Christine ’s review of The Help > Likes and Comments
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Yes, thanks for reminding me! I stand by my review. It was a satisfying listen, and I was sorry when it ended.
I liked it, too - moreso as I got into it, at first I thought it was a way for (modern-day) whites to feel good about their lack of racism (like, "wow, look how racist those women are! I'm nothing like that!") but it got better as it went on.
Yeah, I was afraid of that too at first. But I think the writer handled it well, so I didn't feel that way by the end.
I also listened to it. The narrators were fantastic in giving voices to this story.
I just downloaded the audio version. I'm really looking forward to it, expecially now that I've heard from those of you who listened to it already. The readers/actors can make or break a book.
I too have the audiio version downloaded. I am enjoying it so much.
I decided to do the audio version and I'm glad that I did. The narration made the characters come alive with vivid emotions. I was curious how the story would touch racism especially coming from both sides. The author did a great job showing the similarities and ignorance that came with that period.
I'm a great fan of audio books, but The Help has got to be one of the best-executed audio books ever! I'm glad the publishers spent the money to get four voices to tell us this tale so imaginatively. I can't stop talking about it. Highest praise!
I am listening to the audiobook (not done yet) - and have to say that I am probably enjoying it more than I would have enjoyed the print version. The readers are WONDERFUL.
I agree. The audio book was so well done! I don't think I've ever listened to a better rendition of a book.
Great book. Loved it. I may read it again some day. I also donated my copy to the library.
I listened to the audio version too and am so glad that I did, instead of reading the book myself. The narrators brought a warmth to the story that made me love the book. I have listened to many audio books and this is the most well done narration so far!
The audio book was excellent; I agree.
i'm listening to it on audio as well; does anyone else find the woman who reads as skeeter offensive when she reads as the maids? For the longest time I thought Constantine had some type of learning or speech disability; then i realized it was the actress.
The audio book cast reads these words as if you are sitting with them in a cozy spot & reliving their past lives. The book is beyond words. And being a woman of color it brought to mind the women in of my life who have since passed on and I wonder what unspoken indignities they may have faced.
I agree, the audio added to the depth and feel of the characters. I would listen to the audio in the car, then the book when I got in the house and then back to the audio. Great review.
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Yes, thanks for reminding me! I stand by my review. It was a satisfying listen, and I was sorry when it ended.
I liked it, too - moreso as I got into it, at first I thought it was a way for (modern-day) whites to feel good about their lack of racism (like, "wow, look how racist those women are! I'm nothing like that!") but it got better as it went on.
Yeah, I was afraid of that too at first. But I think the writer handled it well, so I didn't feel that way by the end.
I also listened to it. The narrators were fantastic in giving voices to this story.
I just downloaded the audio version. I'm really looking forward to it, expecially now that I've heard from those of you who listened to it already. The readers/actors can make or break a book.
I too have the audiio version downloaded. I am enjoying it so much.
I decided to do the audio version and I'm glad that I did. The narration made the characters come alive with vivid emotions. I was curious how the story would touch racism especially coming from both sides. The author did a great job showing the similarities and ignorance that came with that period.
I'm a great fan of audio books, but The Help has got to be one of the best-executed audio books ever! I'm glad the publishers spent the money to get four voices to tell us this tale so imaginatively. I can't stop talking about it. Highest praise!
I am listening to the audiobook (not done yet) - and have to say that I am probably enjoying it more than I would have enjoyed the print version. The readers are WONDERFUL.
I agree. The audio book was so well done! I don't think I've ever listened to a better rendition of a book.
Great book. Loved it. I may read it again some day. I also donated my copy to the library.
I listened to the audio version too and am so glad that I did, instead of reading the book myself. The narrators brought a warmth to the story that made me love the book. I have listened to many audio books and this is the most well done narration so far!
The audio book was excellent; I agree.
i'm listening to it on audio as well; does anyone else find the woman who reads as skeeter offensive when she reads as the maids? For the longest time I thought Constantine had some type of learning or speech disability; then i realized it was the actress.
The audio book cast reads these words as if you are sitting with them in a cozy spot & reliving their past lives. The book is beyond words. And being a woman of color it brought to mind the women in of my life who have since passed on and I wonder what unspoken indignities they may have faced.
I agree, the audio added to the depth and feel of the characters. I would listen to the audio in the car, then the book when I got in the house and then back to the audio. Great review.
