If We Were Villains: A Novel
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“Much like Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, M. L. Rio’s sparkling debut is a richly layered story of love, friendship, and obsession…will keep you riveted through its final, electrifying moments.”
―Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Nest
“Nerdily (and winningly) in love with Shakespeare…Readable, smart.”
―New York Times Book Review
On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it.
A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingénue, extras.
But in their fourth and final year, good-natured rivalries turn ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students’ world of make-believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent.
If We Were Villains was named one of Bustle’s Best Thriller Novels of the Year, and Mystery Scene says, “A well-written and gripping ode to the stage…A fascinating, unorthodox take on rivalry, friendship, and truth.”
Publisher : Flatiron Books; Reprint edition (April 17, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250095298
ISBN-13 : 978-1250095299
Item Weight : 13.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.4 x 1 x 8.2 inches
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Customers find the book to be a stunning read with a captivating story that serves as a love letter to Shakespearean tragedies, featuring well-developed characters with unique personalities. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it’s written in a play format, and customers appreciate the intimacy of the friendship group dynamic. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others note a slow start, and customers disagree on how easy the book is to understand.
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