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A Brief History of Seven Killings
Book • 2014
The book is set in Jamaica in 1976 and revolves around the attempted assassination of Bob Marley, known as 'the Singer' in the novel.
It spans three decades, delving into Jamaican history, government conspiracies, CIA involvement, and the crack wars in New York City.
The novel features a complex web of characters, including street kids, drug lords, journalists, and prostitutes, and is known for its masterful storytelling, multiple narrative voices, and detailed historical context.
It has been praised for its ambitious scope, inventive prose, and vivid portrayal of Jamaican culture and politics.
It spans three decades, delving into Jamaican history, government conspiracies, CIA involvement, and the crack wars in New York City.
The novel features a complex web of characters, including street kids, drug lords, journalists, and prostitutes, and is known for its masterful storytelling, multiple narrative voices, and detailed historical context.
It has been praised for its ambitious scope, inventive prose, and vivid portrayal of Jamaican culture and politics.
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Im Podcast wird "A Brief History of Seven Killings" von Marlon James erwähnt, der 2015 den Man Booker Prize dafür gewonnen hat.
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