Mr Loverman is the seventh novel written by British-Nigerian author Bernardine Evaristo. Published by Penguin Books, UK, in 2013[1] and Akashic Books, US, in 2014,[2][3] Mr Loverman explores the life of Britain's older Caribbean community, through the perspective of a 74-year-old Antiguan-Londoner and closet homosexual.
 First edition | |
| Author | Bernardine Evaristo |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Penguin (UK); Akashic Books (USA) |
Publication date | August 2013 (UK); April 2014 (USA) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-1617752896 |
| Followed by | Hello Mum |
Reception
editOn The Omnivore, based on British press reviews, the book received an "omniscore" of 4.0 out of 5.[4] Culture Critic assessed critical response as an aggregated score of 82% based on British press reviews.[5][6]
The novel was positively reviewed in The Guardian.[7] In 2014, Mr Loverman won the Jerwood Uncovered Prize.[8]
Adaptation
editIn June 2023, the BBC and Fable Pictures announced an adaptation of the novel into an eight-part television series.[9] The series began broadcasting on 14 October 2024, and starred Lennie James, Ariyon Bakare and Sharon D. Clarke.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ Evaristo, Bernardine. Mr Loverman. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ Evaristo, Bernardine. Mr. Loverman. Akashic Books. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Books". The Bernardine Evaristo website. Archived from the original on 5 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo". The Omnivore. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Bernadine Evaristo - Mr Loverman". Culture Critic. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Mr Loverman". Bibliosurf (in French). 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ Maggie Gee (31 August 2013). "Mr Loverman Review". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Jerwood Foundation". Jerwood Prize website. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "BBC announces new drama Mr Loverman, starring Lennie James and adapted from the novel by Bernardine Evaristo". BBC. 6 June 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (14 October 2024). "Mr Loverman review – magnificent TV that will tear your heart open". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Tate, Gabriel (4 November 2024). "Mr Loverman, finale review: a fittingly messy and heart-rending end to a fantastic drama". The Telegraph. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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