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Summary: Excellent
Review: All I can say is that the book was on point. Ms. Roby's writing style is very free flowing and easy to read. This is the second book that I've read by Ms. Roby, and all I have to say is her books keep getting better and better. Ms Roby shed light on the problems that the Babtist Church has been expriencing for sometime, concerning adulterous affairs. Many congregations prefer to keep that kind of information hush-hush. Tanya, the central character, had to constantly battle the issue of whether she was going to stay with her coniving husband, or keep the family together. I'm just glad the story ended with Curtis coming to terms with his problems and Tonya making the right decision to leave her husband. Again I praise Ms. Roby for writing an outstanding piece of work.
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Summary: COMPELLING, GENUINE, BRUTALLY HONEST!
Review: "Casting The First Stone" (CTFS) is an outstanding novel that is well worth recommending to family, friends, and reading groups. I will most definitely recommend it to my reading group-Rare Essence Book Club. Ms. Roby's writing is getting better and better. I thoroughly enjoyed "Here and Now." CTFS is very real in regards to the downfall of many ministers who get caught up in greed, power and sex, and totally disregard their spiritual being. The book was hard to put down. I'v glad Tanya found the love and happiness she deserves. I truly hope Ms. Roby keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to reading her next novel.
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Summary: This book is exciting
Review: This book kept my attention the entire time. I received my book to review for my bookclub. When I finally was able to read this book it was great. I couldnt wait to see what happened to the characters. It really makes you question some of the big churches that are more a place of who's who as opposed to a place of worship. the book was good and I strongly recommend this book. I like Behind Closed Doors but this was way better.
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Summary: Satisfied reader from Chicago, Illinois 7/10/00
Review: Mrs. Lawson Roby really did it this time! Casting The First Stone is book you want to read to the end without putting it down. Her work is fascinating and divine! I can't wait to get my hand on her next masterpiece.YOU GO GIRL!
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Summary: Church Folk/Plain Flolk!
Review: I've never read anything by Ms. Roby and I picked this up because I needed to lose myself....and I did just that. The author took me back to a time and place where so many things were happening in my own life, that while reading I was yelling at Tanya, "Watch out Girl....He's a lying scum ball.....! Been there done that! I could feel Tanya's heart beat, ebb and flow and then stop, when the man she had loved better than she loved herself betrayed her. I could she her James/my James being patient waiting, I could feel her guilt and her shame because all the signals were in front of her but she couldn't not see them.... If you want a touch of reality, a little bit of everything, this is a must read!
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Summary: So good it left me hanging
Review: This book was so good from the first chapter. I was totally captivated with the story and plotlines. It is a shame that there are probably ministers all over the country who defame religion the way this this character did. This book is a must read. I think that any one could really enjoy this book. It was written so well that it was a breeze to read. It was not predictable either that is also what I enjoyed about the book. Can wait to read another one Kimberla.!
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Summary: A Must Read!
Review: I enjoyed reading Casting The First Stone. I read numerous of reviews and saw the many different opinions of the characters, Tonya and Curtis. Most people thought that Curtis was very deceitful, including myself. But no one said anything about Tonya, she was just as bad as Curtis, even though she had every right to be. Tonya was not only a Preacher's Wife but she was a Christian Woman first. She was supposed to have set an example just as well as Curtis. Overall this is an excellent book.
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Summary: So Sorry but So True !
Review: Like always, Kimberla Lawson Roby, you have outdid yourself again. I just love the way your write! .Casting the First Stone was truly a remarkable read. And there are truly people like Curtis. Now, Tonya, my heart went out too. To endure so much pain! The Man had a lot of NERVES! This is a MUST READ ! You Don't want to pass this book up... You will never forgive yourself, if you do! Exceptional READ.....
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Summary: What an Exceptional Book
Review: I was referred to your books by a friend and I thank her tremendously. Casting the First Stone is a great book. I'm a 37 year old student that has been reading nothing but class books, but since I'm out for the summer I thought I would get back into my pleasure reading and what a pleasure it was to select this book as my first. I read some of the reviews and felt compelled to buy it. I bought it Tuesday evening and completed it Thursday morning. It is definitely a page turner and I couldn't put it down. Every page is interesting and thought provoking; the characters are real to life and easy to relate to. My hat is off to you Ms. Roby and I look forward to reading Here and Now and future writings by you.
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Summary: Give Me A Break
Review: I wanted to like these characters, I wanted to feel sorry for their stupidity, but all I kept thinking was 'give me a break!' Yeah, we know situations like this one exist - men supposedly of God falling so short. But was this brother dumb or what? And his wife? Oh, but boyfriend would have been out on his behind. The pretense was the daughter, sheltering her from all the hurt of a broken home. The home was already broken. I couldn't buy into this one. Then again, Ms. Roby's choppy telling has continuously left me wanting. Peace and love, Breezee
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