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Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

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erickibler4's review against another edition

4.0

I'm ambivalent. 3 or 4? I'll give it four.

The book started out slow for me. But after Lotto started writing plays it became compelling for me. There are still some mysteries that may warrant a second reading, although I don't know if I'll ever read it again.

I don't want to reveal much about the plot. Just read it and see what you think.

ghartke's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

tnociti's review against another edition

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Loved the writing but the vibes were the same as The Secret History (not the same story....just feelings) and I didn't like that book and sources told me it didn't really change in tone. Will pick up other books by Groff.

lillianjv's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Really didn't like either of the main characters and didn't enjoy either of their perspectives. They were both just awful!
The author has a lovely tone of voice/writing style though and I would read other books of hers despite not loving this.

ekallen8's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

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4.0

lizdriver's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I almost quit reading in the first half because the narration didn't seem to be going anywhere. I kept going because a friend raved about the book, especially the change in perspective in the second half. She was right that the second half was much more interesting. I admire what Groff pulled off as a writer, but I still don't count this as one of my favorites.