A review by stephisbooked
The Furies by Natalie Haynes

dark emotional tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

 

Natalie Haynes is such a talented writer and I have loved all of her novels retelling various myths. After this one, I am going to need her to write some more fiction. This was such a sharp and interesting story that was still myth adjacent. Anyone who has worked with youths will understand how hard it can be to connect and Haynes did a fabulous job capturing a strained relationship. The setting in this was sooo good - if you have ever been to Edinburgh Haynes captures the atmosphere so well. I felt like I was back on Cockburn street while reading.