Marlon James: Books and Literary Awards
3 recorded books, 1 winning results and 3 shortlist or finalist results, spanning 2009–2019. This is an award-based reading guide, not a complete bibliography.
Explore the books
- A Brief History of Seven Killings · approximately 688 pages
Awards and nominations by year
| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Marlon James | National Book Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
| 2015 | Marlon James | The Booker Prize | winnerSource |
| 2014 | Marlon James | National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
| 2009 | Marlon James | National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
Authors recognised by the same prizes
Explore other writers in these prize histories; a shared award does not necessarily mean a similar writing style.
- John Updike — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, National Book Award for Fiction
- Philip Roth — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, National Book Award for Fiction
- E. L. Doctorow — National Book Award for Fiction, National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
- Joyce Carol Oates — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, National Book Award for Fiction
- Vladimir Nabokov — National Book Award for Fiction, National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction