Reviews

Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo

jayslibrary_'s review against another edition

challenging funny informative reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.25

sparklinglemon's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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? Yes

4.5

janey's review against another edition

4.0

Bittersweet, but more sweet than bitter.

madalenaaferreira's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

nherbs's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

4.25

thewhisperingpages's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

readlikeanerd's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

haneyhaney's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

If I could give this book bonus points for the writing of its characters, I would. The voice of Barry on the page felt so alive, you could convince me this is a biography. Which is to say the writing is incledible and the characters are complex and deeply flawed, but you can't help but hope they become better people and achieve the happiness that, despite it all, they undoubtly deserve. A must-read in my humble opinion!! 

ps: if you enjoyed Mr. Loverman, try The Words That Remain by Stênio Gardel next :)

bookswithkellie's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

2.0

bookwormellie's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-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

5.0