A review by pawswithabook
Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Married, with grown up daughters and a teenage grandson, seventy four year old Antiguan born Barrington Jedidiah Walker, Barry, for the past 60 years, has been in a secret relationship with the love of his life, Morris. 

I adore Bernadine Evaristo’s writing, and this book is another triumph as she brings life to her characters by adopting their style and language.

The characters are so real and flawed, but oh so lovable… so vibrant they dance from the pages. I felt like I was experiencing life with them, and absolutely fell in love with Morris myself.  

This is a book about complicated families, about the fear that prejudice causes, about the joy and sadness love can bring, about identity and belonging. It has serious points of reflection but the writing is full of energy, with an uplifting bounce and flows beautifully. 

I LOVED this book and cannot wait to see the characters brought to life in the BBC adaptation. I’m not sure of the date but it can’t come soon enough!