Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo

Mr. Loverman

Bernardine Evaristo

320 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,033 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
emotional 72%
reflective 62%
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 27%
inspiring 22%
sad 19%
challenging 12%
informative 7%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 15%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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