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postitsandpens's review against another edition
4.0
Boy did this book take me back to my reading roots! When I was in middle/high school I devoured romance novels, and Nora Roberts was one of my favorites. When I saw this title at my library, and realized it also included a tie-in with Greek Mythology, I was sold. As she does in many of her books, this story has multiple narrations, and I have to give her credit: with upwards of 8 of them in this story, it was amazing that they all sounded unique. I was particularly fond of Tia's internal voice, with all of her hypochondria-isms, for lack of a better phrase, even though knowing someone like her in real life would probably drive me nuts. All three of the male characters had their own strengths and weaknesses, and I found myself just as fond of them as the entire group became of each other. There was a nice tension to the story, with the search for the fates and the lengths Anita was willing to go for them, and even though this book is long, I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it, once I pushed through the initial missteps in the beginning. I'd definitely recommend this one!
ipomoea's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty classic Nora Roberts, close to the level of Montana Sky or Midnight Bayou. I'd say it's a good gateway.
christinawegner's review against another edition
1.0
Insta love times three, a bunch of cardboard characters who each have one defining personality trait, an evil villain whose entire personality is “being the villain” despite any useful motivation... how does this book have 4 stars?!
celeste57's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I know I read Three Fates in the past, by I think I was in my late teens at the time. I’ve slept a lot since then, so I remembered very little about it. This book feels like an entire trilogy woven into a singular book. The characters are all radically different from one another. There are three romances developing at the same time, all of which are fun and compelling. And the plot itself, the mystery and thrill of the search for the Three Fates, was fascinating and addictive.
I do have to say that this book feels a bit dated compared to her more recent work. Not only has her writing itself improved through the years, this book felt like the late nineties or early aughts. There were cigarettes everywhere, which is now far less common, and the internal monologues of the male characters sometimes came across as vaguely sexist. Her male main characters today feel much less “protect the little woman” than the men in Three Fates.
That’s not to say they weren’t still excellent characters. They were! All six of our main characters were unique and charming in their own way. I was especially fond of Tia, who grew tremendously over the course of the plot, and Cleo, who softened just as significantly. I also adored the friendship that developed between the two. All three romances were lovely, if plagued by the occasional touch of melodrama. And the found family that the six crafted for themselves was wonderful. Nora has a way with found families.
The history underpinning the plot, that of the Three Fates themselves as well as that of the families impacted by the sinking of the Lusitania, was fascinating. Nora did a brilliant job weaving all of these elements together, and the story never lost my attention for even a moment. I read it while I was down with a cold, which was better medicine than anything else I could have done for myself.
inkwellofwords's review against another edition
4.0
fun ride, pleasantly surprised at the suspense line. a bit disappointed w the pacing of the romances but ok still fun
novelesque_life's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 STARS
"When the Lusitania sank, one survivor became a changed man, giving up his life as a petty thief—but keeping the small silver statue he lifted, a family heirloom to future generations. Now, nearly a century later, that priceless heirloom, one of a long-separated set of three, has been stolen. And Malachi, Gideon, and Rebecca Sullivan are determined to recover their great-great-grandfather’s treasure, reunite the Three Fates, and make their fortune. The quest will take them from their home in Ireland to Helsinki, Prague, and New York where they will meet a brilliant scholar who will aid them in their hunt—and an ambitious woman who will stop at nothing to acquire the Fates..." (From Amazon)
I did not like this novel very much. The mystery had no suspense and I was not feeling the romance either.
"When the Lusitania sank, one survivor became a changed man, giving up his life as a petty thief—but keeping the small silver statue he lifted, a family heirloom to future generations. Now, nearly a century later, that priceless heirloom, one of a long-separated set of three, has been stolen. And Malachi, Gideon, and Rebecca Sullivan are determined to recover their great-great-grandfather’s treasure, reunite the Three Fates, and make their fortune. The quest will take them from their home in Ireland to Helsinki, Prague, and New York where they will meet a brilliant scholar who will aid them in their hunt—and an ambitious woman who will stop at nothing to acquire the Fates..." (From Amazon)
I did not like this novel very much. The mystery had no suspense and I was not feeling the romance either.
thegeekybibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
I always enjoy books that use a real event in history as the foundation for the story, so I was hooked right away when I saw the sinking of the Lusitania was being used for this one. The story rarely has a dull moment, and it was fascinating to see the way the lives of the protagonists were intertwined in both the past and the present. This was a very enjoyable book to read, and as much as I wanted to know the conclusion, I was a little sorry when I realized I'd read the last page. I would recommend it very highly to anyone who enjoys reading. It was a thoroughly engrossing novel form start to finish! (
courtney8374's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75