Reviews

The Light of Amsterdam by David Park

gildius's review against another edition

1.0

Read my review on my blog:

http://www.50ayear.com/2012/12/03/44-the-light-of-amsterdam-david-park/

thewellreadrunner's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent character-driven novel. Amsterdam is the perfect backdrop for this journey to self-discovery. http://thewellreadredhead.blogspot.com/2012/11/giveaway-and-review-light-of-amsterdam.html

a1mun1's review against another edition

3.0

This was absolutely tedious to read!! The only thing that held me back from rating it 4/4.5 stars was how irrelevantly descriptive it was which led it to being so draggy and almost boring. And there were parts of the novel where I had no clue on where the plot is heading to?

catherine_au1d's review

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Self harm, Suicide, and Drug use

lizakessler's review against another edition

3.0

Everyone in this book was neurotic and over wrought. The writing was very lovely but the characters were unlikable.

The ending was also over wrought. It just wasn't a book that merited a big literary twist, in my opinion.

rcampbell's review against another edition

4.0

Couldn't put it down, have read quite a few David Park books and really enjoyed them all! Surprised that the reviews aren't as glowing. My view is probably slightly different coming from, and identifying with, the areas and people he talks about in and around Belfast. Definitely worth a read though wherever you're from!