![]() ![]() Also amusing are his efforts to avoid candies containing coconut. The character portraits drawn of the factory owners and employees are endearing, but the author's fascination with the machinery used to create candy and his obsessional thieving fresh bars from the production line when not being watched are hilarious. He is never afraid to be open and honest, and you will finish this book with a sense of connection to the author.Īs part of his research, Almond arranged to visit several small regional manufacturers throughout the states, including Philadelphia (Peanut Chews), Sioux City (Twin Bing), Nashville (Goo Goo Cluster), and Boise (Idaho Spud). Parts of this book will have you laughing out loud. ![]() So why not put the two together and write a book that explores his obsession with candy as well as visiting small local candy factories throughout the USA.īeing Irish, I didn't recognise a lot of the candy bars mentioned in this book (with the exception of dark Kit Kats), but what I did understand was this author's passion and humour when it came to the subject of candy. ![]()
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