Marlon James
Marlon James is a Jamaican novelist and Booker Prize winner, acclaimed for his storytelling, and he is currently adapting his work into a gripping crime drama set in Jamaica, which explores complex social issues.
Born on Jun 24, 1970 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 4 | 8.25 | 0.27% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 8,762 | $15,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 4 | 2,961,167 | 8,762 | $15,000 | 44$ |
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Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Marlon James’ conversation with Paul Holdengraber about how music influenced his personal and professional life was a huge calabash of food.
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Jamaica:
Marlon James participated in the morning Reasonings at Calabash 2025.
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Jamaica:
Marlon James, who won the 2015 Booker Prize for A Brief History of Seven Killings, is also slated to appear at the festival.
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Jamaica:
Marlon James is the 2015 Booker Prize-winner.
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Jamaica:
Marlon James is an author with whom Zadie Smith was scheduled to hang out during her visit to Jamaica.
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Jamaica:
Marlon James won the Booker Prize in 2015 and is a participant at the Calabash Festival.
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United Kingdom:
Marlon James is an ex-soldier and old friend of Ishikawa, who was featured in her series focusing on the African American community in Philadelphia.
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Guyana:
Marlon James is an internationally celebrated author participating in the festival.
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Ireland:
Marlon James is a Booker Prize-winning Jamaican novelist who wrote the series praised for its portrayal of marginalized people.
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