Just finished an intersting book " The Help"

[michaelman2]

Katheryn Stockett, Atlanta authress. Anyone read this ?

 

[sudsman]

I could write something like that

but it would be a HORROR story!

 

[michaelman2]

Lee, the book was interesting for several reasons. There were some tragic mindsets and happenings throughout the book. Although the book was fictional the attitudes and occurances were most likely fairly common. I will have to read your horror story!!

 

[a440]

Yes,
I did read it after my mom kept telling me about it every chance she got.
I thought it was fantastic.
I am sure that someone will make a screenplay of it and lump out a movie.
I just hope they know how to cast it and direct it. So many Poorly done movies ruin the book!
It is a worthwhile read for sure!
Brent

 

[alr2903]

Brent that is true, Savage Grace comes to mind. alr2903

 

[michaelman2]

Brent, I think the movie would be interesting. Who would you cast as Hilly? Elizabeth? Minny?

 

[a440]

Hi Michael,
Hard call....
I have several in mind...but you go first...
Brent

 

[michaelman2]

Hey Brint,

Lets see:

Miss. Hilly: Kirsten Dunst or Charlize Theron

Miss. Elizabeth Leefolt: Drew Barrymore

Skeeter: Sandra Bullock (almost a shoe in here, she would be perfect)

Minny: Monique (another shoe in if she would consider doing it)

Aibileen: I am contemplating and cannot come up with anyone,maybe a really good acting job by Diahann Carroll, this would take a great make up person since she is so glamerous)

Minny's new employer ( I cannot remember the name or the character to save my life, I have Googled the hell out of my computer trying to find the name and I lent the book out)...I think Lindsay Lohan would be perfect in this role.

Okay your turn......

 

[michaelman2]

and Brent, forgive the typo above...I hit send too quickly..."Brint"..lord!