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Reader Reviews
There’s nothing quite like hearing directly from readers once a book is out in the world.
Whether The Gentleness of Steel gave you something to think about, sparked a conversation or simply kept you turning the pages, I’m so grateful for your feedback.
Your words not only mean a lot to me, but they also help new readers discover the story.
Here’s what people have been saying…
“A must read book. Was hooked from the first page and did not want it to finish. Excellent author... Will be looking for more books from Anne Ludlow 1st class."
HELEN ADAIR
Waterstones Customer
“This story sucks you in & takes you on a journey that is deeply uncomfortable but compelling. I loved the juxtaposition of Adie and her monstrous ex-husband Bill, as she escapes from his clutches to save herself and her children only for him to hunt her down like quarry.
What a read - highly recommend."
SARAH,
Amazon Customer
“Cleverly written and gripping! Difficult to put down and you are left wanting more."
LMB
Troubador Customer
“'What an amazing read this wonderful book is, from page 1 to the very end, it gripped me. I’m not a fast reader but I have to say I read this book so quickly I just wished I’d taken more time as now I’ve finished it I want to read another by this great new author. Well done Anne Ludlow, please keep them coming!"
NETTIE
Amazon Customer
“Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was difficult to put down. I really felt for the characters. A difficult subject, dealt with well. Came just at the right time for Lockdown."
RHONDA BARKER
Troubador Customer
“Every bit of this book is exciting and you won’t want to put it down.
Well done Anne Ludlow...right up my street"
MRS ANN DAY
Amazon Customer
“'Cracking read from start to finish. Right from the first page you are drawn into the lives of Adie and her family. The author certainly knows how to immerse a reader in the plot straight away. The characters are developed with perfect timing, cleverly switching between them just when you want to know a little more. There are times when you are sure you know what is going to happen only to be proved wrong at a later stage. Beautifully written story about a difficult but important subject. Highly recommended!"
KERRIE FULLER
Waterstones Customer
“'Read in just over a day.. Brilliant
Could not put the book down... Engrossed from the first page
Thank you"
SARAH LEWIS
Amazon Customer
“Beautifully written and full of interesting characters. Fast moving and the kind of book it is difficult to put down. I really enjoyed the story."
VERONICA
Troubador Customer
“I loved this book. There were times when the tension got almost too much, but I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. It really kept me gripped the whole way through and the way the author described things, really made to easy to imagine the situations, scenery and feelings. Well done to Anne Ludlow and I look forward to reading more from you."
JENNY D
Amazon Customer
“Not normally a subject matter I gravitate towards, I found myself being hooked straight away. Adie’s plight for freedom is a moving and determined one and you root for her straight away. It was interesting reading the same story through the eyes of both central characters, and then again from Adie’s children.
A very gripping tale, and a thoroughly recommended read."
NEELA,
Troubador Customer
“Set in the 60s, it is a story of survival in a violent relationship at a time when society preferred to deny the existence of domestic violence. The main character's struggle to protect her children and to establish a safer environment where they could live free from constant trauma completely drew me in. Absorbing story line."
PAT EDSON,
Amazon Customer
“'I loved this book, couldn't put it down. Felt the pain of Adie right from the start and her desperation to save her children from their father.
Would definitely recommend this book, you won't be disappointed."
PAT
Troubador Customer
“This is a truly magnificent read. From the very first page I was gripped by the story, the characters and the words.
It is a story, quite obviously, written from the heart.
Hardship, courageousness and strong family bonds are at the essence of this fabulous book.
I truly recommend that you read it."
SHARON WOOD
Amazon Customer
“A novel which provides insight through good storytelling into various aspects of domestic violence from both the victim & perpetrator's perspectives.
Setting it within the 1960's allows us to appreciate changes since then that have occurred in recognising the existence of this type of violence, it's impact & the need for support & justice for it's victims.
While giving a graphic account of physical & psychological damage & fear the story also allows the characters to display strength, courage & resilience which can give hope & understanding to those who need it.
I recommend this book & look forward to future novels from this author."
MARY DOOHER
Troubador Customer
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