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I got "The Help" yesterday in charity shop for 50p

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Saltire · 23/02/2012 10:03

and am 3 chapters through it already!
I am enjoying it so far, anyone else enjoy it?
Is the film as good?

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JosieZ · 23/02/2012 21:39

The film was v good. And it didn't come over as "important white lady acts as saviour for black ladies".

sonicrainboom · 23/02/2012 20:55

I really enjoyed it until I realized it was an "important white lady acts as saviour for black ladies" story. It left a bad aftertaste because the story is supposed to be anti-racist and I thought that in this age, it should be ok to write black characters who manage to do things on their own.

IamtheSnorkMaiden · 23/02/2012 20:45

I listened to the audiobook which was fab; the three women reading all had great voices and really brought the book to life.

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Saltire · 23/02/2012 19:56

Well that a lot of positive comments. I am hoping to have an early night so I can read some more

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WannaBeMegMarch · 23/02/2012 17:37

I enjoyed the book- wanted to get deeper into the topic.
Also went to see the film- and expected it not to be great- but enjoyed it.

DuchessofMalfi · 23/02/2012 17:34

The book was great, but I'd love the author to write a sequel so we could find out how the characters progressed. I thought the novel was too short - I didn't want it to end :o.

bigbadbarry · 23/02/2012 14:33

The film was better than many book adaptations, the casting is perfect but of course they miss things out. The book is lovely :)

beeny · 23/02/2012 14:30

Book is great.

mimbleandlittlemy · 23/02/2012 14:25

50p is a great bargain for a lovely book. Haven't seen the film and am usually so disappointed by film adaptations that I gave it a fairly wide berth.

LouMacca · 23/02/2012 11:16

Love that book. Also got my copy at a charity shop last year (not 50p tho!)

Enjoyed the film a lot, great casting, but films that are as good as the book are few and far between - can't think of one off the top of my head......

AngelsWithSilverWings · 23/02/2012 11:05

I loved it - couldn't put it down . It's a real feel good book.

dyzzidi · 23/02/2012 10:31

Book was fabulous film as always does not live up to the book x

PandaG · 23/02/2012 10:27

I really enjoyed it, thought provoking read. Will be discussing it in my book group next week.

readyforno2 · 23/02/2012 10:26

Book is amazing!! Haven't seen the film but have heard really good reviews

minceorotherwise · 23/02/2012 10:07

Haven't seen the film but the book was fabulous!!!

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