Beskrivelse
Mr. Loverman follows Barrington Jedidiah Walker, a seventy-four-year-old Caribbean man living in Hackney, who leads a secret double life. Beneath his witty and stylish exterior lies a hidden truth about his identity and relationships.
A compelling story about love, identity, and the challenges of living authentically within Britain's older Caribbean community.
Born and raised in Antigua, Barrington has called Hackney home since the 1960s. Known locally for his sharp humor, love of retro fashion, and Shakespearean quotes, he is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Yet, Barrington harbors a secret: he is gay and has been romantically involved with his lifelong friend, Morris.
His wife, Carmel, deeply religious and disillusioned, wrongly believes Barrington's infidelities are with other women. As their marriage unravels, Barrington longs to divorce Carmel and finally live openly with Morris. But after decades of fear and concealment, breaking free feels like an enormous challenge.
Mr. Loverman offers a groundbreaking look into the lives of Britain's older Caribbean community, challenging cultural stereotypes and revealing the profound consequences of hiding one's true self. This powerful novel has been honored with the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize 2014 and the Ferro Grumley Award for LGBT Fiction 2015.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Bernardine Evaristo |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Penguin Books |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9780241145784 |
| ISBN-10 | 0241145783 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 320 |
| Tags | Girl, Woman, Other, Women, Mr. Loverman, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
