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Release of Marlon James novel ‘The Disappearers’

Overview

Marlon James has released a new novel titled ‘The Disappearers.’ The work is described as a 600-page epic and his most personal project to date, earning a nomination for the Man Booker Prize.

Set primarily in 1980s Kingston, the narrative explores themes of Jamaican homophobia, violence, and colonialism through a story involving a brutal attack on a group of gay men. The novel utilizes a polyphonic structure that moves between Kingston, 1950s England, and the 2000s United States. James prepared for the book by conducting archival research and interviewing nearly 20 individuals regarding queer life in Jamaica.

Entities

Marlon James · Man Booker Prize · Riverhead · Kingston · Penguin Random House

Timeline

12 days ago

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Marlon James releases new novel ‘The Disappearers’
Author Marlon James has released ‘The Disappearers,’ a Booker Prize-nominated novel exploring queer life and violence in 1980s Kingston, Jamaica.
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New book releases feature Marlon James and Jill Lepore
New literary releases include Marlon James’s ‘The Disappearers,’ Katy Simpson Smith’s ‘The Maltese Version,’ Edwidge Danticat’s ‘Dèy,’ and Jill Lepore’s historical analysis of the ‘artificial state.’

Sources

bahamasspectator.com · barbadosgazette.com · bookmarks.reviews · brandonsun.com · coolhunting.com · dnyuz.com · trinidadtribune.com