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The Help (2011): Film vs Book
Film · 2011 · Directed by Tate Taylor · Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer
About the film
Women in a Southern town in the early sixties share their stories.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt keeps the heart of the book, with some storylines shortened.
Read or watch first?
The novel gives each narrator her own voice.
What the book gives you
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
A warm, engaging story told in distinct and memorable voices, about courage and unlikely friendship. It is a satisfying, emotional page-turner that makes for great discussion.
Who will like it: Readers who love warm, voice-driven stories about friendship, courage and change.