7/7/2023 0 Comments These violent delights book 2This band of intrepid young gangsters must forge their own paths as they desperately fight to escape the sins of their fathers. The moments that took my breath away were not between Juliette and her star-crossed love but the LGBTQ+ characters, who face much greater obstacles than feuding families. It is a world far beyond the grasp of a white, male, English playwright. While Gong stays true to Shakespeare’s original themes, she brings to life a host of rich characters in a vibrant world. No action is without consequence in this romance because true love can only end in tragedy.Īs the characters transcend gender roles, family expectations, and a city soaked in blood, each connects with something so much bigger than themselves. Gong’s characters are complex and introspective. It is a tale rooted in family, kindness, and a love much bigger than two people. Gong builds an unspeakably violent world to house the deepest friendships, sweetest romances, and strongest family bonds. As these forces work to destroy one another and the people of Shanghai, the heirs of two feuding gangs fight to save their city. This sequel is set in 1927 as Shanghai is torn to pieces by Nationalists, Communists, and Imperialists. Her works are a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in two parts. Our Violent Ends is Chloe Gong’s sequel to her bestselling novel These Violent Delights. Our Violent Ends (These Violent Delights)
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