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A review by augiereads7
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
5.0
I adored this novel. It features an elderly caribbean man in an unhappy marriage and follows his ethical dilemma of revealing his life-long queer love affair: does he risk losing his family after coming out or risk losing his lover and best friend?
Not only is it insanely funny, with fully developed characters and an engaging plot, but it brought me closer to my own father. The protagonist, Barry, is very much a product of his generation - having been brought up in a society and culture where misogyny and homophobia are the norm - and faces criticism from his two daughters. My dad and I often clash about political correctness. After reading this novel, I finally understood his perspective.
Please read. It's a perfect snapshot of the queer, Antiguan older male experience (if such a unique experience can be ever summarised).
Not only is it insanely funny, with fully developed characters and an engaging plot, but it brought me closer to my own father. The protagonist, Barry, is very much a product of his generation - having been brought up in a society and culture where misogyny and homophobia are the norm - and faces criticism from his two daughters. My dad and I often clash about political correctness. After reading this novel, I finally understood his perspective.
Please read. It's a perfect snapshot of the queer, Antiguan older male experience (if such a unique experience can be ever summarised).