Category - Fiction / Suspense & Thrillers
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 3 months ago
Views - 5
Ships From - New Jersey
Est. Publication Date - Apr 2018
Seller Description
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."
Additional Information
If We Were Villains: A Novel
ISBN: 9781250095299
Publisher Description
“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.” ...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed but predominantly positive opinions about this book. Many found the integration of Shakespearean themes with a modern twist to be captivating and thought-provoking, praising the intricate character development and the suspenseful plot. Some readers were deeply moved and attached to the characters, appreciating the dark academia setting and the literary references. However, a few readers felt the pacing was slow and the plot predictable, with some finding the constant Shakespearean dialogue challenging. Overall, the book is celebrated for its psychological depth and emotional impact, making it a strong recommendation for fans of literary fiction and mystery.