Southside Story

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Set against the backdrop of 1970s Jamaica, the novel explores the Rastafari revolution amidst the clash of socialism and capitalism. It delves into the violent realities of Southside, a community marked by political gang warfare and social upheaval. The story follows Yvonne and Jerry, middle-class youths who embrace Rastafari ideals in their quest for identity and justice. As they navigate family rejection and street violence, the narrative highlights the contrasts between public condemnation of their culture and the hidden participation of the elite in the illicit drug trade.