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Summary: Casting the First Stone
Review: I absolutely loved this book. Even though this book is fictional, it is very "real" in many aspects. Ms. Roby's writing depicts the ups and downs many couples face when one partner is torn between family and greed. It is absolutely amazing what a person is willing to sacrifice for the love of material things. In many instances, I felt the varied emotions that the characters in the book were experiencing. I laughed and cried. This book should be on Oprah's book club list.
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Summary: Needs a rewrite
Review: This could have been a better book if the author spent more time on character development. For example, Tanya's boyfriend was not a well developed character. He was just thrown in for a happy ending. Curtis was far more interesting. I wanted to know what made him tick.
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Summary: Casting the First Stone
Review: Wow, this book was one of those that I just couldn't put down. The writer starts the story as a loving and caring story between a man and a woman. The writer richly dipicts how money, power and lust can ruin a marriage, career and everything that many of us hold so dear to our hearts. If you have never read a Kim Roby book, this is the book to read then you'll go back and read her others, I promise you.
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Summary: Hard to put down!
Review: I came across Ms. Roby's book on the New Fiction stand at a local bookstore. Reading only the synopsis of the story line is what sparked my interest in purchasing her book. I am the type of reader that generally reads the synopsis and the last few pages of the end of the book. (I like to find out the ending first, BEFORE I purchase it I know it's crazy, but I do!) But, after reading the synopsis I found I was generally excited by the story line which was enough for me to purchase it and actually be surprised by the ending. CASTING THE FIRST STONE, is so well written, that even though the book focuses on African American characters, it could have been any race or religion. (now that's good reading!) I actually felt as though I personally knew Tanya (having been cheated on) and could identify with Adrienne as well, (having been the other woman.) Being an entrepreneur myself, witnessing first hand the jealousy that your mate or significant other feels about your business, I could relate to Nicole as well. All in all, it was a wonderful book. Ms. Roby's books, will be this years gifts for all birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations this year! Thank You Ms. Roby for renewing the spark in me to enjoy reading again!
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!
Review: BY FAR THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ. IT SERVES AS AN EYE OPENER FOR THOSE WHO GET CAUGHT UP WITH THE MESSENGER AND IGNORE THE MESSAGE. THERE WASN'T A TIME THAT I WANTED TO PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. TO THE AUTHOR - "HATS OFF ON A JOB WELL DONE! "
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Summary: GREAT READING!
Review: The author did a good job at capturing the reader's attention even though the story did begin to span at various points. The going back and forth trying to decide whether or not to stay or leave her husband, got kind of tiring and very boring. However, the author did enlist a surprise twist at the end of the story. Ms. Lawson may well be on her way to adding a little mystery or intrigue into her storylines. I wonder how the author would rate as a mystery novelist.
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Summary: Church LIFE
Review: The subject matter and theme of this novel is REAL and needs to be explored. The author was on the right track, however, she got caught up in a lot of unnecessary repetition. In just a few pages, readers were introduced to Curtis, who was obviously a liar with many issues. What could have been more interesting and enlightening is WHY...? Had she gone into more depth about what was going on in Curtis' life emotionally and spiritually, this book would have been a real page-turner. Additionally, it would have been nice to expound on Adrienne. Just how did she get so caught up and why? Charlotte was young and impressionable, and so the handwriting was on the wall as it relates to her. The church community has been haunted by the spirit of lust for years, esp. when it comes to women who look to their pastoral and ministerial leadership as more than human vessels. A lot could have been contributed and divulged on those pages, but unfortunately they were not. The storyline was glossed over and lacked depth, yet I commend Ms. Roby for attempting to tackle REAL LIFE issues that reside in the Churches all over the country and in the world.
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Summary: CASTING THE FIRST STONE
Review: Kim has got it going on. This is another winner. Her characters are so real.She really shows that if led astray anyone can fall. I wonder how many church leaders find themselves in Tanya's and Curtis' shoes? I wonder how Adrienne would've explained to her unable to have children husband that she was having his baby? Curtis had time to sort it out, but money being the root of all evil kept him going. Curtis really had a lot of nerve to preach and who more than him was being more hypocritical than he. Tanya really stood by her man. Kim, I can't wait to see your name on another book cover.
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Summary: Kimberla has another winner
Review: I enjoyed Casting The First Stone very much. It was a quick read for me, couldn't put it down. I liked all the characters, even flawed Curtis. I was happy, however, when he got is just desserts. As a divorced single parent, I certainly can identify with a rotten husband. I noticed many of you reviewed this novel and either hated it or loved it. The reviews were either "over the top" wonderful or awful. Makes me wonder how we could have all been reading the same book? While we all have different tastes in books, it really bothers me when I read someone ripping someone's work apart. It's fine to say you didn't like it, that it wasn't one of your favorites, but some of you went way overboard in knocking it. I think that old rule that says "If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything" is a smart one to follow. She certainly didn't deserve some of your words and thoughts. I find it a bit ironic that the title reminds us not to judge......remember, He Who Casts The First Stone from the bible. Well, isn't that just what some of you are doing? If you don't like her forum for telling a story, don't read her books. For the rest of us.....we'll just keep on enjoying what she does. Thanks Kim,keep writing!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I think this was a great book. I had the opportunity to meet Ms. Roby who encouraged me to read the book. I read the book in 1 night. I could not put the book down. I chose this book for our book club. It is going to be a good discussion piece because so much of the situations the author addressed are TRUE!
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