Marlon James explores how homophobia shaped life in Jamaica in 'The Disappearers'

Former winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running for a historic second Booker Prize victory.

Author Marlon James has secured a shortlist nomination for the prestigious Booker Prize with his new novel, "The Disappearers," which examines the lives of gay men in Jamaica during the nineteen-eighties and nineties. He joins fellow former winner Douglas Stuart on the finalist roster, opening the possibility for either writer to claim a rare second victory in the literary competition. The shortlisted works were unveiled following a rigorous selection process by the judging panel.

• Marlon James's shortlisted novel depicts the dangerous realities faced by gay men navigating homophobic societal structures in Jamaica.
• Douglas Stuart also made the finalist list with his book "John of John."
• Securing a second win would make either James or Stuart only the fifth author in the history of the award to achieve the feat.
• Judges finalized the six-book shortlist following a challenging selection debate.

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• PBS NewsHourMarlon James explores how homophobia shaped life in Jamaica in 'The Disappearers'6d ago · open ↗
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• CBC NewsMarlon James and Douglas Stuart among 6 authors shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize1w ago · open ↗

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