 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 |
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.
Reception
The novel was positively reviewed in The Guardian. [4] In 2014, Mr Loverman won the Jerwood Uncovered Prize. [5]
Adaptation
In June 2023, the BBC and Fable Pictures announced an adaptation of the novel into an eight-part television series, starring Lennie James. [6]
References
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^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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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 |
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.
Reception
The novel was positively reviewed in The Guardian. [4] In 2014, Mr Loverman won the Jerwood Uncovered Prize. [5]
Adaptation
In June 2023, the BBC and Fable Pictures announced an adaptation of the novel into an eight-part television series, starring Lennie James. [6]
References
-
^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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