I thought it was a great book and I highly recommend it.
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