Marlon James's Epic Novel Confronts Homophobia in Jamaica
Marlon James's new novel, longlisted for the Booker Prize, is a sprawling epic set in Aids-era Kingston that confronts Jamaican homophobia. The story follows a group of queer men preparing a play, leading to a brutal mob attack. The review calls it a bitter, bawdy, and emotionally powerful work.
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