2.5
I just didn't see the point.
The story was so blah and the chosen format just couldn't be brought up in rating but the twist at the end.
I didn't like the way the narrator talked to the reader but was part of the original story, kept jumping around, and inserting unreliable commentary.
If I heard one more time, but that's not what really happened...

I really wanted to like this book. It became extremely confusing at multiple different points. I understand it was an unreliable narrator, but truly much of it didn’t make sense. Though I didn’t like it, i’m sure many will.

The Fury is By Alex Michaelides. It's a thriller that I couldn't put down. the twists and turns had me at every corner. I was intrigued when I found out that the author of one of my favorite books The Silent Patient had written another book. I went in blind so i didn't ruin anything. I strongly suggest reading this book that way. Thank you Alex Michaelides, Netgalley and Celadon Books for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

This one fell short for me. The narrator style just didn’t work. I had high hopes as I loved “The Silent Patient .”

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for access to this advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Many love Alex Michaelides, so my review is purely due to my reading preferences. I keep trying his books and I keep finding that they are just not for me. The Fury was no different. I don't feel that this was a thriller at all and Elliot was just plain annoying and overall< I am just not sure he was needed. His narration was just confusing and as I said, annoying. Sometimes unlikable characters, but in this story, not so much.

This book is a mystery with a looooooong lead and an onslaught of unlikeable and untrustworthy characters. It wasn’t my fave but I do like the writing of this author a lot!

Elliot, Lana, and Kate are all good friends who are going on a vacation in Greece when tragedy strikes and someone is killed. Secrets begin to unravel and life as they know it will never be the same again.

I liked the writing, the way this story was broken up into Acts and the several storylines within however it is quite boring until the last 2 hours or so when the action picks up!

This novel was an entertaining read! As a huge fan of his other novel, The Silent Patient, I had high hopes for the twists and turns this one would bring me. While I don't feel it lived up to the authors other works, I did find myself enjoying the character dynamics. Nothing I love more than a reclusive celebrity!

The writing style in this book fell flat for me. I personally felt it did not reflect the writing style I've fallen in love with from this author in the past. It was hard to stay focused on the story and I easily got distracted by the clunky sentence structures. This one was a pass for me simply because of the less mature writing style.

I love the way the author writes: the crafting of sentences, ability to create an atmospheric tale, and distinct, if at times, unlikable characters.
The Silent Patient was amazing and also really enjoyed The Maidens so I was eager to finally get to this most recent release.
The first 2/3 of this book were great. I loved the isolated island setting, the morally ambiguous characters, etc. The last but though is where it lost me. The "twist" was so over the top (which can work, but didn't in this case) and the amount of suspension of disbelief required was a bit to much for me.
Still, enjoy the author and will continue to read his releases.

I really enjoyed this one. Great cast of characters, twisty plot, dreamy setting. I couldnt put it down or predict exactly where it was going.

I found this book to be unique and unsettling ! I could hardly put it down. I enjoyed the format in which it was written, so different from other works on my shelves.

This book wasn't what I thought it would be. It was set up in an interesting way, as if you were reading a play. The narrator was truly that...a narrator -- not in the usual way but as if he was doing a voiceover which added a theatrical air to the story. While I loved this book, I feel like it was weirdly about nothing...it felt like a rollercoaster ride that kept going up and down without much payoff. It was a slow burn but I enjoyed it which is not typical.

The Fury was one of my favorite books this past year! I really love anything that Alex Michaelides writes. He’s got that smart type of thriller down to a T! Can’t wait to read this authors next book!

unfortunately, the fury by alex michaelides just wasn’t for me, and i ended up not finishing it. i went in with high expectations because of the intriguing premise—a secluded greek island, a cast of famous and deeply flawed characters, and a murder mystery filled with twists and turns. on paper, it sounded like the perfect setup for a gripping thriller, but the execution left me disappointed.

one of my main struggles was the pacing. while the book promises a “masterfully paced thriller,” it felt sluggish, with too much buildup and not enough payoff. the story meanders through long-winded descriptions and backstory that didn’t feel compelling or necessary, which made it hard to stay engaged. the tension, which should have been simmering beneath the surface, often felt absent, leaving the plot feeling flat instead of suspenseful.

another issue i had was the characters. while lana farrar and the group of famous friends seemed like they’d make for a juicy, drama-filled ensemble, they fell flat for me. none of them were particularly likable or interesting, and their motivations often felt shallow or unconvincing. i usually don’t mind morally gray characters, but in this case, they came across as caricatures rather than fully fleshed-out individuals, making it hard to connect with the story.

the narrative voice of elliot chase also didn’t work for me. his perspective was meant to add intrigue and a sense of unreliable narration, but instead, it felt pretentious and overly self-aware. his commentary often dragged the story down rather than building the tension, and i found myself skimming through his monologues, hoping for the pace to pick up.

overall, the fury had all the ingredients for an excellent thriller—an atmospheric setting, a web of secrets, and a murder mystery—but the execution just didn’t deliver. it lacked the gripping suspense and tight pacing i look for in this genre, and i found it hard to stay invested in the story or the characters. while i didn’t finish this one, i think readers who enjoy slower, character-driven mysteries with a literary tone might have a different experience. unfortunately, this one just wasn’t for me.

This author's debut The Silent Patient was one of my all time favorite books so I will read anything he publishes! The plot revolves around an ex movie star, her friends, a murder, and many secrets. The setting is a private Greek island. Is our narrator reliable? Are the flashbacks reliable? I really liked this one. Locked room mysteries are one of my favorite subgenres. The book was just well written and full of surprises to the very end. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a well written thriller, especially if you like a locked room mystery.

Alex Michaelides’ The Fury is a masterfully crafted psychological thriller that captivates readers with its intricate narrative and compelling character dynamics. Set against the backdrop of a secluded Greek island, the novel follows reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar, who invites her closest friends for an Easter retreat. The idyllic getaway takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, leaving the group stranded and consumed by suspicion.

Narrated by Elliot Chase, a playwright with a penchant for dramatic storytelling, the novel unfolds in a five-act structure reminiscent of classical Greek tragedies. This unique format adds depth to the narrative, allowing Michaelides to explore themes of deception, revenge, and the complexities of human relationships. Elliot’s unreliable narration keeps readers on edge, questioning the truth behind each character’s motives.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Alex Michaelides, what is this? This is such a departure from the author's previous novels that I barely finished it. While the point of view is...interesting, it absolutely did not work for me. Maybe I'd feel different if I listened to the audiobook.

There is nothing Alex Michaelides writes that I don’t like. His writing is so captivating! Couldn’t put this down.

I was a little let down by this book after loving "The Silent Patient" and enjoying "The Maidens." I liked the premise, but the writing was not up to par with Alex Michaelides' other books. I especially disliked how the last sentence of each chapter was especially ominous even when the rest of the chapter did not have the same tone.

I really, really, genuinely wanted to love this book. When I found myself not doing so, I put it down, read something else, and came back to it to try again. I know many people have really enjoyed this book, including my coworkers, but sadly, it just wasn't for me. I didn't love the narration style and couldn't get into it for the life of me. Because of that, I won't be reviewing this anywhere else but here.