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A review by sandiet
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
5.0
4.5 rounded up.
This book covered so many topics and it was done very well. Nothing felt rushed or skimmed over.
Sibling rivalry, marital discourse, parenting, post-natal depression, mental health, and religion are all covered in this novel.
The main topic? A long time (60+ years) homosexual relationship between two West Indian men who are now in their 70's. Knowing they'd be scorned or worse, they've kept their love for each other a well guarded secret and everyone thinks they're just best friends. The fallout is inevitable once Barrington Walker decides he's had enough of this double life and comes to a decision to leave his long-suffering wife Carmel and be with the man he loves.
I listened to the audio and the narrators were excellent. I imagine reading it would be just as enjoyable. Anyone who knows and understands the West Indian lingo/lilt will enjoy this book. It only requires an open mind...love is love and that's all that matters. This book was poignant, sad and funny and I wholeheartedly recommend.
This book covered so many topics and it was done very well. Nothing felt rushed or skimmed over.
Sibling rivalry, marital discourse, parenting, post-natal depression, mental health, and religion are all covered in this novel.
The main topic? A long time (60+ years) homosexual relationship between two West Indian men who are now in their 70's. Knowing they'd be scorned or worse, they've kept their love for each other a well guarded secret and everyone thinks they're just best friends. The fallout is inevitable once Barrington Walker decides he's had enough of this double life and comes to a decision to leave his long-suffering wife Carmel and be with the man he loves.
I listened to the audio and the narrators were excellent. I imagine reading it would be just as enjoyable. Anyone who knows and understands the West Indian lingo/lilt will enjoy this book. It only requires an open mind...love is love and that's all that matters. This book was poignant, sad and funny and I wholeheartedly recommend.