After reading 'Girl, Woman Other', I wanted to read more by her because I loved her writing & this book which was published back in 2013 was my pick. A male character written by a female author has never been done better. We meet Barrington Jedidiah Walker 'Esq', a 74 year old Antiguan man living in the UK who has been married to his wife Carmel for over 50 years but has been having an affair with Morris, his best friend for longer than that. Hate him or love him, 'Barry', the main character carries this book all through with his wit, prowess at the Queen’s language, chauvinism, storytelling skills, advice, misogynistic views, fashion sense & of course the undeniable fete of living a lie almost all his life.

Nevertheless, the other characters were also given strong storylines which I feel made this book complete, even though I would have just been contented with 'Barry' alone. I was happy-sad when I finished reading this book & was so glad when it was chosen as a Bookclub pick because it meant that I could read it again & meet 'Barry' again.

Pick it up if you can, 'Barry' is worth it, I promise!