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The War of the Roses has become synonymous with modern divorce and its emotional aftermath. Since its release, it has inspired numerous adaptations and discussions about divorce dynamics, even influencing legal terminology. The story follows Jonathan and Barbara Rose, initially seen as the perfect couple—Jonathan with a stable law career and Barbara as an aspiring gourmet entrepreneur. Their home is filled with cherished antiques and a loving family bond with their children, Eve and Josh. However, when Jonathan experiences what seems to be a heart attack and Barbara confronts the growing emotional distance between them, their seemingly idyllic life takes a dark turn. Their mutual animosity ignites a fierce domestic battle, escalating in unpredictable ways as they grapple with the fading love in their marriage. Amidst the chaos, the narrative prompts reflection on contemporary marital relationships, highlighting the destructive power of materialism, contempt, and selfishness. It raises a timeless question: how much power do our possessions have in defining our identities? Are modern marriages plagued by a desire for retribution?
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The War of the Roses, Warren Adler
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 1989
- Oprawa
- (miękka)
Metody płatności
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- Tytuł
- The War of the Roses
- Podtytuł
- Movie Edition
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Warren Adler
- Wydawca
- Signet
- Rok wydania
- 1989
- Oprawa
- miękka
- ISBN10
- 0451166566
- ISBN13
- 9780451166562
- Seria
- The War of the Roses
- Kategorie
- Tagi
- Humor, Literatura współczesna, Z dreszczykiem, Literatura amerykańska, Filmowa adaptacja, Małżeństwo, Serialowe & Filmowe światy, Walka, Rozwód, Bogactwo, Kryzys małżeński
- Pierwsze wydanie
- 1981
- Oryginalna nazwa
- The War of the Roses
- Ocena
- 3,4 z 5
- Opis
- The War of the Roses has become synonymous with modern divorce and its emotional aftermath. Since its release, it has inspired numerous adaptations and discussions about divorce dynamics, even influencing legal terminology. The story follows Jonathan and Barbara Rose, initially seen as the perfect couple—Jonathan with a stable law career and Barbara as an aspiring gourmet entrepreneur. Their home is filled with cherished antiques and a loving family bond with their children, Eve and Josh. However, when Jonathan experiences what seems to be a heart attack and Barbara confronts the growing emotional distance between them, their seemingly idyllic life takes a dark turn. Their mutual animosity ignites a fierce domestic battle, escalating in unpredictable ways as they grapple with the fading love in their marriage. Amidst the chaos, the narrative prompts reflection on contemporary marital relationships, highlighting the destructive power of materialism, contempt, and selfishness. It raises a timeless question: how much power do our possessions have in defining our identities? Are modern marriages plagued by a desire for retribution?