Oliver agrees to narrate his story after he is released from prison. He visits Oliver in jail one last time, asking him to tell him the truth now that Colborne is set to retire from the force. Despite Oliver’s confession, Detective Colborne, the lead investigator on the case, has always suspected Oliver was not behind the murder. She lives in Washington, D.C.Ĭontent Warning: If We Were Villains contains depictions of drug use, domestic abuse, and suicide, which are referenced in this guide.ģ1-year-old Oliver Marks is finishing up a 10-year jail term for the murder of his former drama-school classmate, Richard Stirling. She gained her master’s in Shakespeare studies from King’s College London and Shakespeare’s Globe and is currently studying for her PhD in early modern English literature at the University of Maryland. Rio has worked in both academia and theatre. All quotes from Shakespeare’s plays are in italics and are accompanied by citations. This guide follows the Titan Books, London, 2017 edition.
On its publication, the novel was praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and pacy plot it has since become an international bestseller, published in six languages. Shakespearean themes such as love, jealousy, ambition, and murder abound as the characters blur the line between dramatic text and reality.
The characters quote Shakespeare to each other and embody his characters. Rio structures the novel as a five-act play, titling the chapters as scenes.
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