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
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Love how this book slowly gives you a new piece to the puzzle until you are able to complete the picture
I went into it hearing it was similar to The Secret History, but beyond character similarities I don’t really see that at all. Their purposes are entirely different in the best way. In its rawest form, this book is a retelling of a Shakespearean tragedy down to the letter. Even knowing that the end was coming, it still managed to wreck me.
If you like Shakespeare...this is the book for you.
If that is not your cup of tea, however, then you might want to look elsewhere as half of the book`s meaning might be lost.
This book would be a perfect fit with those that have a splash of theatre kid in them and a taste for the dramatic. If you prefer more straightforward reads then this can come off as a little pretentions.
The "open" ending however, is a marvelous touch and really sparked...read more
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