Le Calamity Club
- 864 pages
- 31 hours of reading
Kathryn Stockett Book order (chronological)
January 1, 1969
Kathryn Stockett crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and societal dynamics. Her writing is characterized by a sensitive portrayal of characters and a keen insight into the human psyche. Through her stories, she explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the power of connection, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking literary experience.
Autorka bestselleru Černobílý svět se vrací s odvážným románem o skupině nezdolných žen, jež bojují za to, co jim právem náleží – a o síle přátelství, které dokáže změnit vše. V roce 1933 v Oxfordu v Mississippi prohibice slábne a Velká hospodářská krize sílí. Chudí i bohatí lidé se ocitli v těžké situaci, nicméně starý společenský řád zůstává zachován. Ženy na okraji společnosti mají málo možností a cena za důstojnost a nezávislost je nesnesitelně vysoká.
The help
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Enter a vanished world : Jackson, Mississippi, 1962. Where black maids raise white children, but aren't trusted not to steal the silver...There's Aibileen, raising her seventeenth white child and nursing the hurt caused by her own son's tragic death; Minny, whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; and white Miss Skeeter, home from college, who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared. Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny. No one would believe the'd be friends; fewer still would tolerate it. But as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries, they come to depend and rely upon one another. Each is in search of a truth. And together they have an extraordinary story to tell...[Source : 4e de couv.].