"... and the events all wound in and out of one another - all a bit like a great episode of BoJack Horseman but with cleaners and retirees in All Saints instead of famous horses in LA.” #WeLikeThatOneALot 😎

“A wonderful working-class Wolverhampton novel that weaves in and out of the lives of two households on the same street after one of them wins big on the bingo. The characters were ultra-real and sympathetically drawn (especially the heroin-addicted son), the dialogue was spot-on..."

“From the moment you start 'Dogged' you know you're in safe hands. The love and heart for the characters Emma has created shines through as you read..."

We've five minutes spare before we log off for the evening, so it's time to sneak in a couple more reader reviews of 'Dogged'... Here we go.... 😊

"Read Dogged over the weekend and loved it, really excellent debut novel." ❤️

"I can't remember caring so much about characters. The
story-telling is brilliant, I couldn't guess what would happen next or 
how it would/could end."
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"I am not kidding when I say this is among the best novels I have ever
read (and I am a veteran of To Kill a Mockingbird, Moby Dick, Little
Women and The Poisonwood Bible). I loved every single page -- I love the
characters, I think Emma has dealt even-handedly with all of them, even
Daniel." ❤️

It's Tuesday afternoon, we've five minutes spare, so let's have some more readers reviews of 'Dogged'!!

We also have a good number of reviews from dogs, all of them favourable. 😎

“I read this quite quickly and, as with all good books, was at a loss when it ended. If you want something that is down to earth and real without wallowing in self loathing, and that is infused with warmth, humour and humanity, then this is the book for you.”

Here's a couple more reviews from folk who've read 'Dogged'... “It did remind me of Girl, Woman, Other (which I also loved) - although Dogged is tighter and grittier and fits a whole world of experience into a tiny bit of Wolverhampton.”

"You knocked it out of the park, Emma." Ian Pearce, writer and performer.

"It all felt real, and that is not because I’m familiar with the area and the people, you managed to tell the story with such an authentic voice and using brilliantly subtle observations. The leather purse comes to mind, as does the old fair ground carousel ride." 😊

"Really enjoyed Dogged. Loved the characters. Everyone loves a Nancy and a Marilyn. I’ve put it on my FB. Some friends have sent messages to say they are going to buy it. And I really hope they do!" 😊

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And another reader got in touch to say...
"Thank you so much for 'A Marvellous Party'. It made me think a lot about the past, it made me laugh, and in the end it made me cry. I don't keep many books after I've read them, but this is one I will read again in the future." ❤️