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A review by suzecluez
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
2.0
I just couldn't get behind this book. Maybe it's even worse as an audiobook, though I could acknowledge that Groff has beautiful writing even while listening. This was a book I probably should have quit, but with many friends having enjoyed this when it first came out, I stuck with with it.
I agree with other reviews that the writing doesn't make up for the plot, confusing structure, unlikable characters, and overall everything about the story bummed me out. Lotto is unbearable throughout most of the book and his half seriously drags. Once we finally get to Mathilde I was further disappointed and disturbed.
2 stars for beautiful writing (though sometimes heavy handed), fleshed out characters (even though I didn't like them), and one plot twist I didn't see coming.
I agree with other reviews that the writing doesn't make up for the plot, confusing structure, unlikable characters, and overall everything about the story bummed me out. Lotto is unbearable throughout most of the book and his half seriously drags. Once we finally get to Mathilde I was further disappointed and disturbed.
2 stars for beautiful writing (though sometimes heavy handed), fleshed out characters (even though I didn't like them), and one plot twist I didn't see coming.