Customer Reviews

The Color of Love

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4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

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!

"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!

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

I am a White male in my 30's who has dated black women before.First of all, it is rare to see a book about white men dating black women.It is more common seeing books about black men dating white women.I thought this book was excellent. I first read it in 2000 and was dating a black female at the time so it was very relevant in my life. Jason's character was a great example of how white men may face discrimination and other obstacles dating interracially.Jason loved Leah.In the book, Jason's wife and son were killed in an automobile accident.He is very broken and needy white man and he meets Leah, a very nurturing and strong black female. The blook explores the roller coaster of situations and emotions they explore as their interracial relationship evolves. As a white man,I hope that this book,if anything shed light or provokes discussion about white men dating black women.I though Sandra Kitt did an excellent job in portraying Jason.Jason needed nurturing and love-for he was broken,and he met Leah and their beautiful romantic bond transcended color barriers.This book was romantic and the love scenes were tender.I as a white male,I know there are many white men who date black women or have though about dating black women but may be afraid too given societies racism.Hopefully,many white men,like Jason in this boo, will have the courage to withstand the obstacles of interracial dating.I am encouraging other reviewers/readers of this book to email me if you would like to discuss this very well written and important novel by Sandra Kitt.

Ms. Kitt. You can surely write. This is one of the best love stories I have ever read. I have not read a love story in over 10 years and I just happenend to stop by the book store after church services to purchase a book for my 10 year old son. I picked up Close Encounters, which I read in one night, and was hooked. I called the Library the next day and got all of your books. I have read Color of Love more than 10 times, and each time I come away with a deep appreciation and amazement with the writing, the characters, etc. A sequel is a MUST! Let us know how the characters are doing in married life, kids, friends, etc. This is book is fantastic. The best! Jason and Leah come alive and it is interesting how they weathered the storm of their relationship.

I read the color of love and I fell in love with it. I can really relate with the characters. I also truly believe that love finds you and sometimes it presents itself in ways you didn't think was possible. This book also pointed out the challenges of dating interracially. Your family, friends, co-workers and even strangers may tell you it's not right but the characters listened to their hearts and so should YOU...

This was my first interracial (IR) romance novel and I am grateful for the high standard set by the writer (Sandra Kitt) by which all other IR romance novels will be judged. The relationship between Leah Downey (Black graphic designer) and Jason Horn (White NYC cop) is poignant and refreshing. You could empathize with both characters and saw the relationship develop - no love at first sight nonsense. This is a mature relationship. The issue of race was dealt with by the author, however it did not overwhelm the relationship between Leah and Jason. Leah's sister was not completely supportive nor was Jason's partner who is black. Instead the author focused on the issues that arise from Jason's job as a cop working with troubled inner city kids, who are primarily black. This is the best IR romance novel I have read to date.

The Color of Love is one of my all-time favorite books! This is the first book I read by Sandra Kitt, and it will always remain my favorite of her work. All of Kitt's books hold your interest and really capture the everyday lives of people in society. Interracial relationships are not only difficult to develop in real life given peoples biases and ignorance, but they seem even harder to write about. Sandra Kitt thoroughly brings her characters to life in a way that not only makes you root for them, but also makes you identify with them.

The love story between Leah Downey and Jason Horn took my breath away. Their romance was portrayed in a realistic fashion without all of the sappiness that some romance novels have. You truly felt the love, passion, and devotion between Jason and Leah, no matter what obstacles came their way. The only thing I didn't like was Leah's negative, interrogating sister - I guess she has her purpose in the story - and Leah's constant questioning of her relationship with Jason. I just wished that Leah would have relaxed and let her emotions take over.

I could read The Color of Love over and over again and never get tired of it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in an intriguing, thought-provoking, intelligent, realistic love story! It is one of the BEST!

i loved this book from the time i picked it up..the characters were so original and no matter what hardship they went through together or separately they had pulled through. its good to read what could does happen in everyday life but you have to look beyond the differences and love a person for who he or she is and that is exactly what Leah and Jack did *S* I truly enjoyed this story. *S*

I just want to say thank you to Sandra Kitt for creating such a masterpiece. I couldnt put this book down. I was hooked from the beginning. The character of Leah was so warm and caring and when she opened her heart to a helpless and loving Jason I nearly cried. I was moved by the interracial love story from beginning to end. Someone please contact hollywood and tell them this is a book movies should be made of.