Greek island twisty vacay of my dreams. Really enjoyed this one! First off note to self…STOP comparing every book to The Silent Patient, nothing will top it. It’s time to treat all of AM’s books with the respect and individuality they deserve without comparing them to the annoyingly perfect older brother. Phew now that we covered that… this book! I loved the way it was written. I flew through the pages but cared enough to read each word. It stalled a bit in the middle and took a turn that could have used more build up but it all worked. It didn’t shock me but it didn’t NEED to. The way the narrator took us through the story and broke the 3rd wall was a delight. Hate every character and everything that happens but that’s what makes a good thriller right?

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my very own.

This was a fun read! A murder mystery with a movie star on a private island? Fantastic. What made it even better? The fabulously unreliable narrator who would go on asides to give the reader backstory and who frequently broke the fourth wall to tell us more.

I read both The Maidens and The Silent Patient, and The Fury was a much more fun murder mystery, which I know sounds odd. But I didn't get the hints of malicious intent throughout the book the way it was dabbled throughout his previous two books. Elliott Chase, the narrator who is a playwright, invites the reader in to join him in his journey as he he shares everything about everyone.

Lana is a movie star of epic proportions (I imagined Julia Roberts-level fame) and she and her husband Jason, capricious bestie Kate, Elliott, and Lana's son Leo decide to spend Easter weekend on Lana's private island, Aura (the goddess of wind). But they're all hiding something, and as Elliott tells you everyone's secrets, you're trying to figure out who the murderer and who the murdered are.

Some challenges with The Fury included the preposterous second twist and the fact I thought Elliott was gay for most of the book (his sexuality is relevant to the plot). But it was a fun read, and I thank NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book!

This one was a fun, wild ride. Definitely told from a more interesting perspective with the narrator, speaking directly to the reader. Easy to understand, and not confusing moving back-and-forth between characters. Very enjoyable.

My head is still currently spinning from all the twists and turns in this book!! Alex Michalides has done it again with a book that I could not put down! Absolutely amazing! If you are a fan of The Retreat by Sarah Pearse this book is for you!!!

I really enjoyed the short chapters and how the book was broken into acts. At times it felt like playing a game of Clue and my mind kept trying to figure out what was really or fake! I'm still unsure of what actually happened. The glamorous life of Lana Farrar and the question of which one of her friends she can trust kept me guessing who was really telling the truth. I enjoyed that the story was told from the perspective of Elliot Chase and how is story is slowly teased throughout the book that you even wonder if he is telling the truth!

If you are a fan of Alex Michaelides make sure to keep an eye out for a call back to another one of this stories!

A whodunit centered around the famous and wealthy, set in Greece? I'm in!

This was really good, captivating and interesting and a fun read. I did spot some of the twists coming, but that didn't detract from my overall experience.

This has been my least favorite Michaelides' book. It was a bit slow for me and I found hard to related to our narrator. I was looking forward to this new novel but towards the end, I wasn't feeling sympathetic for any of the characters. The twists and turns did seemed obvious or not interesting enough. I will still read any novel that he comes up with, unfortunately this was just not for me. This was a 2.5 starts for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Celadon Books for my ARC!

I loved The Silent Patient but felt like The Maidens was a sophomore slump (ok but not great) so I had high hopes for The Fury to redeem itself. I was.... underwhelmed. The story is told from a very unlikeable character's perspective and is told in the form of a Greek tragedy with different acts and the narrator acting like he was the puppeteer pulling the strings. From the beginning, you know that someone dies but you do not know who or by whom. The story takes place on a Greek island in the house of a famous ex-movie star, her son, husband and two friends. There is a lot of rich people acting messy, plenty of red herrings with each character (it felt like a game of Clue trying to decide who the murderer was-or if there even was a murderer.) The ending fell very flat for me. I was waiting for that wild, mind-blowing moment that I got with The Silent Patient, but it wasn't there.

A whodunit set on a Greek island, yes please!

Readers are immediately informed that someone on the island has died, but their identity remains a mystery. We are given perspectives of events leading up to vacationing on the island and the events before the death by one of the vacationers. He also gives us information about the other attendees of the weekend getaway.

Is this a great literary masterpiece? No. Did it keep me entertained for a couple days? Hell yeah! I didn't want to put this book down and needed to know what happened. If you're a fan of Greek mythology there are some nods to that throughout the novel as well. Although I figured out the killer before the end, it didn't hinder my reading experience. There is also a nod to The Silent Patient, Michaelides debut novel.

If you have enjoyed any of Michaelides previous works and/or The Guest List, I think you'll really enjoy The Fury.

Thank you to Celadon Books and Netgalley for a review in exchange for review consideration.

"The Fury" by Alex Michaelides is a spellbinding addition to the author's impressive repertoire, delivering a gripping psychological thriller that captivates from start to finish. As a fan of Michaelides' previous works, I approached this novel with high expectations, and I was not disappointed.

One of the novel's standout features is the exceptional characterization. Michaelides introduces readers to a cast of compelling and multi-dimensional characters, each with their own intricacies and secrets. The author excels in peeling back layers, revealing the vulnerabilities and complexities that make the characters both relatable and enigmatic. The interactions between them are skillfully woven into the narrative, creating a dynamic and suspenseful atmosphere.

The setting of "The Fury" is equally noteworthy, as Michaelides crafts a world that is immersive and atmospheric. From the first page, readers are transported into a meticulously detailed environment that heightens the tension and intrigue. The author's ability to create a palpable sense of place enhances the overall reading experience, adding depth to the unfolding mystery.

The narrative structure, with its cleverly crafted narrator, adds a layer of sophistication to the storytelling. The narrator's perspective guides the reader through the twists and turns of the plot, offering insights and revelations that keep the suspense at a fever pitch. Michaelides' use of lush prose and a seamless flow in the storytelling contributes to the novel's overall allure, making it a compelling and engaging read.

Alex Michaelides once again proves his prowess as a master storyteller. "The Fury" is a testament to his ability to weave intricate plots, create memorable characters, and maintain an unrelenting grip on the reader's attention. The novel is a rollercoaster of emotions, seamlessly blending psychological depth with a thrilling narrative.

In conclusion, "The Fury" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and Alex Michaelides enthusiasts alike. With its well-crafted characters, immersive setting, and a narrative that flows effortlessly, this novel is a testament to the author's skill in the genre. "The Fury" is a standout addition to Michaelides' body of work, ensuring that readers are in for a suspenseful and thoroughly satisfying experience.

The Fury is not your average who-done-it. Our narrator even tells us so, as he slowly reveals his identity, and role in the murder…

When American movie actress, Lana, invites her closest friends and family to a brief vacation on her private Greek island, all sounds idyllic, but Lana, and those around her, have much more sinister motives. In the end, one person will be dead, and everyone will know who did it.

In some aspects, The Fury is your classic locked-room mystery. Michaelides plays with the genre though, as his narrator is self-aware enough to deny the label. In classic Michaelides fashion, this one is full of last minute twists that I’ll admit I didn’t see coming.

Having read The Maidens around this time last year, I was thrilled to be gifted the ARC (ebook and audiobook) by @celadonbooks and @netgalley. I opted for the audiobook, which I regret. I was disappointed to find that this one just didn’t live up to the standard I’d set after reading Michaelides’ earlier work. In part, I blame the format. It was the choppy chapters and cadence of The Maidens that originally drew me in and allowed me to speed through it in the best way. I felt that, if it existed in The Fury, it was lost in the audiobook rendition.

The ending also left a little to be desired, as the constant plot twists left them feeling a little cheap and over-done.

All this to be said, Michaelides is still a masterful storyteller, who can weave many threads without dropping any. If you’re a die-hard Michaelides fan, by all means, give this one a go when it’s released January 16! But if you’re looking to dip your toe into the mystery genre, maybe don’t start here.

I read this in one sitting and flew through it. I think the pacing was great and I loved how all the characters were flawed and had some interesting layers. For an under 300 page book this was very enjoyable and well thought out.

I've heard of author Alex Michaelides before this book, "The Fury'. I had friends who raved about "The Silent Patient" with it being one of their favorite books that they've read in a long time. Just going off that information, I jumped at the chance to read his latest book.

I thought this book was well done. It kept me interested. Any chance I had to read it, I found myself getting more and more pages read. With the pacing of the story being well done, I had a problem with the narrator. The story kept jumping back and forth from the present back to the past and then back to the present.

I understand why this was a device to move the plot forward but it started to get repetitive after a few times. I didn't love this book but it's a well thought out story. Worth a read if you like a good mystery!

Retired world-renowned actress Lana Farrar invites a handful of friends and family to join her on the little Greek island her late husband gifted to her. What happened next was a tragedy and Everyone has a motive and a part to play.

Elliot Chase, Lana’s best friend, was there and he wants to tell us all about it. At first, Elliot seems like a famous person’s best friend, a bit of a hanger-on, nobody really seems to like him all that much, except Lana and his devotion to her is second to none. As he tells us what really happened on the island that weekend, he reveals more and more of his backstory and as he does, we are drawn further and further into the story.

The story takes a while to build traction as it is told out of order and with certain asides that at first appear to mean nothing but in true locked room murder fashion, everything comes into play at the end.

What I enjoyed:
* Elliot’s narration is perfect, at times funny and it feels perfectly natural, just a guy telling you what really happened that weekend.
*The slow build is totally worth it in the end.
*The island and the stories that surround it lend a perfect atmosphere to the story.
*That extra little Easter egg at the end.

4 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley and to Celadon for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Okay listen, I have never been so conflicted about a book! I was totally engrossed, so that means I loved it right? Well, yes, but also the narrator component was genuinely so off-putting. But, on the flipside I get why the author used that plot device. So anyway, did I like it? YES. But did it annoy me? also yes. Do I recommend it? Yes, can't help it, I stayed up reading it, so it must be good. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I started this one with high hopes, but the writing style and second person POV narrative was really irritating to me and the plot was so boring I decided not to finish. I did not care about any of the characters nor why the main character was murdered. Pretty disappointed after liking his previous books so much.

This book was full of twists and turns, keeping you on your feet at every page. I felt like this was a slower read then The Silent Patient, though, which may have been my downfall, comparing everything back to that read.

I was so excited for this book, but it ultimately fell flat. The narration was painfully slow, but I was patient with it because of The Silent Patient - I figured there was a big reward coming for getting to the end of the book. I found the ending to be underwhelming and a bit confusing. It felt like a bit of a "production" (pun intended) yet with no production value. These characters were all a bit flat and unexciting, so I didn't really care what happened to them. And I didn't feel shocked by the ending - I feel like it was fairly predictable. I did enjoy seeing a character from The Silent Patient though.

Thanks anyway for the ARC.

This was the second novel I read from Alex Michaelides. I very much enjoyed The Silent Patient but this book missed the mark for me. It reminded me of that book a lot with a rather unreliable narrator and the over all mood. It also reminded me a lot of She Started It by Sian Gilbert - beautiful people who hate each other on a remote island, where one of them ends up dead. I generally love a non-linear timeline but in this case I felt that it took away from the story and was hard to follow. I had such high hopes for this novel but unfortunately it fell flat for me.


Thank you Celadon and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting, entertaining read that keeps the pages turning.

Told from the narrator, Elliot, about a murder and a love story of a famous actress.

Although I was able to figure this out from the beginning, it still kept my interest up until the end.

Filled with twists and turns and will keep you guessing til the end.
I liked how the book was written, like a play but also as a story as we follow along with Elliot Chase and his telling of how the murder took place on this private island.
The story is complex and most of the twists I did not see coming. Although for me the ending left me with some questions. But over all this book was another hit from Alex for me.