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The Situation in South Carolina
Heartstown South Carolina is a small, quaint segregated town filled faithful, god-fearing obedient families. When the Black community in this small city becomes fed up with years of police brutality and second-class treatment, they join together in an epic fight that exposes the inequality and corruption to the entire country.
As the story unfolds, the entire nation becomes mesmerized by the incredibly complex story of murder, revenge and the faith of an entire community. Thousands of people from across the nation race to join this battle, not as a fight for the independence of a community, but as a symbol of every struggle for dignity and equality in the world. Soon, every eye in America becomes focused on the situation in South Carolina.
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By Omekula Austin (Greenville, SC)
In respect to the anniversary of the Rodney King beating, the killing of Sean Bell, the recent beating by Philadelphia policemen, the killing of a 90+ year old woman in Atlanta by a policeman, and the current beating of an innocent black man by Long Island policemen...are all evidence that even though THE SITUATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA is a fictitious story, it's also veritable in many aspects.
When reading this novel, you become a character yourself. Either you find yourself portraying one of the characters that are already depicted in the novel; or, you find yourself modifying the novel to include yourself as a character and taking action against THE SITUATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
As for the author, from his bio, you learn that he has had many jobs in his 30+ years; however, there is still a greater plan for him. The way he has written this novel lets us know that a FUTURE POLITICIAN is within him. Also, the sermons that Reverand James preached in the novel lets us know that a future MAN OF THE CLOTH is within him. Also, last but not least, the verbiage and history lets us know that Michael Harriot will continue to write prominent novels and that a PROFESSOR is within him.
I encourage you to read THE SITUATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA and it would make a great FATHER'S DAY GIFT!!!
By Anthony Smith (Memphis, TN)
I usually don't read many fiction novels, but I like a good story. This is a GREAT story. Well written and it hooks you from the first chapter. Not only does the book entertain you, but there are excerpts from the book that deal with actual history.
People from all different faiths will appreciate some of the religious undertones, as well as other GROUPS of people.
I finished the book in two days. I would love to see this novel turn into a movie. It could be on the success level with A Time to Kill, but matching this new millenium story.
Ahmad James - Played by Chris Brown or Lance Gross
Montressor Solomon - Played by Columbus Short
Napoleon James - Louis Gosset Jr.
Officer Coble - Josh Duhamel
Mayor Coble - ?
Well worth your time and money.
By D. Pringle (Atlanta, Georgia)
Michael Harriot is a fluent, socially observant writer whose sentences move with intelligence and wit. He compassionately renders unyielding prose that illustrates the veracity of racial iniquity, political corruption, and cultural disparity. The Situation in South Carolina articulates how the most powerful organization in society is deeply rooted in legalized discrimination and entangles its victims into a web of deceit.
For much of American history corrupt police have infringed upon the liberties of oppressed citizens. Always at the mercy of a criminal justice system that unapologetically preferred not to protect them, these citizens remained socially insignificant. When police brutalities lead to the death of a well respected resident, the community decided to take action. They demanded authentic justice. They denounced the authority of the police and refused to allow them into their territory.
The Situation in South Carolina serves as a vehicle that reviles the virulence of racism, retaliation, and redemption. Harriot deftly conveys history with an artistry to capture attention and conjure conversation. He initiates universal dialogue that merits debate from historical scholars to coffee house conversationalists. Harriot should be celebrated for his courage to broach the immensely important, often neglected topic. A spectacular debut, by far!
By K. Reynolds (Cheraw, SC United States)
The Situation in South Carolina is an great introduction to novelist Michael Harriot. The reader is given a glimpse into Heartstown South Carolina, a town both unique and familiar. The uneasy and sometimes volatile relationship between the African American community and Law enforcement provides the undercurrent for this skillfully, often poetically told story of anguish, revenge, and finally, the hope of redemption. I look forward to more from this author.
By C. K. Boyce (New Brunswick, NJ)
Wonderful book and well written. I finished the book the same day.
Can't wait for his next one!
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