This book won't be for everyone. Specifically, I'm thinking my mom would have no patience for it, primarily because a portion of it is told via the scripts to different plays authored by the story's protagonist, Lotto Sauterwhite. If that doesn't deter you, then you're in for a treat.

First, it's well-written. The author's style reminds me a bit of Donna Tart in The Goldfinch, but without (?) the frustration of that story's characters/plot.

Second, it's well-constructed. It takes a potentially boring topic (a marriage) and shows it by way of two acts - the first (Fates) focusing on the husband's backstory and perspective, and the second (Furies) focusing on the wife. I'm a sucker for any book that shows how perspective changes everything.

Third, the author clearly has a deep reference drawer when it comes to literature and mythology, so the book feels a bit like an inside joke for anyone who shares these interests.