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Novelist Marlon James had his first book nominated as a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and his second book named a New York Times Editor's Choice. In this, his third novel, a failing preacher in 1957 Jamaica is ousted by a fiery newcomer who sends the congregation into a frenzy of spiritual awakening-and violence. "It's 150-proof literary rum guaranteed to intoxicate and enchant. Highly recommended."-Library Journal, starred review
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"I dont know what to say...Yes I do I read this book thinking how could it top his other book; well I was wrong they both are amazing to say the least this author is one we need to watch for in the future. Yet again another book that I love! "
— Annette (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A powerful first novel...Writing with assurance and control, James uses his small-town drama to suggest the larger anguish of a postcolonial society struggling for its own identity.”
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“An astounding book...provocative and shocking, full of imaginative vim and stylistic vigor.”
— ForeWord magazine -
“Set in James’ native Jamaica, this dynamic, vernacular debut sings of the fierce battle between two flawed preachers...Those eager for fire-and-brimstone lyricism will find this an exciting read.”
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“Elements coalesce in a Jamaican stew spicier than jerk chicken. First novelist James moves effortlessly between lyrical patois and trenchant observations...It’s 150-proof literary rum guaranteed to intoxicate and enchant. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal (starred review) -
“A mesmerizing treatise on the nature of good and evil, faith and madness, guilt and forgiveness, eloquently captured in a microcosm of society.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times Editor’s Choice
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A 2005 Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum Prize for First Fiction Finalist
John Crow's Devil Listener Reviews
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" Brilliantly dark story about good vs. evil and the way those lines often blur. "
— Zoomusicguy, 11/21/2013 -
" Will give you Nightmares while you sleep and Visions while you're awake. "
— Kisha, 9/27/2013 -
" Can't tell ya how much I adore this book. Marlon is in charge. He is the man. "
— Nathan, 9/12/2013 -
" A little sexually raw in places but the conflict good vs evil was so very well played out that I remained transfixed through-out. "
— Linda, 4/22/2013 -
" For the February 26 meeting of Gods and Monsters book group. Wow. "
— Kristin, 12/13/2012 -
" A challenging book of unremitting ugliness and sorrow. "
— RH, 11/13/2012 -
" Pretty good! I am now a fan of Marlon James! I LOVED The Book of Night Women. James delivered that same flavor in John Crow. I just need him to write more:) "
— Teleasha, 6/5/2011 -
" Talented new author! Good versus evil in the Caribbean. "
— bibbikinz, 6/4/2011 -
" I dont know what to say...Yes I do I read this book thinking how could it top his other book; well I was wrong they both are amazing to say the least this author is one we need to watch for in the future. Yet again another book that I love! "
— Annette, 5/5/2011 -
" Fire and Brimstone ministers clash in 1957 Jamaica. "
— Marilyn, 4/6/2011 -
" A little sexually raw in places but the conflict good vs evil was so very well played out that I remained transfixed through-out. "
— Linda, 11/18/2010 -
" Brilliantly dark story about good vs. evil and the way those lines often blur. "
— Zoomusicguy, 7/6/2010 -
" Fire and Brimstone ministers clash in 1957 Jamaica. <br/> "
— Marilyn, 5/25/2009 -
" Talented new author! Good versus evil in the Caribbean. "
— bibbikinz, 3/19/2007
About Marlon James
Marlon James is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller Black Leopard, Red Wolf. His book A Brief History of Seven Killings won the Man Booker Prize, the American Book Award, and the Anisfield-Wolf Award for Fiction, and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The Book of Night Women won the Minnesota Book Award and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, as well as the NAACP Image Award. He is a professor at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.
About Robin Miles
Robin Miles, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, an Audie Award for directing, and many Earphones Awards. Her film and television acting credits include The Last Days of Disco, Primary Colors, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, New York Undercover, National Geographic’s Tales from the Wild, All My Children, and One Life to Live. She regularly gives seminars to members of SAG and AFTRA actors’ unions, and in 2005 she started Narration Arts Workshop in New York City, offering audiobook recording classes and coaching. She holds a BA degree in theater studies from Yale University, an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and a certificate from the British American Drama Academy in England.