"A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James is a sprawling epic that dives deep into the political turbulence and social upheaval of Jamaica in the 1970s and 1980s. The novel is centered around the attempted assassination of Bob Marley in 1976 and its aftermath, exploring the lives of various characters connected to the event. From gangsters to CIA agents, politicians to journalists, James weaves a complex tapestry of voices and perspectives that paint a vivid portrait of a nation in crisis.