A review by gabbymerry
Victoria Park by Gemma Reeves

3.0

This was a well written and moving novel about a small community of people living around Vicotoria Park in Hackney, London. I enjoyed the perspectives of the many characters, and thought the majority of them were believeable and well fleshed out. So many themes were covered, from violence and abuse, to gender identity, to sadness and loss. The depiction of dementia particularly resonated with me, as I've lost family members to this disease, and I did shed a tear at the end of the story. I enjoyed picturing the park in my mind, as it's somewhere I've visited frequently. I also enjoyed the short story type approach, but my only criticism is that I wish I could have heard more from some of the characters, particularly Daniel and Veronica, which was not possible with this style of writing. Overall I found this immersive and enjoyable to read. I devoured it quickly, and was glad I read it.