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The War of the Roseshas overtime emerged as a synonym for moderndivorce and its emotional aftershock. It has since its publicationspawned numerous film and stage adaptations, endless discourse on thedynamics of divorce as well as becoming part of the legal jargondescribing the proceedings that follow.
Adler's iconic tale takes usfrom suburban bliss to an deadly territorial battle. Jonathan and
Barbara Rose are at first glance the perfect couple. Jonathan has astable law career; Barbara is an aspiring gourmet entrepreneur with apromising pt recipe. Their large home holds the rich antiquecollection that originally brought them together, as well as the lovingfamilial bond that intertwines them with their children Eve and Josh.
When Jonathan finds himself suddenly gripped by what is presumably aheart attack and Barbara confronts the loveless spell lingering betweenthem, the sun-soaked sky that was once the Rose family union drifts intoa torrential downpour. Their mutual hatred becomes ammunition in adomestic warfare that escalates in the most unpredictable ways whilethey helplessly eye their dwindling nuptial flame. In the chaos thatunfolds Adler allows a moment of much needed contemplation on the shapeof today's matrimonial bonds.
The War of the Rosesilluminates therelationship-shattering materialism, contempt and selfishness of husbandand wife by posing a timeless question, how far are we willing to allowour material possessions the power to define who we are? Are today'smarriages haunted by the struggle to get even?
The War of the Rosesilluminates therelationship-shattering materialism, contempt and selfishness of husbandand wife by posing a timeless question, how far are we willing to allowour material possessions the power to define who we are? Are today'smarriages haunted by the struggle to get even?
