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Marlon James Favorite, But Surprises Could Win Booker Prize
6 Nov
Summary
- Marlon James's 'The Disappearers' is a top contender for the Booker Prize.
- Shortlisted novels include a campus experiment and an alien-ravaged Britain tale.
- The Booker Prize ceremony is scheduled for Monday in London.
The Booker Prize winner will be revealed on Monday at a London ceremony. Marlon James's "The Disappearers," a monumental novel about gay men in 1980s Jamaica facing a homophobic attack, is a favored contender. Bookmakers also highlight Luke Kennard's "Black Bag," a satirical campus novel about an actor in a psychology experiment, noted for its humor.
Other shortlisted titles include a novel depicting an alien-ravaged Britain and a story of a depressed history teacher's transformation. Readers are invited to cast their votes for their preferred nominee before the judges make their final decision. Past winners include literary giants like Salman Rushdie and Arundhati Roy.
