Where the Vile Things Are: A Study in Sex, Revenge, Deceit, and Affluenza by Mar

Description: Where the Vile Things Are by Marcus James A smart, witty, queer, and politically-savvy modernization of the 1782 French novel, The Dangerous Liaisons. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Set against the backdrop of San Francisco during the presidential elections, we follow Nathan Valmont and Oliver Merteuil as they set out on their respective paths of conquest and revenge in this daring and imaginatively faithful but no-less transgressive adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos iconic epistle; Les Liaisons Dangereuses. For Valmont, it is a constant pursuit of pleasure and indulgence, and for Merteuil; to be the avenger--the right hand of God--bringing justice for those like him. Bound by a wager that will be impossible for either one to get out of, Nathan and Oliver embark on a game of seduction and psychological warfare that turns their chosen targets into helpless flies caught in their web. Like the original work, Where the Vile Things Are confronts, challenges, and holds a mirror up to class, marginalization, privilege, and the tribalism of today. Review "With his ninth novel, Where the Vile Things Are, Marcus James finds the metaphysical in passion--superstitious, automatic, and measuredly paranoid passion. Patterned on the French eighteenth century novel Dangerous Liaisons, Vile Things relocates the wickedly jealous machinations of the Ancient Regime to contemporary gay San Francisco; a society complex enough to accommodate drop-dead-handsome bisexual cockswains and gay right-wing Christian pundits working the MAGA field.... The novel takes a microscope to the problems of gay feeling and identity, and through the character of twice-bitten Oliver Merteuil, tenderly examines the appalling beauty of sincere universal romantic emotion. It is a plea for and a treatise on understanding, which only propels the story toward its take-no-prisoners climax and wistfully wise ending. It is that enviable narrative: uncannily clever and breathtakingly felt." --Michael Carroll, author of Stella Maris and Other Key West Stories and the Sue Kaufman Prize-winning, Little Reef"Five out of Five! HOLY FREAKING SQUEEEEE!! I just finished "WHERE THE VILE THINGS ARE" by Marcus James and I must say what a UNIQUE book it is!! Oh my God !!! I got the chills so many times reading this book. It completely blew my mind. ...This was EXACTLY the type of sexy, swoony, revengeful, mindful story I was searching for! I absolutely loved everything about this book! The cover is really eye-catching. The authors writing is extremely captivating. The characters felt very real with brilliantly clever plot twists and turns. Looking forward to reading more from Marcus James" -- Sans Book Station on Instagram "...underneath all their planning and trickery, they too, have feelings worth sharing. ...this tale of Dangerous Liaisons comes packed with raucous emotions." --Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "With his ninth novel, Where the Vile Things Are, Marcus James finds the metaphysical in passion--superstitious, automatic, and measuredly paranoid passion. Patterned on the French eighteenth century novel Dangerous Liaisons, Vile Things relocates the wickedly jealous machinations of the Ancient Regime to contemporary gay San Francisco; a society complex enough to accommodate drop-dead-handsome bisexual cockswains and gay right-wing Christian pundits working the MAGA field.... The novel takes a microscope to the problems of gay feeling and identity, and through the character of twice-bitten Oliver Merteuil, tenderly examines the appalling beauty of sincere universal romantic emotion. It is a plea for and a treatise on understanding, which only propels the story toward its take-no-prisoners climax and wistfully wise ending. It is that enviable narrative: uncannily clever and breathtakingly felt." --Michael Carroll, author of Stella Maris and Other Key West Stories and the Sue Kaufman Prize-winning, Little Reef "Five out of Five! HOLY FREAKING SQUEEEEE!! I just finished "WHERE THE VILE THINGS ARE" by Marcus James and I must say what a UNIQUE book it is!! Oh my God !!! I got the chills so many times reading this book. It completely blew my mind. ...This was EXACTLY the type of sexy, swoony, revengeful, mindful story I was searching for! I absolutely loved everything about this book! The cover is really eye-catching. The authors writing is extremely captivating. The characters felt very real with brilliantly clever plot twists and turns. Looking forward to reading more from Marcus James" -- Sans Book Station on Instagram "...underneath all their planning and trickery, they too, have feelings worth sharing. ...this tale of Dangerous Liaisons comes packed with raucous emotions." --Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1088011292 Author Marcus James Pages 440 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1088011292 ISBN-13 9781088011294 Publication Date 2021-11-09 UK Release Date 2021-11-09 Format Paperback Subtitle A Study in Sex, Revenge, Deceit, and Affluenza Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-11-09 NZ Release Date 2021-11-09 US Release Date 2021-11-09 Publisher IngramSpark Imprint IngramSpark Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134078599;

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