Ok, why isn’t this the most popular book in the world right now? I gotta say, most books that are “mainstream” popular (Da Vinci Code, Twilight, etc.) in my opinion are horribly written and usually annoying (don’t tell me you think Bella is charming!!!)…so i am AMAZED when a book that is this incredibly written and the plot is flat out unputdownable (yeah, i made that up), that isn’t #1 on all of the best sellers lists…amazed people aren’t talking about it more…
So, what is this book you ask? It is called “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. I know I'm not alone because of the 528 reviews on Amazon, 474 are 5 star…so why hasn’t Oprah stood up on her show and dropped praise all over this thing??? The reviews on Audible are averaging 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 1,048 reviews – for an audio book, that is astounding.
Well, I'm trying to do my part…shoot, I'm only 3/4 of the way through and i can honestly say that if the ending is horrible (like Aliens come to earth and blow it up – mind you, the book takes place in Alabama in the ‘60’s and has nothing to do with Aliens) I'd still say it was one of the best books I've ever read…
So, either go buy it or get the audio book (which, by the way, is the best I've ever heard, hands down, and I've listened to close to a 50 in the last couple of years)…the reading of it – honestly – i feel is going to ruin whatever i read next because it will not sound as good, i can guarantee that…
4 wisecracks:
Can't wait to read it!!! I love how you always introduce me to amazing books! I just love being married to you!!!!!
I was laughing on page one--tahnks for giving it to me for my birthday! I am LOVING it! The voices of the characters stay in my head even after I put it down. Pretty soon I'm going to be saying to you, did you hear what Aibileen said?
I'm definitely going to read that one.
I read that before Christmas! Wow. It is a great book.
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