Comments on: Wanker Wednesday: My problems with “The Help”

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:09:02 +0000

Yeah, I agree. It was a page turner and I couldn’t wait to read more because I wanted to make sure none of the “maids” were found out, etc. I also believe that because of the rave reviews, I may be overtly critical of it. If I am honest with myself, really, is it a better piece of literature than say the entire True Blood book series? Yup. And you don’t see me trying to tear apart those books. LOL.

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:05:34 +0000

Nah. I “tapped” it out, with lots of spelling errors and grammatical errors etc. I of course cleaned it up before I posted it. Dude, I had about 10 hours to kill on the flight!

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:04:29 +0000

I need to hear your voice. Just sayin. In the mean time, you sound like Scarlet in my head also. (Ok, if that is considered to be an insult, DON’T be mad!!!)

LOL @ the last line. As I suspected, it is really not a blessing to be compared to TKAM…

By: pixielation

pixielation — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:26:49 +0000

I read it recently too, and I love it. But like you – how would I KNOW if it was authentic?

I found it a page turner, mostly because I knew something bad could happen to any of the maids. The society of the time – who would beat up a man for mistakenly entering the wrong toilet – could have hurt them in the same way.

I did find Skeeter’s reasons for writing less than alturistic – but then again, that’s pretty realistic in terms of motivation. Not everyone crusades because they are selfless. Many people do have agenda’s for their actions. Or they start because of a self motivated desire, and continue because they see more of the big picture. That part seemed very plausible.

Part of me wanted the other white women to “see the light”, but it was a hard entrenched mindset.
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By: Velva

Velva — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:24:39 +0000

You wrote this book review all on your iphone? That is “bleep” ing impressive!
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By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:06:26 +0000

1. You do so know a Southerner.

2. It’s difficult to write Southern accents—nay, any accent—without being a tad stereotypical. (I won’t bring up the “L” for “R” thing, because I know how you hate that.)

3. I probably won’t read this book. Not because I have any sort of social conscience, but for the following reason alone:

It has been compared to TKAM, and that is SACRILEGE on the highest level. You might as well compare it to The Bible.

I refuse to read it now on principle.
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By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:46:11 +0000

Judging by the detractors of “The Help” on Amazon.com, you are not alone in thinking this.

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:45:36 +0000

“did it not bother anyone that Aibileen was supposed to be so well read (with Skeeter checking out classics from the “white” library for her) and her spoken english was so atrocious?” THIS is an excellent point!

By the way, did Oprah talk about this book yet?!

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:43:32 +0000

LOL.

I can’t wait to hear your Southern drawl. In the mean time, can I envision you as Sacrlet in my head?

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:42:52 +0000

Actually would love to hear what you think if you do get a chance to read the book. I have a feeling that it is going to be a movie soon though. Just a hunch.