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M.L. Rio
ISBN 9781785656477
Rs. 1,120
Titan Books
If We Were Villains
A Novel
Who it's for: Fans of dark academia and literary thrillers
Seven ambitious theater students at an elite conservatory find their Shakespearean rivalries spill into real life when a tragic event leads to a suspicious death. A decade later, one of them, Oliver Marks, recounts the events that led to that fateful night, after serving time for a murder he may not have committed.Why You Should Read? Immerses readers in the theatrical world of Shakespeare, with clever allusions and dialogue. Explores themes of friendship, jealousy, and the destructive nature of ambition. Features a tightly woven narrative with twists and turns that keep readers guessing. Appeals to fans of dark academia and stories like The Secret History.
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- Set in the world of elite theater students and Shakespeare
- Narrated by Oliver Marks, who served time for a murder he may not have committed
- Explores friendship, jealousy, and ambition
- Appeals to fans of dark academia and The Secret History
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What is the book about?
It follows seven theater students at an elite conservatory whose Shakespearean rivalries lead to a tragic event and a suspicious death. A decade later, one of them recounts the events after serving time for a murder he may not have committed.
Who is the narrator?
Oliver Marks, one of the seven students, who tells the story from a decade after the events, having been imprisoned for a murder that may not have been his.
What genre is this book?
It is a fiction thriller with elements of mystery, dark academia, and contemporary literary fiction.
Is it similar to The Secret History?
Yes, it appeals to fans of dark academia and stories like The Secret History, focusing on a tight-knit group of students and a mysterious death.