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Fates and Furies

Lauren Groff

Start date: January 1, 2016

Finish date: January 2, 2016

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Feb 10, 2019 Gina rated it it was amazing

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Mathilde Satterwhite is possibly the most interesting, complex character ever written - and you have to read a couple hundred pages before you figure it out. This book has been on my shelf since 2015; I had no idea what I had been missing. I am truly blown away by this book, which could be named The Long Game. Like the characters in this book, you have to invest time and have patience. The book begins with the marriage of Lotto and Mathilde, Fates. The second half, Furies, is the reveal that I d ...more

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Sep 18, 2015 Julie rated it really liked it

Loved the prose and was not expecting this novel to have the depth that it did when I started reading it. Will definitely check out more by Groff.

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Jan 26, 2016 Debbie rated it really liked it

I listened to this book on audio, and I think I'm glad I did. The beginning was a little slow for me, although the end had the same tone - intentionally, I'm sure - and I now feel like the beginning was perfect.

Loto's and Matilde's lives are the kind that you like to read about: two young adults in love at first sight, ready to take on life even if it means bohemian living. There are always struggles, but these two work them out. I found myself envious of their relationship, as screwed up as it ...more

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Mar 28, 2016 Leslie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books, 2016-reads

The first half of this book, largely about a lazy genius of a man who completely takes his privilege for granted, didn't really do much for me. The second half was a vast improvement. That half focused on his wife, who he adored and idolized and never really examined below the surface of what he assumed about her. Her story was full of revelations, and I was fascinated with it and with her. ...more

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Nov 30, 2015 Julie rated it really liked it

This book definitely kept me guessing. The hidden layers and shifting personalities were interesting and the peek into the theatrical world was fascinating as well.

I find books that explore the husband/wife dynamic extremely interesting, especially as I enter my 22nd year of marriage. This one gave me a glimpse into a relationship that was similar to so many partnerships but completely unique, and a little twisted, as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Fates and Furies and felt that it definitely ...more

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