![]() ![]() Loverman.explores issues of homosexuality in the British West Indies and London’s West Indian diaspora community.I loved.this tender, even trailblazing novel.” “Fear and loathing of homosexuals has a long history in the West Indies.Bernardine Evaristo, in her funny, brave new novel, Mr. himself might have acknowledged-it is very clever indeed.” “A brilliant study of great characters in modern London. If you don’t yet know her work, you should-she says things about modern Britain that no one else does.” “This riproaring, full-bodied riff on sex, secrecy and family is Bernardine Evaristo’s seventh book. "Evaristo is extremely attentive to the function of language, the power of words to shape reality." ![]() Chris Abani, author of The Secret History of Las Vegas “Bernardine Evaristo uncovers characters lost to history and myth and with compassion, an original and brilliant voice, and an unparalleled craft-all tinged with humor-she restores them and thus us.” ![]() "In this vibrant novel, Evaristo draws wonderful character portraits of complex individuals as well as the West Indian immigrant culture in Britain." ![]()
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