Thank you to netgalley for sending me an advanced copy of this audiobook 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. The book had too much going on in acts 4 and 5 for me.
I also did not enjoy the voice of the narrator, I think I may have enjoyed the book more had I read it myself, and I also did not enjoy that the narrator was speaking to the reader, letting us know that he was the narrator.
Elliot was a psycho, for sure.

My thanks to Net Galley and MacMillan Audio for allowing me to review this audio book.

I absolutely loved this author, Silent Patient, and the Maidens and was looking forward to this ,but was a bit of a disappointment. I liked the narrator, how the murder was established right away, and the Christie vibes with guests on an island and whodunit.

After the murder was established the story went in many different directions. What was fake? What was real? Was this infatuation? Obsession? I really wasn't sure what I was listening to? Interesting twist at the end,but really fell flat.

This was amazingly twisty and I loved it.

Me listening to the end: "what the f*ck"....."what the f*ck?"........"what the f*ck!"
My husband: "are you just going to keep saying that"
Lmao, what can I say the surprises kept coming.

The narration style was different but I liked it. The narrator, Elliott, is telling a story to the reader as if they're friends. There were 5 million references to Agatha Christie in this and I can see why. Got major Christie mystery vibes from many parts of this story. There is some timeline jumping so buckle in for that but it all gets straightened out by the end.

I thought the narrator was great in this, he brought Elliott to life as I could imagine him.

5 stars!

The Fury is a freakin’ masterclass in exposition and mystery.

This is a locked room mystery told by the friend of a reclusive movie star. Things go sideways when they go on a relaxing getaway to a private island in Greece. The setting is so atmospheric and there’s a fantastic array of characters. You never know who to trust, what’s real and what’s all an act.

The narrator for this audiobook really had the perfect voice for the story! I thought his way of telling the story was wonderful!

It’s best going into this not knowing a lot, as the story is told in a very interesting, roundabout way. There’s plot upon plot and it’s really a joy to read and watch it all unravel!

Rated 2.5 stars.
Some time after finishing this and to be honest I still don't completely know how I feel about it.
I read both The Silent Patient and The Maidens before this and maybe having read them has clouded my opinion of The Fury, because of the overlapping themes and motifs in all three.
Childhood trauma in the form of a physically abusive father and an emotionally neglectful mother, who in most cases is also being abused, and this trauma being the driving factor for everything in the characters life. Obsession with a mysterious and beautiful woman/women. Therapy. Greek tragedies and landscapes. Marital infidelity, *always* marital infidelity. So, you see I've become a little tired of all these things. If I read only one of these books, none of these things would bore or bother me (except I guess the fascination with the female characters), but having read all of them in succession I was hoping for something different and just didn't find it.
I will say the writing style of The Fury was unique and interesting. Having the narrator speak directly to the audience in combination with his mischievous, court-jester-like voice was kinda fun. The only critique I have of this was that he kept keeping things from us to strategically dole out later. Obviously this was intentional, and this happens in any form of storytelling, but I found it to be a little tiresome. Like I didn't believe anything I was hearing at any point in the story, and was always expecting him to be like "Oh yeah, I didn't tell you the truth earlier so here's what really happened", and that got kind of old.
I have no real qualms with the plot, and I enjoyed the cameos/easter eggs at the very end. I did find myself entertained, wanting to know what really happened.
My final point is in regards to women in this book. As a woman I don't often read books written by men as their portrayals of women typically range from disappointing to offensive. The women in Michaelides' books lean closer to disappointing. The thing that confuses me is that I can't really tell if this is coming from the author, or if the male characters are just misogynists and we're supposed to be critical of that. If it's supposed to be the latter, then I'd have liked for that to be made slightly more clear. I need to feel like I'm in good hands with the authors I'm reading, and being unsure of this particular point just doesn't make me feel that way.
All-in-all I didn't seriously dislike The Fury, nor did I like it. I would still recommend this to customers who like Michaelides' other books, or who are looking for a quick and fun suspense novel.

I had high expectations for The Fury as Michaelides debut, The Silent Patient, is one of my favorites. I didn't love his 2nd book, so I was very hopeful. I liked this, but didn't love. I found it so very slow and honestly boring for much of the first half. I also listened to it on audio and the narrator literally put me to sleep a few times - so maybe tackle the book instead. Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an early release copy in exchange for my opinion. The Fury will be available on 1/23/24.

ARC audiobook provided in exchange for an honest review.

Alex Jennings did a great job with the narration but I was initially put off guard a bit. His voice took me some getting used to for all the characters but once I listened more, it became more clear and easy to listen to. This book was very fast paced, at some points, blink and you miss it! I really liked how the story and characters were all established and the premise had my attention from the first chapter! Fair warning, much of the book has an unreliable narrator, so if that’s not your thing, you might want to think twice about this book. I would definitely recommend it though!

The Fury follows Elliot Chase as he asks you to pull up a chair and listen to his story about the murder of Lana Farrar, a retired movie star who just wants to get out of the awful London weather and spend time on her private Greek island. She she invites a bunch of friends, one who eventually kills her.

This is probably my least favorite Michaelides book to date. The main problem was that I could not stand Elliot. His obsession with Lana was just so icky. We spend the whole book with this guy and we're supposed to like him, I guess. Or maybe we're not, but for me I didn't want to be stuck in his head. Don't even get me started on the supporting cast, all of whom were very flat and so evil according to Elliot. I guess this book was just not for me,

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ALC. The only thing I liked about this book was Alex Jennings narration. He was amazing.

@alex.Michaelides’ newest thriller, The Fury, is a slow burn murder mystery that is filled with Michaelides’ trademark twists. It is set on a private Greek island and follows an ex-movie star with her friends visiting her island during Easter. The story gives a nod to the theatre, old Hollywood, and the writing of scripts. The audiobook is well narrated and I binge listened to it today while cleaning the house. I recommend checking out this book, especially if you loved Michaelides’ other books.

Thank you @macmillan.audio for allowing me to listen to this audiobook ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review.

I truly wanted to love this book. I was HOOKED from the beginning. I enjoyed the narrator in the audiobook a lot. He seemed to make the story come to life. The perspective it was written in was interesting and intriguing. Where this book fell flat for me was the ending. I just wanted it to be different from what it was. I wanted more pizzazz like I feel the rest of the book had.

3.75 stars

I really DID enjoy this book... it was a crazy, unhinged good time. The execution was so well done. The sequence of events and the ultimate outcome this book took, though made me equal parts mad and sad, ultimately causing the deduction of one and a quarter star.

The setup was perfection. The characters are each equally likable and unlikable, which I don't come across often, but when I do, it is always a good time. We have a group of "friends" who take a much needed opportunity to get away for a little while, venturing to a private Greek island for the Easter holiday weekend.

We have ex-movie star, Lana, her son and her husband, and her two friends, stage actress Kate and our storyteller, Elliot. They all arrive at Lana's sprawling island house in hopes of having a great time... and we thriller lovers know that what may start out that way never EVER ends that way... Instead, the group is trapped on the island and someone is murdered.

Michaelides did some really well done storytelling with the vessel he chose to deliver this harrowing tale to us. Elliot is our narrator, giving us all of the wild details, and attempting to maintain impartial. This group is a weird bunch... Film people, am I right? There are fun twists and turns. We learn quite a bit of their interconnected relationships, we see their flaws and their faults, their individual deceptions.

All of that made for a good time, but the ending... that is where it took a turn for the worst in my humble opinion. All I can say is did the punishment really fit the crime? We expect an explosive ending from Alex Michaelides and he always delivers, that is for sure.

The narration for this book was absolutely perfectly done. Leading the perfect amount of humor, incredulity and intensity to the story, Alex Jennings nails it!

The Fury
Alex Michaelides
4⭐️

This is a tale of murder.

Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it?

The Fury is a sloooow burn character driven thriller that will have you not only guessing whodunnit, but also what was real and what wasn’t. My favorite part was how the unique story was told as if the narrator was having a conversation with the reader.

Although The Silent Patient will forever remain my favorite, this was a twisty and entertaining read.

What I enjoyed;
Greek Island Setting
Unreliable Narrator
Past/Present Storylines
Whodunnit Thriller

The narration was so good! Alex Jennings does a masterful job telling this story and his voice was just so perfect for Elliot.

Pub Date: Jan 16, 2024. A huge thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC.

This is an island murder mystery with a narrator who breaks down the 4th wall.

Alex Jennings does an amazing job.His voice was so smooth in my ears and he plays the part of the narrator really well. I could tell I was listening to an actor.

I would describe this book as Knives Out meets Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Another good comp would be Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone.

This book is highly anticipated and I think it will live up to the hype! Personally, I enjoyed this even more than The Silent Patient.

Get your hands on The Fury January 16th!

Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen in exchange for my honest review.

— 4.75 ⚝

thank you to celadon books and macmillan audio for both an arc as well as an alc of this book. all thoughts and opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.

another unputdownable banger from the author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens, Alex Michaelides. holds for applause

he has mastered the art of compelling storytelling and the ability to write a gritty, atmospheric thriller with the most thrilling twists that, even if you see coming, fascinate you. I was not one of The Maiden loving girlies but this here thriller blew me away. This one will grip you and refuse to let go.

the writing was spectacular, almost poetic even. i loved that the book was split into acts like just like a play is. it was almost like a movie playing in front of your eyes and you are but helpless to sit and watch it, absolutely gobsmacked. excellent characterization, in my opinion, especially on the part of the main character, Elliot Chase. So cunning, witty and mysterious. He will definitely be haunting my every dream for weeks to come. Michaelides is definitely a unique voice in the genre of thrillers.

although The Silent Patient remains my favorite, this was an excellent, well rounded thriller that has unparalleled characterization, constant twists and masterful storytelling. the narrator's voice was so unique and nuanced, atleast for me. i am shocked at how much i enjoyed this. definitely a thriller to look out for and pick up in 2024. and you don't even have to wait long because it comes out on the 16th of January. Highly recommend picking up the audiobook, narrated by Alex Jennings. He did a wonderful job.

i've seen a lot of people compare thrillers to the popular, Knives Out. But this one is for the fans of Glass Onion, which i adored.

Thank you MacMillan for the audiobook copy of The Fury!

I have a complicated set of thoughts for this book, I think many reviewers feel similarly based on chats I have had with other early reviewers.
1. First the audiobook narration is excellent, well done and resonant. This is simply a book that did not work for me on audiobook because of the plot/story structure, not because it's not wonderfully read.
2. This is a book that was hard for me to get into, I struggled to understand where the story was going despite enjoying the idea of the book, the setting, and the Agatha Christie vibes. I did not connect with the characters, I tend to be a reader who needs to feel like she can get behind a character, feeling drawn into their story
3. and yet... the plot did pick up and I was intrigued by the story Elliot (MC) was weaving

Thank you to @netgalley and celadon books for an arc in exchange for an honest review!

Elliot Chase, the main character, is friends with Lana, a former actress. Lana owns a private island and invites Elliot as well as a few others there for a holiday. Seven people are on the island and within 48 hours, one of them ends up dead.

I enjoyed this book! I didn’t know what to expect but I remember reading The Silent Patient and was shocked as I read it, this book was similar. This book is set up like a play and broken up into 5 acts. A beautiful setting, past and present storyline and an unreliable narrator makes this story one wild ride.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I haven’t read any of this author’s other work, but I did enjoy this slow-paced whodunnit. If the book had been much longer I think it definitely would have dragged for me, but the excellent narration of the audiobook kept things chugging along nicely. This is an enjoyable thriller with some twists that you might guess if you pay close enough attention, but it was still entertaining.

If you are a slow burn fan then The Fury is for you.

This book is about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder.

Locked room whodunnits with many suspects are my jam. This one intrigued me and I was so curious to see how the friend dynamics played out. I did have an issue with a slow pace and the ending had me 🤯

Although this was an easy listen and kept me pretty entertained I did find it a little hard to decipher when it was fake and when it was reality from the narrators perspective. The ending was a decent surprise but overall 4 stars.

Okay…so like I don’t know how I feel about The Fury??? Was the ending absolutely bonkers? Yes. Was I bored to tears in the middle? Yes. Did I hate it? No? I

have never read such a slow paced thriller, though. I wasnt as hooked as I wanted to be and I feel like it kind of hindered my enjoyment of the book because by the time we got to all the twists I was kind of checked out. The audiobook was really well done and I did enjoy the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.