Keyshia and Clyde

by Treasure E. Blue

Book Overview

Treasure E. Blue-acclaimed author of Harlem Girl Lost and A Street Girl Named Desire -is back with a heartbreaking urban love story of two star-crossed lovers up against the dirtiest dealer Harlem has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034549329X
• ISBN13: 9780345493293
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: One World
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

You Got it Right!!!!

Critics who say this author is the next Iceberg Slim is wrong. The closest author to Iceberg is the late Donald Goines. This author has a street edge but not as raw as Iceberg. The story is more of an urban version of Bonnie and Clyde. The author spares no omission of drama as he weaves us through this saga. It is a bit drawn out but after reading it you see why because of all the shock and new suspense as the novel travels along. I was a little confused how Keyshia could become an attorney from the way her character progressed, but I had to cheer her on. I was going to give this a rating of 4 but toward the end when the trial begins for Clyde, I see how talented the writer really is. He did his diligence in bringing home the legal expose of the trial without missing a beat. The way he tied the story together with the reunited of Clyde's mother and the reunited of Keyshia with her family and long-lost daughter. brings tears to your eyes. This is the best work by this author, and I cannot wait to read more.

21st Century African American Bonny & Clyde of the ghetto!

This book was without a doubt a page-turner. My seventeen year old son who absolutely HATES reading and sees books as a bad word, actually read Keyshia and Clyde in just four days. Everytime I looked up, his head was stuck in the book. Of course this made me want to read it. Keyshia and Clyde reminds me of a modern day African American Bonny & Clyde of the ghetto. The two of them are in love and are in it 'til death do they part.' They are determined to stay together by any means necessary. The Lord have mercy on anyone who tries to hurt one of them! This book had me glued to my seat. Every chance I got I was reading it until I got to the end. I love how the story ended. "YOUR MINE IS YOUR NINE" was a powerful quote from the book that I will remember for a long time! I really don't want to give too much away about Keyshia & Clyde because I don't want to spoil it for the next reader. But all I can say is GET THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT I MEAN! It's a serious page-turner! Another book that will have you gripping the sides of your chair is This Can't Be Love by Patricia Goins.

I Found My Everything....In You....

Molested and left impregnated by a preacher, young Keyshia Simmons is whisked away from her Southern roots and stripped of her baby. Keyshia is confused, hurt, ashamed, and left to be further abused by a mean, spiteful aunt in the big city. Clyde Barker is the youngest brother of three who's a quiet, introverted young man that works at Johnny's Ice House for minimum wages but isn't all what he appears. Their father shot their mother, leaving her mentally incapacitated in a hospital while he serves his sentence in prison for the heinous crime and the boys are left in the care of their mother's best friend Martha. Horrid childhoods as well as dangerous and deadly lifestyles are where Keyshia and Clyde meet at a crossroads and these two discover an enchanting, yet genuine love that will surpass all obstacles, whether they be tangible and intangible. Pledging their love to each other, they embark on a perilous journey on the dark side with danger nipping on their heels. Treasure E. Blue has created a perfectly blended hood love story that is suspenseful yet memorable. Keyshia and Clyde is a phenomenal read that marks new territory with this unforgettable dynamic couple. This story will have people talking for years to come because their story and allegiance to each other is so vibrant and inspirational! Definitely an urban lit classic that I will deem the 'best book of 2008.' I simply fell in love with Keyshia and Clyde because for the first time, Treasure gives his fans some light in a dark and dreary land!! The author pulls your heartstrings in so many directions that you don't know whether to celebrate or mourn. But in the end...Life is good! Out of the darkness and into the marvelous light! Major props to you, Treasure. Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban Reviews

Inspiring

Treasure is my now one of my favorite authors. I was getting tired of urban novels always about a loud foul mouthed ignorant woman who only talks to men with money, ballers whatever. although this book is urban and gritty the two main characters keyshia and clyde are not like the typical urban characters where the man demands respect and is looking for the baddest chick and is feared by the whole city or where the woman only buys designer clothes and mentions what there wearing and how much it cost several times during the book. when I first read treasure last book a street girl named desire I thought it was a women writing because it was of senstive nature. I have never known a man who can write from a male and woman prespective and be so belivable in it. reading this story made me sad on how cruel people can be to the the young and weak. Get this book because it teaches people who our hopeless that life does not have to be always about pain and suffering. Treasure knows how to write a urban book with a happy ending thats not nonsense and foolishness. Keyshia and Clyde were defintely two very likable characters. Get this book its funny, sad, inspiring and what I like most about this book which is very rare in urban books a HAPPY ENDING for everyone. Treasure is now one of my favorite authors. Treasure just keep doing you because you one hell of a writer.

Speechless!

Out of all the books i read by treasure E Blue, this by far is my favorite! This book held my attention from the very first page to the last. I was sad when i reached the last page because i did not want it to end. The love keyshia and clyde shared was so great. This book has me waiting for Blue's next novel. Job well done. If you haven't read this book, GET IT!!! You will not be dissapointed.

The Urban Romeo & Juliet

Tresure Blue has done it again this book was a page turner. I loved this book. I dont think that I have read a urban novel with a couple(Keyshia & Clyde) that love each other so much. This book is now one of my top 5 favorite reads. You will not be dissapointed.