Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Infidelity, AlcoholismModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Mental illness, Transphobia, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1613 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
reflective 60%
hopeful 47%
lighthearted 27%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
informative 7%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Average rating
284 pages | first published 2013
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ISBN/UID: 9781617752728
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 01 April 2014
Description
A groundbreaking, hilarious novel about two elder gay Caribbean men coming to terms with being closeted in a changing world.Barrington Jedidiah Walker is seventy-four and leads a double life. Born and bred in Antigua, he’s lived in Hackney, London...Book Information
284 pages | first published 2013
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9781617752728
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 01 April 2014
Description
A groundbreaking, hilarious novel about two elder gay Caribbean men coming to terms with being closeted in a changing world.Barrington Jedidiah Walker is seventy-four and leads a double life. Born and bred in Antigua, he’s lived in Hackney, London...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Infidelity, AlcoholismModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Mental illness, Transphobia, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1613 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
reflective 60%
hopeful 47%
lighthearted 27%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
informative 7%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Average rating