Mathilde’s story in “Furies” fills in the obvious blanks of part one but also gives answers to questions that readers never thought to ask. Groff later satisfies the itch, revealing more during part two of the book. The longing for the unknown leaves readers hungry for more, unable to put the book down until their questions are answered. Throughout Lotto’s story, Groff works in subtle hints that there is more going on than what is presented. When reading “Fates,” readers see Lotto’s version of events and the ever-present role that fate plays in his life. The book is split up into two parts: “Fates,” told from Lotto’s perspective and “Furies,” from Mathilde’s. The rich and intricate prose with which Groff tells the story of Lotto and Mathilde makes readers feel like they are a fly on the wall, privy to the intimate details of the main characters’ lives and relationship. Groff expertly navigates her story past the marriage and love story clichés that plague so many books. The book, which came out in 2015 and was a National Book Award Finalist, tells the atypical story of Lancelot (Lotto) and Mathilde, starting with their unlikely two-week courtship at the end of college and following them throughout the trials and tribulations of their marriage and adult lives. Take your mind off the stress of everyday life and immerse yourself into “Fates and Furies,” a cool and refreshing novel by Gainesville-based author Lauren Groff.
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