March 06, 2009
Marlon James's new novel The Book of Night Women is set on a Jamaican sugar plantation at the turn of the 19th century. It follows slave rebellion, but is also a coming-of-age story of Lilith, the enslaved daughter of the plantation's overseer. James talks to Kurt about the challenges of writing voices for nine different women.
Great interview. i relate to what Marlon said about black writers who do not fit into stereotypes. Sheryl A. Keen is one such writer. She is from Jamaica too but writes a bit differently. Everybody has their own way of telling a story.
Dalton
Oh man, Bjork's Homogenic is truly my favorite album!
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