Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo

26 reviews

jude7's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Sexual content

lya_thebananahead's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was my first Evaristo and now I'm excited to dive more into her work. The characters in this story are flawed, funny and beautiful humans. I don't think I've ever read such a true and yet lighthearted portrayal of the elderly. The ending does feel too free of conflicts, but the rest of the story is so captivating  I didn't find myself caring much for the rushness.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Homophobia

Moderate: Racism

kayleyhyde's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, and Infidelity

Moderate: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Religious bigotry, and Racism

amberinbookland's review against another edition

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, and Infidelity

lilacteaandbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Mental illness

tina94's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Fatphobia and Forced institutionalization

Post-Partum depression