The Help: Your initial reaction

Please record your initial reaction to the novel The Help in the comments of this post.

• If you like it, why?
• If you don't, why?
• If you are confused, how?
• Feel free to ask questions and make predictions

If you are unsure as to how to frame your response, check the editorial reviews for the novel on Amazon.com and scroll down to check the customers' reviews as well.
** Know that there may be spoilers there!**