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 1591 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
307 pages | first published 2013
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ISBN/UID: 9780241145784
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 16 April 2020
Description
Treat a loved one to this joyful, big-hearted read from Booker Prize-winning novelist Bernardine Evaristo...Barrington Jedidiah Walker is seventy-four and leads a double life. Born and bred in Antigua, he's lived in Hackney since the sixties. A fl...Book Information
307 pages | first published 2013
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ISBN/UID: 9780241145784
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 16 April 2020
Description
Treat a loved one to this joyful, big-hearted read from Booker Prize-winning novelist Bernardine Evaristo...Barrington Jedidiah Walker is seventy-four and leads a double life. Born and bred in Antigua, he's lived in Hackney since the sixties. A fl...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 1591 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