As much as her betrayal hurt me too, I wasnt about to sit there and listen to Jamess rant about her and not say a word. I wanted to cry. It would have only tortured Oliver with false hope, and . We lived our lives in between sonnets, with drama and comedy lost together in a sky of words at our disposal. The previous nights melancholia felt odd in the light of morning, with grief and sorrow lost and gone along with the stars. Language: R (136 swears 74 'f'); Mature Content: PG-13 Vague, undescriptive sex, mention eating disorder, drinking, and smoking, overdose Violence: PG-13 Rough "play" that results in injury, descriptive murder . Dont make it about that., Im not making anything into anything. If We Were Villains is a love letter to Shakespeare and the theater. Having made halfway friends . It means special editions of her favourite books, a new pair of knitting needles to make up for the old ones shes been meaning to replace, a challenge in the form of a plant that shes never owned before. left kudos on this work! As a young actor, Oliver and his friends attended an elite arts college. As a young actor studying Shakespeare at an elite arts conservatory, Oliver noticed that his talented classmates seem to play the same roles onstage and off - villain, hero, tyrant, temptress - though Oliver felt doomed to always be a secondary character in someone else's story. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply". 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 . And nothing in a story is not intentional. Why?, Do what, exactly? I asked, drier than I had intended. Meredith was done with Richards shit way before he died, and I think she was genuine with her feelings for him. "Oliver", James whispered, no more than a breath out of his lips; relief, pain, and surprise all mingled together. No words were necessary, at this point, to be honest. Thank you for reading my rant. Realizing their time is up, James kisses Oliver onstage. Only long enough for me to finally realize that I could never give myself to her like that, no matter how much I loved her, no matter how attracted to her I ever was. His hand, which had been holding onto my shoulder, started stroking my skin right there, and he slowly cracked his eyes open, blinking away the sleep and the dried tears in them, and taking my face in. 10 years after he was sent to prison for murder, Oliver Marks is finally ready to tell the truth about what really happened on that night, and the time leading up to his arrest. The last and only kiss we had ever shared had been a fleeting thing, almost unnoticeable, and how it felt had been lost in my brain amongst everything else that happened that night. [1]. My lit teacher who taught us Shakespeare often reminded us, in literature, nothing is accidental. These characters speak Shakespeare like a language in its own right, with double meanings layered into every sentence. Afterwards, Oliver seeks out Meredith to comfort her, and the two end up having sex. You had no right to take my place., Yes, but what were you protecting me from? Come find me at @bluejaey10 on insta if y'all Wana talk. Cmon, Oliver, she wasnt any saint. Would that fit his character? This is a great take on this!! And you do? As his fingerprints are on both the shirt scrap and the boat hook, he is arrested and put on trial, though Colborne does not believe him to be the real killer. The group agrees to wait for Richard to die, then call the police and pretend he was already dead when they came upon him. Maybe some things would have been different in the overall plot, but I dont think it would have changed the ending. Its just this, I dont understand it., To be honest, maybe I dont understand it either, not fully. My take is this: James was deliberate. On the day he's released, he's greeted by the man who put him in prison. Water left no room for regret. Detective Colborne is retiring, but before he does, he wants to know what really happened a decade ago. So the aforementioned line suggests that this tragedy is no different and we don't get the happy ending we want but we are given false hope. However, Ive been asking myself why fake his death, then? But I really like this idea. When you spend most of your life in theater, lost in the words of a man who felt and wrote so deeply at every turn of a page, and you go through the sort of experiences that I had gone through, you come out the other side expecting a moment like this to be held with fireworks playing in the background, lullabied by a classic orchestra, and the perfect game of lights to shine on every feature, every blink of the eye. And as for the fairness of it all I slept with Meredith that night. That had always been our thing, after all: understanding each other. Making sure he was there. Wow, present tense, Oliver? Mhmm yeah, I know what you mean. I only nodded, embarrassed by how right he was. It incorporates Gothic and vintage style elements, as well as references to ancient Greece, Rome, and the Renaissance. Well, Oliver, what in our godforsaken lives has ever made sense? M. L. Rio: If we were villains. 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. Since I couldnt count on the others to help me, I went by myself. And maybe for just a split second, I, too, knew what drowning felt like.James Farrow stood before me. If James Farrow was what it felt like to get lost in between the stars, then I didnt ever want to be found. And what will happen to them now?.. I think James is dead. and all of this is kind of confirmed by the last sentence ig "his body was never found".. i hope what I wrote is understandable, sorry for the mistakes english is not my first language. First line: "The time: September 1997, my fourth and final year at Dellecher Classical Conservatory." Like, the scene where Oliver realizes Wren and James probably like each other and something clenched uncomfortably in his chest ??? The first-person narrator of the novel, in the present Oliver has just finished a 10-year prison sentence for the murder of his classmate Richard Stirling. Oliver's friendship with James for instance was beautifully and subtly written and was one of my favourite parts of the novel. If you havent made any enemies in life, youve been living too safely. Rio. Rio, inspired by the secret history by donna tartt, I love you so much it scares me half to death (The other half I guess Im giving to you), Alexanders confused but he has the spirit, And Richards still dead (small victories), The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth, Alexander is really not ok guys he needs help, I didn't like the way Oliver handled the situation in the library, No beta we die likemy sleep schedule apparently, but i found it cute and interesting to explore, this is my first time writing a straight couple, I have no clue when the other parts will come out, the sexual content isn't bad it's super brief, you got a nine to five (so i'll take the night shift), I'm not saying that you love me (I'm not saying anything). The Jews were just starting to migrate to England and the racism towards them was motivated by their . He bent down and kissed my face where it had landed, resting his lips there for a moment. We would figure it all out, eventually. James takes Wren to bed with him, his revenge on Oliver. Whether it's a meditation on time-keeping, a maritime true-life tale or an investigation into waste, these are the titles to add to your reading list this year. James was all there was; the whole fucking universe and every rhyme ever written. Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jake Scheier, and Kevin Feige on stage at D23. As if sensing my brain fume with concerns for the uncertain future, James began to shift on top of me, his head slowly rolling sideways on my chest to look up at me. Forgive me if it eventually got too much for me to stay. He snapped. I literally just finished the book, and I believe that James wouldnt have left that particular note to Oliver without it having some kind of meaning. I took my time, kissing, sucking at his skin and breathing him in, satisfied by the sounds he produced in response. And in this case the letter does get to Romeo (Oliver) in time and he finds his Juliet (James). (Destiel vibes). Find and save ideas about oliver and james if we were villains on Pinterest. "It was good that I had taken the time to breathe before setting the scene into motion, because once the door opened, complaining slightly at its hinges, my lungs stopped. Discover more posts about oliver marks, iwwv, james farrow, donna tartt, classic books, dark academia books, and if we were villains. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Oliver is a meek, mild, and quiet young man. I brought both my arms around him, and a single pull was enough to have him losing all strength and falling on top of me, sobbing. When Oliver returns to Dellecher, he cleans the Castle as part of his new custodial duties, overhearing a visit from Detective Colborne and his partner, during which Colborne admits that, despite the official ruling, he does not believe Richard's death to be an accident. Only because that was something I could do now. 4.23. If we were villains _ M. L. Rio Como um dos sete jovens atores que estudam Shakespeare em uma faculdade de elite, Oliver e seus amigos desempenham os mesmos. As a friend, and something else I cant quite name, I repeated. He had his hands resting on top of the table, his coffee mug long forgotten to the side. Richard injures Oliver and James, as they practice the assassination scene from "Julius Caesar". By Fromtheattic. Rio. So, of course, I would jump at the slightest chance that he might be alive, waiting for me in a place that would be only ours to find. Oliver is freed from a physical cage while James frees himself from an emotional one. He becomes jealous and realizes that he is romantically attracted to James. Published: 2017. Instead, Oliver goes to visit Meredith, now a television actress living in Chicago. . Well, too bad. Oliver Marks ha scontato dieci anni di carcere per l'omicidio di un compagno di college. IMO, it ties into the bird imagery. Because as much as it might hurt you to know, I do love Meredith. It is. He said, looking down at his hands. oliver finds james alive after being released from prison. In this secluded world of firelight and leather . You dont know because you got to be punished, and I bet it felt good. He didnt dare attempt to find James, worrying what else may befall his troubled mind if his eyes crept their way along James face once again that night. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I blinked away the wetness building in my eyes, and pretended not to feel the crashing weight on my chest. However why should he fake his own death? Whereas the outside would send any slightly superstitious man running, scared of place so seemingly haunted, the interior was quite nice. We were quite blind, werent we? I wanted to laugh. Words: Jonathan Wells. Instead, we both fell back to silence, probably processing our own emotions, getting our heads in a better state before speaking again. One step, then two. I-, I stopped, guilt climbing up my spine. Dark Helmet - Spaceballs (1987) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. I would find a way to apologize to her, but being honest, I suspect she always knew that if James had stayed in the picture, me and her wouldnt stand a chance. You went to Meredith when you got out? He asked, hurt by it. his girlfriend. Flatiron Books, 2017. A bully we loved until we couldnt anymore. Even by Mel Brooks standards, Spaceballs' villain is ridiculous. The inseparable duo. That was a difficult task, now. Maybe brighter than they had been since the night of Richards death. At the cast party, Richard punches a student who had been flirting with Meredith. Whether we would go back into the world together and tell everyone we knew that James was still alive or if I would simply fake my own death and join him in our peaceful afterlife, I didnt care. He proceeds to call Meredith a slut and gets in a physical argument with her as well. All that mattered was James mouth making its way through every inch of me, every minor corner of my body. Its got a gripping plot, and a selection of likeable, even if sometimes slightly stuck up characters. (LogOut/ When the door came within reaching distance, I knocked, forcefully. He had killed himself, drowned, joining his sins in the only way he knew how. Truth is, I couldnt say myself, and it was probably the both of you. i want him to be alive but the grief was already killing him at dellcher.. and then the one person he feels more for than anyone else takes the fall for him. "This is the tragedy, they let you think it will be a happy ending until the very last minute" I paraphrased. And in all my love for literature, there was only one thing I knew for sure. I couldnt have Filippa over for lunch and not talk about it, but talking about it was too much to stomach, even with her. You were someone else, as if you had never come down from playing your character.. Biiiiiiiiii. I know it is a stretch but that is what came to my mind. James blinked at me. James poured us two mugs and gestured for me to sit at the small kitchen table. The rest have not really commented on supposed Joliver. Yes, Meredith was scared, and hurt but she was also jealous., Dont do that. See a recent post on Tumblr from @secrethistoryfan about if we were villains. james doesn't want to be found. IMO: The group of seven spoke in carefully chosen, always intentional Shakespearean quotes. If you liked this review, I post more of them on my socials. And that wouldnt have been just an accident. Out of everyone in the group, I thought she was the most respectful of and dedicated to her friendships with the others. I just couldnt stop thinking about what would happen next and I needed to bring my vision of it to life, so here it is. It has always been like that. For strength, in case no one did. He didnt look much older than when I last saw him, four years prior. As long as I had him, the world could very well burst into flames and disappear, and I wouldnt give a damn. Quoted as being the most academic of them all: he knew what he was doing. Whatd changed, mostly, was his hair, but the grey, almost in smoking tones, looked good on him. Afterwards, Oliver discovers a bloodstained piece of fabric in the fireplace and hides it among some discarded sets in the Fine Arts Building. There were also a lot of Shakespeare references and quotes throughout, as the students not only perform his works but sometimes speak in Shakespearean quotes in their day-to-day life. It was literally the first thing I wanted to do when I got out. Do you wish I had done it? He asked me, flatly. And I wouldnt have regretted it.. We were drawn to each other like . What was your answer? He was so tense, I almost felt my own shoulders hurt in solidarity to his. Only he and filippa besides Oliver know of his crimes. But barely had I set foot back into the world, and it was already crumbling from under my feet, taking away my only peace, my only solace. I had asked her to never kiss you again the way you two had done in Gwendolyns class, and she asked me who it was I was jealous of.. Yes, that. When they receive the cast, Alexander's predictions are revealed to be correct. and if we follow Pericles, he was also separated from his family and they thought he was dead before reuniting. Its been so many weeks. Why you didnt try to overrun the sentence. God, when I saw the bruises hed left on your arms, I-, I wanted to. 10 years after the events, Oliver is approached by the former police officer who investigated his . (LogOut/ Rating: 2.5/5. I think youve been mad at me for a long time., Of course Im mad at you. No. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after 10 years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. I finished my mug, but James had been staring into his for a while now, leaving it to get cold. 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, ingnue, extras. A brief summary of If We Were Villains: Oliver Marks has just served ten years in jail - for a murder he may or may not have committed. I assure you that had Richard not died by your hand, he wouldnt have survived much longer than the next day, as far as I was concerned., So thats why you convinced me to let him die? Meredith also knew about his crimes, she told Colborne. This actually shed some light on the ending for me. Said in words others could hear, but only I would listen to. Takes place after the argument James and Oliver have, they both are honest to each other and provide comfort the best they can, the only way they know how. As soon as Oliver remembered the story behind the quote James used in his letter, he leapt to verify his death. You werent yourself! The plot is framed as the memories of Oliver Marks upon his release from prison, as told to the former detective who put him there. They stop and they look. Look, I never thought she was my biggest fan, okay? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I could see worry and guilt in his eyes, a line of concern forming between his eyebrows, and I didnt like it. If We Were Villians is hard to put down. I saw this place, and it got me thinking of you. If youre looking for more dark academia books to read, there are plenty of great titles to try such as Ace of Spades by Faridah bk-ymd, and Bunny by Mona Awad. 13 characters in If We Were Villains are available for you to type their personalities: James Farrow, Meredith Dardenne, Oliver Marks. What I did, James tried correcting me, but I wouldnt have it. In the days of Shakespeare, many of the people were anti-Semitic. And maybe for just a split second, I, too, knew what drowning felt like.James Farrow stood before me. For pleasure and for life. Why did you do it? I blurted out. The novel drew mixed reviews. I think coffee would be great, thank you.. James and Oliver. 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