Marlon James's 'The Disappearers' Published; Author Shares Jamaica Guide

Marlon James, the Jamaican-born author of the 2015 Booker Prize-winning novel 'A Brief History of Seven Killings', has released his latest novel, 'The Disappearers', on the same day as this guide. The book, which is set in Jamaica and has been longlisted for the Booker Prize, was praised by The New York Times critic Dwight Garner as 'the book of the decade, if not the century'. The 600-page novel follows eight gay men living in Jamaica and has been compared to Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' and Toni Morrison's 'Song of Solomon'. In a Vogue article, James offers a personal guide to Kingston and other Jamaican locations, recommending spots for breakfast, coffee, late-night food, art, nature, and more. He highlights Triple T'z for breakfast, Susie's for coffee, and pan chicken from roadside vendors. For art, he recommends Olympia Gallery, the largest private exhibition space in Jamaica, open since 1974. He also mentions tourist attractions like Dunn's River Falls, nature escapes like Castleton Gardens, and the best view at Firefly, Noel Coward's former home. James advises against taking Robot Taxis but recommends hiring drivers with names like Bad Habit and Epic Hands. He suggests Devon House for a cheap date and Tuesday Service for people watching, describing it as a spiritual experience and the birthplace of the next wave of reggae. He also reveals a secret about black-sand beaches like Wickie Wackie, which are often deserted and can serve as private nude beaches.