Reviews

Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo

sjparker98's review against another edition

3.75

Really enjoyed this read — the plot and the dual perspective is well done, and Evaristo has a masterful way of approaching patois in first person narration, as in girl, woman, other.

Think I preferred this to gwa; the very very end threw me a little bit but overall the characters are well constructed and it’s nice to see a gay storyline that’s not tragic or saccharine.

helen777's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.25

daisybell5's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

mattesserc's review against another edition

Can’t get into it , it’s boring 

christinaaroney's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.25

I didn't love it as much as 'Girl Woman Other' - I found her writing in poetic medium to be a lot stronger

halftimelord's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

The synopsis of Mr Loverman was intriguing but I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. The tone wasn't quite right for me, and I didn't get on with Barry, although I liked the other characters. My favourite chapters were Carmel's - I really liked the writing style and the little glimpses into her life contrasting with Barry's.

ellie_cripps's review against another edition

4.0

It took me a good amount of this book to get properly into it, but it completely won me over by the end. Such a charming depiction of hugely complex and interesting characters, every character in this deserves a gentle touch and your attention - highly recommend!

orlily's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.25

jynclmnts's review against another edition

4.0

Very funny, very honest, very raw book about marriage and the controversy of being gay and of a certain age and culture.
The way the characters are written in their native dialect is so effective/effecting . Sympathy lies with all the characters!
I love this author.

ystvede's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective 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

4.0