Excellent read. In a twist love story Lana a retired actress joins forces with her friend to kill her husband on a small island. Told by the friend who has his own reason he outlines the plan, provides the key points and then watches all go wrong.
The authors books are always well received but I enjoyed this one the most. A review hard to write without giving away the plot and characters.

The Fury by Alex Michaelides.

Summary: Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island.
I tell you this because you may think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time ― it caused a real stir in the tabloids, if you remember. It had all the necessary ingredients for a press a celebrity; a private island cut off by the wind…and a murder. We found ourselves trapped there overnight. Our old friendships concealed hatred and a desire for revenge. What followed was a game of cat and mouse ― a battle of wits, full of twists and turns, building to an unforgettable climax. The night ended in violence and death, as one of us was found murdered.
But who am I? My name is Elliot Chase, and I’m going to tell you a story unlike any you’ve ever heard.

Review: Personally I connected with this book since the beginning. It's like taking a vacation with Donna Tartt! Alex writes so beautifully, you truly feel immersed in the setting. Plus the story?! 4TH WALL WHO. WOW.
It's a page turner. You need more and more and more. MY NEW ROMAN EMPIRE. The whole book was mind blowing and kept me at the edge of my seat. Just WOW.

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The Fury by Alex Michaelides and narrated by Alex Jennings

Narration is well done by Alex Jennings.

Another piece of admirable writing by Alex Michaelides. I thoroughly enjoyed this brilliant thriller with so many twists and turns. Just when you think you have it figured out—you don’t.

Takes place on a private Greek island that Lana Farrar, a reclusive ex-movie star owns. Friends are invited to the island for a spontaneous trip, and Elliot, one of Lana’s friends, starts the storytelling of a murder that will happen on this trip.

Full of suspense, love, unrequited love, lies, friendship, hatred, jealousy and revenge.

This is amazing!!! I loved Alex’s other works The Maidens and The Silent Patient and this is just as incredible as I had expected it to be. He has such a way with words. So poetic even though he’s writing psychological thrillers with twists you don’t see coming. I will say (spoiler alert?) Elliot gave me Joe Goldberg vibes from the beginning. That being said, I was thoroughly entertained and this definitely lives up to the hype that’s been set by his other books. I hope he keeps books as great as these coming because I will always read them.

Thanks to NetGalley I was able to read this ahead of its release.

The fury is a tumultuous tale of love and chaos at its best! Wow what a thrill ride of relationship whiplash. With view points that make you think you know how the story will end however the ending will haunt you and make you wonder who to keep close to you and who to keep at an arms length. This was an epic read that kept me on the edge of my seat! I was shocked by this tale of friendship, love and the fury definitely is real! Wow!

THE FURY 🧿🧿🧿🧿/5. What an interesting ride! Lana is a retired movie star, after earning her Oscar and making enough money to live on forever she retires. With time/freedom on her hands she invites her closest friends and family to her private island off the coast of Mykonos. When one of them is found dead, and the weather so bad a boat can’t travel to save them, they must survive the night and find out who the murder is. With short, page-turning acts/chapters this will keep you guessing til the end. Each character has their own secrets and motives. A spin on a whodunnit. A quick, suspenseful read!

I received an ARC from NetGalley and give it 3.5 stars. The story jumps around some and gets a little confusing. The middle is a little boring but I understand the importance of it by the end of the book. I always love the Easter eggs Alex leaves in his books referencing The Silent Patient.

The Fury was a completely unexpected read for me! I’ve read everything by Alex Michaelides so far and this one really took me by surprise. Unreachable private island, whodunnit, famous socialite scene, troubled/unreliable narrator, etc. It was a really fast paced story for me, but not my top read of his!

I have been waiting for more from Alex ! I devoured The Silent Patient and The Maidens so when I heard The Fury was coming I couldn’t WAIT to get my hands on it.

It did not disappoint! I think this one was a little slower to start with but the pay off is so worth it. This is not your typical murder mystery. As always , this author keeps you guessing to the very end. I think it’s always best to go into this type of story as blind as possible , so I won’t give anything away. But BUCKLE UP , it’s a wild ride!

The Fury by Alex Michaelides--this upcoming thriller has a premise that I like: 6 people on a private island and one is found murdered. Our narrator is Elliot and he tells the story by speaking directly to the reader. It becomes clear early on that Elliot is an unreliable narrator and the twisty truths of the story are revealed bit by bit. I was interested in the reveals but the characters were all unlikeable to me. The ending was kind of bananas too. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance digital copy of the book which releases on January 16.

There are no words, wow.

This is a story of murder but at the heart it's really a love story isn't it? Another slam dunk from this author. Our narrator, the witty (albeit it slightly off-putting) Elliot Chase takes us on the trip of a lifetime. On the private Greek island, Aura, fates will be aligned and sealed one fateful night.

A murder mystery? Maybe a little. But the depth of deception and emotions goes so much deeper. I don't want to spoil it but this is a can't-miss book!

At first I did not think I was going to like this book! It reads significantly differently that Alex’s past books- the perspective is different. Not only that, it is written in almost a play format.

Much to my surprise- similar to the Silent Patient, the book takes off with a series of twists and leaves the reader heavily invested in the story! The perspective ended up being incredibly relevant to the story, and the ending left me wanting to read more! I flew through this book, and I definitely will be- and HAVE been already recommending to other readers!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I usually love thrillers that have secluded settings and/or unreliable narrators, but this one fell flat for me. The first half was SO promising and had me excited to continue, but the second half was such a bore. Once the 50% mark hit, it went back in time to set up what was coming later and it got very repetitive. I really didn’t like the writing style of this one and found the writing to be quite juvenile at times. I can’t say much else without spoiling it so I’ll end it with something I did like about the book. I liked how the title was mentioned multiple times throughout the book to describe different things. That’s something I haven’t really seen in many books, especially thrillers, so it was interesting to see. I feel like this is one that people will either love or hate and I unfortunately did not fall on the love side.

Just starting off by saying I have loved every book Alex Michaelides has written and have great appreciation for his work and writing. A thrilling journey of suspense and mystery, this Greek thriller captivates readers from beginning to end. A web of mystery is deftly woven by the author, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with shocking turns and adrenaline-pumping scenes. The compelling plot gains depth from the deft character development. The book is difficult to put down because of the swiftly it travels along. This novel offers an exciting experience that lasts long after the last page is turned, making it a must-read for any fan of the genre. Never disappointed by his work!

Thank you @netgalley and @celadonbooks for this advance copy.
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When I started this book, it didn’t seem like what I would expect from the author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens. All of his books are very different, and this one was not what I anticipated in the beginning. However, once the stage was set (IYKYK), I could not put it down! A unique take on the locked room mystery, with some mythology thrown in, which I loved. If you need likable characters, you won’t find them here. But if you love a unique, binge worthy wild ride, look no further.

3.75/5⭐️

My only other experience with Alex is the Silent Patient, and I can see some clear growth here. One thing I want to point out is at times I think I read too fast (my fault) and got confused on who was speaking or what was real. I don’t blame him again I think that’s my doing. At times things were slow and I was somewhat bored and I think jason could have been fleshed out more. Overall though I think it had enough twists that I could keep up with but at times I felt it was too much. The writing itself was very pretty and I appreciated it deeply. Was fun and a great read and I do suggest it!! Btw, that Theo reference :)
P.S. my family is from north of Athens so I can safely say the representation in this book is SPOT ON!!

“The Fury” is Alex Michaelides’s third novel. This book deals with a murder taking place on an island. However, twists abound - and no one is as innocent as they seem (or are they?). This narrator of this book, Elliot, is a playwright and he weaves this tale together much like a playwright would - there’s five acts, there’s backstory, there’s drama, there’s backstabbing, and there’s red herrings. I found this book an enjoyable read, though like other reviewers have mentioned during some of Elliot’s “this backstory part is important” it gave me time to mull on various outcomes - and I was a bit disappointed that I figured out the final twist. I cannot say that I loved this book (it reminded me a bit too much of a take on “Laura” (1944 starring Gene Tierney)) but I did read it rather quickly and it held my interest. Like others, though, the constant references to “the fury” did become a bit too much. However, if Michaelides is an author you like and you like the idea of a murder in a closed environment with a cast of colorful characters, this might be a book you’d enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley & Celadon for the opportunity to read this ARC. I was so excited to read, as I loved The Silent Patient. This one is hard for me to rate, but going with 3.5 stars. I think the style of the book just isn't for me, but I could see other readers enjoying it. At first I felt kind of confused by all the characters & Greek mythology/ references. The beginning felt kind of slow & I did not like the narrator. The latter half of the book picked up, & I enjoyed the ending but just not my favorite overall.

I have read other books by Alex Michaeilides and thoroughly enjoyed them, so I have kept an eye out for anything new by this author.

The narrator, Elliott, is also the main character in the book. Anyone reading this will discover that fact fairly quickly. He lets you know early on that he has had a difficult childhood with abuse from bullies and family members. However, he has carefully worked since then to come across as a successful man who is intelligent and well used to traveling in circles with famous people. He also portrays himself as an honest man who will always tell the truth.But does he?

Other important characters include Lana--a famous actress who Elliott has been infatuated with since an early age, her husband Jason, and her close friend Kate another actor. The twisty story mostly takes place on a private island where Lana owns a second home. The setting adds a rather atmospheric touch to the story with the local local winds being a main factor. The characterization is also extremely well done with the small details that bring each of them to life.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Thank you to netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. I’m not really sure where to even start. I loved this authors first book, ( the silent patient) and was underwhelmed by his second ( the Maidens ) so the fury was really going to make or break this author for me.

I have to say, I was bored by acts 1,2 and 3. I did enjoy the “twist,” but then it just kept on getting twistier and I found it hard to follow. I also did not enjoy that the narrator was speaking to the reader, letting us know that he was narrating the story, and throwing his commentary into the book.
Elliot was a psycho, for sure. I didn’t expect the ending, but overall I did not love this thriller.