Marlon James
A Jamaican novelist, who won the Booker Prize for his novel, A Brief History of Seven Killings. His work is known for its multi-layered narratives, complex characters, and unflinching exploration of Jamaican history, politics, and violence, often employing a unique blend of historical realism and folklore. James's powerful prose and innovative storytelling have established him as a significant contemporary literary voice.
A Brief History of Seven Killings is a sprawling and ambitious novel centered around the attempted assassination of Bob Marley in 1976. Through a chorus of diverse voices, the book delves into Jamaican history, politics, gang violence, and the cultural impact of reggae music, creating a vivid and complex tapestry of a turbulent era.