Reviews

The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley

rojaed's review

adventurous emotional informative sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

chloewoolley's review

adventurous informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

daniela_is_reading's review

Started off strong, and then just went nowhere and I lost  focus. Shame, as it really did grab my attention and interest in the beginning.

ewwa333's review

adventurous inspiring slow-paced

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

3.75

mitcheljhunter's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.0

emma_muench's review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

toreadforpleasure's review

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Child abuse

zoe_faith's review

informative slow-paced

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

3.0

mystrbear's review

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Naturalist of Amsterdam novel is an exquisite masterpiece that seamlessly intertwines rich storytelling with vivid descriptions of the city's enchanting landscapes. The characters come to life through the author's skillful prose, and the narrative unfolds with a perfect balance of suspense and emotion. The novel's exploration of nature, intertwined with the cultural tapestry of Amsterdam, creates a truly immersive experience for readers. It's a literary gem that deserves five stars for its captivating narrative, well-developed characters, and the enchanting way it captures the essence of both nature and city life.

sasmurray's review

slow-paced

3.5