2013 novel by Bernardine Evaristo
Mr Loverman is the seventh novel written by British-Nigerian author Bernardine Evaristo. Published by Penguin Books, UK, in 2013 and Akashic Books, US, in 2014, "Mr Loverman" explores the life of Britain's older Caribbean community, through the perspective of a 74-year-old Antiguan-Londoner and closet homosexual.
Reception.
On "The Omnivore", based on British press reviews, the book received an "omniscore" of 4.0 out of 5. "Culture Critic" assessed critical response as an aggregated score of 82% based on British press reviews.
The novel was positively reviewed in "The Guardian". In 2014, "Mr Loverman" won the Jerwood Uncovered Prize.
Adaptation.
In June 2023, the BBC and Fable Pictures announced an adaptation of the novel into an eight-part television series. The series began broadcasting on 14 October 2024, and starred Lennie James, Ariyon Bakare and Sharon D. Clarke.
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