Victoria Park
Jan 2021 · Atlantic Books
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'Original, thought-provoking' - Elizabeth Macneal
'a delightful read . . . beautifully observed' - Daily Mail
Mona and Wolfie have lived on Victoria Park for over fifty years. Now, on the eve of their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary, they must decide how to navigate Mona's declining health. Bookended by the touching exploration of their love, Victoria Park follows the disparate lives of twelve people over the course of a single year. Told from their multiple perspectives in episodes which capture feelings of alienation and connection, the lingering memory of an acid attack in the park sends ripples of unease through the community. By the end of the novel, their carefully interwoven tales create a rich tapestry of resilience, love and loss.
With sharply observed insight into contemporary urban life, and characters we take to our hearts, Gemma Reeves has written a moving, uplifting debut which reflects those universal experiences that connect us all.
'a delightful read . . . beautifully observed' - Daily Mail
Mona and Wolfie have lived on Victoria Park for over fifty years. Now, on the eve of their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary, they must decide how to navigate Mona's declining health. Bookended by the touching exploration of their love, Victoria Park follows the disparate lives of twelve people over the course of a single year. Told from their multiple perspectives in episodes which capture feelings of alienation and connection, the lingering memory of an acid attack in the park sends ripples of unease through the community. By the end of the novel, their carefully interwoven tales create a rich tapestry of resilience, love and loss.
With sharply observed insight into contemporary urban life, and characters we take to our hearts, Gemma Reeves has written a moving, uplifting debut which reflects those universal experiences that connect us all.
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Aly Warren
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December 27, 2020
The book follows Mona and Wolfie. They have lived on Victoria Park for many years, over 50 to be exact. It also follows a few other neighbours from Victoria Park, and how they all blend in, all different generation and different backgrounds. Unfortunately for me I ended up leaving this book around half way through. I found it very hard to get in to. Just felt the story didn't keep me gripped. I hate leaving reviews like this, as I really don't want to put others off by my review. It all just comes down to personal taste. And this was just not for me. I think it was written very well and I'm sure others will really enjoy the story and love this book. Because of this I have only rated it three stars. So please of you are reading my review, don't be put off. Give it a try as I am sure others will really love and enjoy it. Thank you to readers first for this advanced copy!
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Gemma Reeves is a writer and teacher who lives and works in London.
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