lindsey_bear's review
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was a tough one—I loved Groff’s writing style, but I just found Fates and Furies too slow. I wasn’t very hooked by Lotto’s story in the “Fates” section. I found the background of his career development too dragged out and uninterested/not essential to the plot. Based on the reviews, I tried to stick in it until the end, but by the thick of the “Furies” section, I was a bit over the character development and just wanted to know what happened. I’d be interested in checking out more of Groff’s writing, but this one just wasn’t it for me. I feel if I was able to connect with the characters a bit more, maybe it would have been more engaging.
Minor: Car accident, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Abortion, Death of parent, Classism, Death, and Grief
jennifermackaman's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment and Child death
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Grief, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Fatphobia
hinkleh's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Car accident
Minor: Confinement and Abortion
bootsmom3's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infertility, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexism
Minor: Abortion, Animal cruelty, and Racism
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