Book Review- The Help

Okay, I finally joined the times and read The Help.

It has been on my books to read list for over a year, but grad school and life kind of took over.  And other books.  

When I heard they were making it into a movie, I wanted to read it before I saw the movie and I finally got the chance this week.

I read the book in a day and a half.  It was soooo good!

I was so surprised when I heard that The Help was Kathryn Stockett's first book.  She does an amazing job of bringing the characters to life.  I felt like I was sitting in the kitchen talking to them myself.  I loved that you got three points of view- Aibileen, Minny, and Skeeter.  

I really don't want to give away a lot of the plot, but I'm sure most of you have either read the book or know what it's about.  Skeeter decides to write a book about the maids that work in her town from their point of view.  It's dangerous for all involved and, at times, I totally felt their fear.  I also hated Hilly.  I didn't like anything about her.  She made me so mad throughout the book!  I felt sorry for Elizabeth.  She just seemed really desperate and like such a follower to me.  

Minny was my absolute favorite.  I loved her sass and I loved her attitude.  I think it is a perfect match of her working for Celia.  

I loved the ending of the book and the way everything turned out, but I kinda wish we got to see what happened further on down the road.

I had heard how good this book was, and what I heard was not a disappointment. 

Have y'all read this book?  Thoughts?

Who's going to see the movie??