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Fates and Furies
Book • 2015
Fates and Furies is a deeply satisfying novel about love, art, creativity, and power.
It tells the story of a marriage over twenty-four years, revealing the intricate dynamics between Lotto, a failed actor turned playwright, and Mathilde, his wife.
The novel is divided into two parts: 'Fates' explores the marriage from Lotto's perspective, while 'Furies' delves into Mathilde's, exposing the secrets and complexities that underlie their relationship.
It tells the story of a marriage over twenty-four years, revealing the intricate dynamics between Lotto, a failed actor turned playwright, and Mathilde, his wife.
The novel is divided into two parts: 'Fates' explores the marriage from Lotto's perspective, while 'Furies' delves into Mathilde's, exposing the secrets and complexities that underlie their relationship.
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Mentioned by Debra Curtis as a contemporary novel she kept open as a craft model while drafting her book.
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