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One in a Million by Kimberla Lawson Roby
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One in a Million (edition 2009)

by Kimberla Lawson Roby

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Ask Kennedi Mason and she’ll say she and her husband, Blake, have a good marriage. That’s why she can’t wait to tell Blake the fabulous news—that something he’s always wanted has finally happened. But when Blake arrives home that evening, he has an announcement of his own, one that shocks Kennedi into silence. A poignant and witty story of hope and perception, expectation and illusion, -- beautifully shows us that sometimes what we think we have and what we think we want aren’t real at all.… (more)
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Title:One in a Million
Authors:Kimberla Lawson Roby
Info:William Morrow Paperbacks (2009), Edition: 1 Reprint, Paperback, 208 pages
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The Early Reviewers program is one of my favorite features of LibraryThing. Unfortunately, I seem to be really horrible at picking the diamonds out of the rough. The *very* rough, in some cases. This was one of those.[return]This book could have been written by anyone with a basic mastery of the English language, but it would take more dedication than I can muster to read the whole thing. The character development is lacking so that you don't even feel like cheering for anyone in what should be a clear-cut "good guy/bad guy" scenario. The ending - which I am not ashamed to admit I skipped to - was what you saw coming from page 30. [return][return]Better luck next time around - this one was, unfortunately, a dud. ( )
  Kir_Culls | Aug 18, 2018 |
I read this book because a patron from the library suggested it. I was looking for something different to read. The story was average. I think it was the slow beginning that caused me to struggle with the story. The author did her best, it just was not a style I enjoy. ( )
  BrendaKlaassen | Jun 21, 2016 |
If I could rate this any lower, I would. Predictible, unoriginal and poorly written. Every character was a stereotype. Even the big twist near the end, which, I'll admit, surprised me, was ridiculous. A co-worker lent me the CD version--last time I ever go to her for recommendations! ( )
  mamashepp | Mar 29, 2016 |
If I could rate this any lower, I would. Predictible, unoriginal and poorly written. Every character was a stereotype. Even the big twist near the end, which, I'll admit, surprised me, was ridiculous. A co-worker lent me the CD version--last time I ever go to her for recommendations! ( )
  mamashepp | Mar 29, 2016 |
This book was too simple. Tried to be too many things and succeeded at none of them.

It was one of those books that made me think:

I definitely could write a better book, if she can get published so can I.

This book wouldn't interest most adults, it may appeal to younger readers, but I doubt it because there wasn't enough action. ( )
  ASCook | May 28, 2010 |
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Ask Kennedi Mason and she’ll say she and her husband, Blake, have a good marriage. That’s why she can’t wait to tell Blake the fabulous news—that something he’s always wanted has finally happened. But when Blake arrives home that evening, he has an announcement of his own, one that shocks Kennedi into silence. A poignant and witty story of hope and perception, expectation and illusion, -- beautifully shows us that sometimes what we think we have and what we think we want aren’t real at all.

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