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“As soon as you meet Di you get a sense she has been through a lot and you learn more about her and her story unfolds you get an insight to her traumatic past.  We get to understand more of Di and how she has come to make the decisions in her life.” Laughter and Thunderstorms

“I had no idea what to expect from this story and having closed the final page I can’t believe what a moving experience and a complete roller-coaster of a ride I have just experienced. My tears were many and genuine, although I am convinced that Di wouldn’t have appreciated or wanted my sympathy, or my virtual hugs; just my understanding and acceptance.” @Fiction_Books

“It's almost surreal how well this works, and I am not sure I have ever seen this pulled off quite as brilliantly as Goodwin does in this story, with her cleverly sprinkled trail of breadcrumbs leading to a picture of such sudden clarity that all the theories you have previously been toying with are instantly dispelled and you wonder how you did not see the truth all along.” Brown Flopsy’s Book Burrow

“This is one of those books that everyone should read at some point throughout their life. Beautifully written, emotive, powerful & will stay with you long after reading.” Stacey Hammond

“I am sure this book would be perfect for book clubs, because the events, the attitudes of the many characters, and the way the story is told will make people eager to engage in discussion. “ Author Translator Olga

“The writing captures the emotion through the choice of words and you can feel the author’s sensitive personality shine with so much respect. I absolutely loved this book” Nicola Hancock

“While I was impressed right at the beginning, it improved as the story progressed. I would happily recommend this book to anyone looking for an intelligently written, heart wrenching book.” John’s Bookshelf

“Going along with Diana to discover and deal with what happened all those years ago and finding out if she could move on from it herself and focus on her future felt personal and real, and I'm glad I got to go on this journey with her.” Heidi and her Books

“This is a somewhat controversial read but is written beautifully, the issues throughout the story are handled with love, care and sensitivity and I really liked this about the book. I also liked the alternating child to adult points of view …” The Bookish Hermit

“Diana is a strong and complex character and it was not obvious to me as a reader what her secret is.  Her story is gripping and I loved the way I came to a gradual realisation concerning her refusal to return to Cairo. “ Left on the Shelf Blog

“I really enjoyed this book! The author has taken a controversial, modern subject and written about it very sympathetically giving the reader both sides to the story so they are encouraged to make up their own minds about things.” Over the Rainbow Book Blog

“Beautifully and intelligently written, always engaging and emotional, this is a powerful book about love, sexuality, finding oneself and being different in an ever-changing world.” Bookchatter@Cookiebiscuit

”There are some superb evocations of life growing up in the 1960s, and as a teenager in the 1970s, in a small mining community in England.  The characters are all well drawn and entirely believable.” Frank Parker

“It’s as if the reader is at the emotional core of memories, emotions and the duality of spirit and being. It’s a really excellent piece of fiction, an exploration of a journey, of a life lived with expectations, hopes, and an unfinished jigsaw of self.” MM Cheryl

“The subject of the book is controversial but it is written sensitively and by the time I finished I could only think that I would love to meet Diana and give her a huge hug.” Pauline Render

“Sugar and Snails is a remarkable and poignant story, covering several significant topics … which Anne Goodwin deals with sympathetically ... The characters are wonderfully drawn and realistic. It’s only when Diana’s secret is revealed that things, or situations read about previously, fall into place.”
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“I also enjoyed the structure of this story with alternate sections revealing the story of Diana’s childhood. This was so well written there was no chance of getting confused and I found it kept the interest level high, and the pages turning, because you wanted to find out what exactly had happened in Egypt all those years ago.” Georgia Rose Books