The Help by Kathryn Stockett


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was reluctant to start this book. I prefer trillers, adventure stories where there is a lot of action and I thought this would be too slow for me. Well, I couldn't put it down. The suspense built right from the start - would Abilene be found out? would Minny lose her job? would Skeeter get her man?.......
Set in 60s Mississippi, the book chronicals the work and escapades of 3 women as they attempt to write a book about black maids and their experiences in Jackson Mississippi. It brings segregation to full light, how actions can be misconstrued and a host of other themes. Truely a great read.

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Cowgirl at Heart by Christine Lynxwiler


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a solid mixture of romance and suspense. The romance is wholesome and fulfilling while the intrigue, mystery and twists in the plot line keep your riveted to the page. This is a book I can recommend to many and diverse ages as it encapsulates family values, ethics, and plain goodness. Elyse McCord, a dog whisperer, goes to the aid of an abused animal only to find herself in a situation. Along comes Andrew Stone to the rescue. Andrew carries emotional baggage of his own after the tragic death of his young wife. Together they end up in developing situations.

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