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Literary Fiction· Jamaica

A Brief History of Seven Killings

by Marlon James
Aggregate Editorial Score89/100
★Booker Prize
Published 2015704 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Marlon James's A Brief History of Seven Killings (2015) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. The attempted assassination of Bob Marley in 1976 Kingston, Jamaica triggers a vast narrative spanning three decades, told through dozens of voices from gunmen to CIA operatives to journalists. James's Booker Prize winner is a political and social epic of post-colonial Jamaica, violent and virtuosic. Themes of Jamaica, violence, politics run through the work. The book has received recognition from Booker Prize 2015.

Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
winner · global
201589
✍️
About the Author
Marlon James
Jamaica
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Brief History of Seven Killings about?

The attempted assassination of Bob Marley in 1976 Kingston, Jamaica triggers a vast narrative spanning three decades, told through dozens of voices from gunmen to CIA operatives to journalists. James's Booker Prize winner is a political and social epic of post-colonial Jamaica, violent and virtuosic.

Who wrote A Brief History of Seven Killings?

A Brief History of Seven Killings was written by Marlon James, from Jamaica. First published in 2015.

What awards has A Brief History of Seven Killings won?

A Brief History of Seven Killings has received the following awards and honours: Booker Prize 2015.

Is A Brief History of Seven Killings worth reading?

A Brief History of Seven Killings is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 89/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Jamaica, violence, politics.