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Book Review of Fates and Furies

Fates and Furies
Fates and Furies
Author: Lauren Groff
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 2


I loved this book and could not stop thinking about it after reading it. It is by no means a perfect book. At times, the author seems prone to flaunting her literary chops for their own sake, not in service to the book. The main characters are unevenly developed. However, there are flashes of real brilliance , especially in the "Furies" part of it. This is a fascinating exploration of a unique marriage, but larger themes can be explored. Are we responsible for our own happiness or at the whim of life's "fates and furies"?