The Color of Love [Paperback]

Sandra Kitt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1995

A talented black artist struggling in a loveless relationship, and a white, street-wise cop trying to recover from the traumas of his past struggle to make their passion survive the obstacles they face.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Signet (March 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451184270
• ISBN-13: 978-0451184276
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Interracial romance book- this, from a guy!, August 7, 2001

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M. Atamian "Read-a-holic" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Color of Love (Paperback)

As a man who often dates interracially, I have always wondered why there aren't more books on this topic. Ms. Kitt's book is a welcome addition to this genre. Remember, I am a guy, and most guys don't read romance novels. But this one is different I think, because the characters are believable and real, and not based on some inane fantasy. Despite their intense passion for one another, Jason and Leah come from different worlds and they both find out the hard way that "other people's attitudes" DO matter. Leah's sister- perhaps the most unlikeable character in the book- and Jason's coworkers really make life hard for this couple but somehow they survive it all. I think Ms. Kitt captured the "little things" that interracial couples face, to include the black woman's anger and the white man's ignorance. I wish there were more positive white male characters in the book- Jason is pretty much the only one who is dealt with in depth. With the exception of Leah's father, most of the black males (Allen, Joe and Slack) are stereotypes. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this book. I read it in one sitting, it was that engrossing. Kudos, Ms. Kitt, great job!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A story that trascends the "romance" label, May 20, 2002

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jmk444 (Staten Island, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Color of Love (Paperback)

"The Color of Love" shouldn't be pigeon holed into the label of "romantic fiction," because it's just a good story period...and a universal one to boot.

This an excellent book and that's coming from someone who's never been a fan of traditional "romance novels." I saw Sandra Kitt interviewed on a local cable station and decided to check out some of her work. I'm glad I did. Sandra Kitt does an excellent job of weaving an intricate story around a number of sharply defined characters.

"The Color of Love" tells the story of Leah Downey, a black graphic artist and her unlikely relationship with Jason Horn, a white cop. A relationship that is vehemently opposed by Leah's older sister Gail, Jason's partner Joe, Leah's co-workers...pretty much everyone but themselves.

They ultimately find that the main barrier they must traverse is themselves and worrying about what everyone else thinks. That and the fact that their worlds are so different - Jason's job (working with troubled youth) puts a strain on the resltionship and so does Leah's circle of friends.

This a very well written book with a fascinating story line. "The Color of Love" is one terrific read!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love in Color, March 14, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Color of Love (Paperback)

Leah Downey is a young African-American commercial artist who by fate meets Jason Horn, a cop, who also happens to be white. Both their meeting and thier romance are unconventional. They must face obstacles that most couples never have to experience. They realize almost too late that ignoring the problems does not make them disappear. Leah and Jason must examine how their family and co-workers react and how society sees them as a couple. Then, they must decide whether color should matter when you find love.

Sandra Kitt has an uncanny ability to make the reader know and understand each character by giving enough background to make them believable and realistic. The characters are well written with believable depth. THE COLOR OF LOVE begins slowly, but once the plot evolves the reader will find it difficult to put this book down. Even though this is a romance novel, it did not follow the typical romance formula. The reader will be able to watch as this couple experiences the good and bad of being in an interracial relationship. This is not my first time reading a novel by Sandra Kitt, but this is one of my favorites because of her ability to express the complexities of interracial romance.

Reviewed by Cashana Seals
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers