13. The Help By Kathryn Stockett; 544 pages
13. 《相助》,凯瑟琳·斯多科特著(544页)
Because it served as a reminder of a painful history, while showing us what a few courageous individuals can accomplish.
推荐理由:这部小说告诉我们——铭记伤痛历史的同时,勇敢的个人所能做到什么。
This novel opened a national conversation about race. And yet, the story also gives readers insight into the strength, courage and dignity of the maids themselves -- qualities that have been too often overlooked.
《相助》在全美掀起了一番关于种族的讨论。然而这部小说还让读者深刻意识到奴仆身上蕴含着的力量、勇气和尊严。它们都是些已被人习惯忽视的品质。
14. Water for Elephants By Sara Gruen; 350 pages
14. 《大象的眼泪》,莎拉·格鲁恩著(350页)
Because who doesn't love a pachyderm and a happy ending?
推荐理由:谁不喜欢厚皮类动物和美好的结局呢?
This depression-era tale of life with a third-rate traveling circus centers on orphaned animal caretaker Jacob, the woman he loves and her cruel and abusive husband, who happens to be the boss.
这部小说以大萧条时期为背景,主角是一个三流巡回马戏团中的三名成员——孤儿出身的动物看守员雅各布,他爱上的女人(马戏团明星)和她残暴的丈夫(刚巧他又是雅各布的上司)。
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