Wall Street Journal Reviews Marlon James’s Novel ‘The Disappearers’
The WSJ publishes a critical review of Jamaican author Marlon James’s latest fiction work, exploring its narrative themes and literary execution.
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The WSJ publishes a critical review of Jamaican author Marlon James’s latest fiction work, exploring its narrative themes and literary execution.
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Motive Pictures, producer of 'Young Sherlock,' is developing two new dramas with Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James as it expands its development team.

Marlon James' Booker-listed epic, 'The Disappearers,' set in Aids-era Kingston, is reviewed as a powerful, bitter, bawdy, and ravishingly queer exposé of homophobia in Jamaica.

Authors Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart, Marlon James, and Rebecca Perry are among those on the broader longlist for this year's Booker Prize, from which the jury will select the winner. The thirteen selected books include novels set in various locations.

This article highlights the most anticipated book releases for the autumn season, featuring works from Booker-listed Marlon James, memoirs by Michael Douglas, Dustin Hoffman, and Judi Dench, and new titles from Barbara Kingsolver, Jonathan Coe, and Yiyun Li.

The Booker Prize longlist for 2026 has been announced, featuring 13 authors including former winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, alongside triple nominee Elizabeth Strout, with organizers noting a focus on rewarding courage and risk in selection.