A Brief History of Seven Killings
by Marlon James
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 13.6K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 688 pages.
About A Brief History of Seven Killings
WINNER OF THE 2015 MAN BOOKER PRIZE FOR FICTION From the acclaimed author of The Book of Night Women comes a masterfully written novel that explores the attempted assassination of Bob Marley in the late 1970s.On December 3, 1976, just before the Jamaican general election and two days before Bob Marley was to play the Smile Jamaica Concert, gunmen stormed his house, machine guns blazing. The attack nearly killed the Reggae superstar, his wife, and his manager, and injured several others. Marley would go on to perform at the free concert on December 5, but he left the country the next day, not to return for two years.Deftly spanning decades and continents and peopled with a wide range of characters—assassins, journalists, drug dealers, and even ghosts—A Brief History of Seven Killings is the fictional exploration of that dangerous and unstable time and its bloody aftermath, from the streets and slums of Kingston in the 70s, to the crack wars in 80s New York, to a radically altered Jamaica in the 90s. Brilliantly inventive and stunningly ambitious, this novel is a revealing modern epic that will secure Marlon James’ place among the great literary talents of his generation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Marlon James |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 688 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,578 |
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What genre is A Brief History of Seven Killings?
A Brief History of Seven Killings is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
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Based on 13.6K reader ratings, A Brief History of Seven Killings has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Brief History of Seven Killings?
A Brief History of Seven Killings has 688 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Brief History of Seven Killings?
A Brief History of Seven Killings was written by Marlon James. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for A Brief History of Seven Killings?
The ISBN-13 for A Brief History of Seven Killings is 9781594486000.0.
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