Fates and Furies

Brief Overview

Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff is a story about marriage, told from two perspectives: the husband and the wife. The first part of the book, «Fates», follows Lancelot, a successful playwright who views his marriage to Mathilde as perfect and happy. The second part, «Furies», unveils the hidden secrets and inner turmoil of Mathilde, revealing that their marriage was far from the idyllic picture Lancelot imagined. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, ambition, and self-deception, demonstrating how different perceptions can drastically alter the understanding of the same events.