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These Violent Delights - Summary
Set against the backdrop of 1926 Shanghai, this captivating reimagining of Romeo and Juliet follows eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, the heir to the Scarlet Gang, and her former flame Roma Montagov, who leads the rival White Flowers. As a mysterious madness sweeps through the city, causing people to claw their own throats out, these former lovers must set aside their blood feud and work together to save their city. This atmospheric historical fantasy weaves together elements of Shakespeare's classic tragedy with gangster politics, colonial tension, and supernatural horror in a uniquely compelling narrative.
Key Themes
Power and Identity
The complex interplay between inherited responsibility and personal desire shapes both protagonists as they navigate their roles as heirs to rival gangs while questioning their predetermined paths and true identities.
Love Versus Duty
The central conflict between heart and obligation forces characters to choose between their feelings for each other and their loyalty to their respective families, creating a modern exploration of fate versus free will.
Colonial Impact
The story delves deep into the effects of foreign influence on 1920s Shanghai, examining how external powers affect local politics, culture, and the daily lives of its inhabitants through the lens of gang warfare and social upheaval.
FAQ's
Yes, while the book contains violence and complex themes, it's written for a young adult audience (14+) with appropriate content handling and engaging storytelling that appeals to both teenage and adult readers.
While knowledge of Shakespeare's play can enhance the reading experience by spotting clever parallels and references, the story stands entirely on its own as a unique and original narrative.
Yes, "These Violent Delights" is the first book in a duology, followed by "Our Violent Ends," which concludes the story of Juliette and Roma in Shanghai.
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