Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
"Fates and Furies" is a novel split into two parts, providing two perspectives on a single marriage. The first half of the book, "Fates," is told from the point of view of the husband, Lotto, a charismatic but failed actor turned successful playwright, who views his marriage as happy and his wife as supportive. The second half, "Furies," is told from the perspective of his wife, Mathilde, revealing her hidden past and the sacrifices and manipulations she has performed to maintain their life together. The novel explores themes of love, secrets, and the different narratives created within a relationship.
The 5123rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 390
- Words
- 121,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- 8th on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 28th on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- Best Books of the Decade(2010-2020) (Chicago Tribune)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)