Watson, Sterling
The Committee
- ISBN 13:
- 9781617757686
- author:
- Watson, Sterling
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Akashic Books,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres (0.43 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Committee by Sterling Watson is a gripping tale of intolerance and prejudice set against the backdrop of 1950s Gainesville, Florida. In this captivating story, a group of men known as the Committee use their power to investigate, threaten, and control the community, pitting friends against each other in a struggle for the soul of the town. As the Committee's influence grows, careers and lives are threatened, and the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred. Based on actual historical events, this novel explores themes of love, war, friendship, betrayal, and compromise, ultimately leading to a confrontation with the encroachment of freedom by those who believe they are doing God's work. With its thought-provoking exploration of power, control, and the human condition, The Committee is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the complexities of human relationships.
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