In "The Fury" by Alex Michaelides, the tale unfolds on a private Greek island where seven individuals find themselves trapped with a murderer among them. Narrated by Alex Jennings, known for his role in "The Crown," I found that this mystery takes much too long to unfold.

Told through the narrator's perspective, listeners experience the dynamic web of relationships and secrets. With Lana Farrar, Kate Crosby, and others in the mix, tensions escalate as suspicions rise. At any given point, everyone has a motive. But it's just too boring.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio for providing an advanced listener copy via NetGalley.

another classic from Alex Michaelides. I loved the incorporation of all the Greek lore and tragic tales in this one. A few twists and I liked the narrative style

This was an odd duck for sure. I listened to this which with how it is written, I wouldn't recommend. The author has this written like he is talking to you and tell you a story. But it goes back in forth in timeline like how a normal conversation can go when you remember something or go off on a tangent. So that made it difficult as a listener. Is made the story feel disjointed and I didn't really know where he was going with it all.

As always, Alex Michaelides delivers a thrilling novel filled with twists and gripping drama. I loved this and I'm pretty sure all thriller lovers will as well. The characters are well written and the setting is ideal for a thrilling ride.

After having recently read and loved "The Silent Patient," I was so excited to read this book. Unfortunately, it just wasn't for me. The premise was intriguing, and I enjoyed the main character's narration. However, it was such a slow burn that it did not hold my attention for long. I struggled to get into the story and seldom found myself wanting to keep reading. Once the twists started coming, though, I did find myself more interested and excited to find out what happened next.

I alternated between reading and listening to the audiobook narrated by Alex Jennings, who did an excellent job telling the story. As an actor, he really performed his role well, and you could tell he put a lot into Elliott's character. Definitely recommend this one on audio.

Thank you to NetGalley, Celadon Books, and Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.

This is my first Alex Michaelides books. I was interested by the premise and the praise I had heard about his previous books. And....it's okay. I'd try another one of his; however, I was not over the moon about this one.

Rating 3/5

Alex Michaelides is an author I struggle with. His other books were essentially the same, but this one felt new and refreshing.

"The Fury" by Alex Michaelides, while an engaging psychological thriller, falls short of reaching its full potential. The intricate plot and exploration of the human psyche are commendable, yet the execution feels somewhat formulaic. Michaelides' writing, though skillful, lacks the nuanced touch required to make the characters truly resonate. The suspense, while present, doesn't consistently maintain its grip, and some twists feel forced rather than organic. Despite these shortcomings, the novel still offers a decent escape into the realm of psychological drama. It's a three-star read that, while not groundbreaking, manages to entertain with its exploration of secrets and their haunting aftermath.

The Fury by Alex Michaelides delivered on its promise to be a masterfully told mystery. It interweaves thrilling aspects with well sequenced suspense creating a psychological, mystery/thriller like no other. A little slow for me at first, but when it picked up, I couldn't put it down. The truth lies between inasanity and reality and everything you think you know is wrong. If you are sick of the same old same old thrillers, this book will give you a different and quirky adventure. So glad I went for the ride.

Unfortunately I couldn't make it through this audiobook. The story was very slow and the narration made it impossible for me to follow along. I did give it many attempts but decided this one just wasn't for me.

This was a great slow burner to listen to while you do chores around the house. I loved the setting being in Greece and that we knew a murder happens so early on but it’s a slow build to find out more about it. And I thought I had this figured out but I was wrong. Thoroughly enjoyed this story.

The narrative style is intensely self-aware, and I found myself getting pissed at Elliot. The dynamics among the other characters or so-called friends on the island appeared to be marked by mutual disdain, perhaps even bordering on loathing. Not a single character resonated with me. The overall flow of the story is erratic. The initial stages were sluggish and repetitive, while the conclusion took a hit from left field.

Having thoroughly enjoyed "The Silent Patient," this novel failed to meet expectations. The characters failed to capture my interest, and my investment in the story was lukewarm at best. Despite the lingering desire to unravel the mystery of who did what, upon finishing, I was left with a rather lackluster feeling.

While you know within the first chapter that a murder has been committed, the book's first half is a slow-paced development of the characters, the relationships, and their motives for being the murderer or the victim.

By 60%, the pacing changes into a non-stop action plot with twists and turns around every corner. It reached a furious crescendo that I did not see coming, but Alex’s books tend to do that to me!

Why we love it: I loved the settings - mostly gorgeous Greece, sometimes rainy London. I loved the characters (and by loved I mean loved to hate them all.) The book being in journal format was stellar storytelling, as was the audiobook narrator’s reading of it. #gifted by Celadon Books

I almost want to come in giving this 2.5 stars. I was not a fan. The narrator, Elliot, tells us he is an unlikable character. The reader knows that immediately and even if he didn't warn us, we would still dislike him very much. The internal dialogue, which was meant to be narration/storytelling, just came across of sniveling nonsense. The amount of times he interrupted himself to say he was getting off track and would get back to that line of thought another time was borderline infuriating. I did not like this book. I did listen to the audiobook. I think that the actual audiobook narrator did such a great job in production of making Elliot unlikable. So kudos to him!

The Fury is told by our narrator Elliot Chase. Our story is about Lana Farrar, a reclusive ex-movie star. Elliot is a friend if Lana’s, who is accompanying her and her family and a mutual friend Kate on a trip to a price Greek island.

While there, tension amongst friends thickens, gun shots are heard, and a body is discovered. Who did it? A friend? An intruder on the island? As Elliot starts to unravel the story, we see that not all are who they seem to be and everyone is keeping secrets.

Honestly, this was not my favorite by this author. I very much disliked the narrator Elliot. I also didn’t love how the “twists” were done-I felt like I had whiplash.

If this is your first read by Alex Michaelides and you didn’t love it, please pick up The Silent Patient or The Maidens. In my opinion they were better!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for access to an early recording of the audiobook.

As always, all opinions are my own.

I always appreciate that Alex Michaelides is going to create unique formats for his stories. While the ending of this one didn’t work for me, I enjoyed the listen!

There was a slow burn in the beginning. I thought it was slow until I got half way through it then the book takes off and I couldn't put the book down. I was so intrigued and just loved this story. I am a big fan of this author. All of the characters are so unlikable.

I thought I had the whole book figured out but I did not see the twists coming at the end. I was so surprised my jaw hit the floor.
This book was one of my most anticipated reads. When I got the copy of the book I screamed with excitement. I was thrilled.

This is my second book from Michaelides and I have to say that I enjoyed it more than the first one. The twists and turns were dramatic and gripping. However, I did find the constant switch from the current timeline to a flashback slightly confusing at times and they weren't as seamless as they could have been. I enjoyed the drama and the flair that came with the atmosphere and setup of this book. And even though I knew where the story was going, I enjoyed how Michaelides told it. The narration was wonderful too.

Twists, turns and unable to put it down. This book builds layers and keeps you guessing. I loved it. A locked room mystery on a Greek island. Celebrities, egos, jealousy, greed, ambition - everyone has a motive. It begins as a narrator sitting at a bar telling a tale that you may or may not believe. You are swept into the lives of a handful of people and learn all of their back stories. Lana a worldwide movie celebrity has a home on a Greek island to escape her life. In the first chapter, someone dies. Was it the reclusive island local caretaker, the longtime housekeeper who holds superstitions, the two best friends (one male, one female and also a celebrity), the husband or the son. Oh, you won't know till you read/listen and then you still won't get it right. I did the audio version of this book, and the reader was great, and made the book go from 4 to 5 stars. Definitely one to read and then discuss!

I enjoyed the ultimate story of this but found the narration story telling a little bit hard to follow, with the voice of the narrator coming through so loudly. I like that the author was trying something different here, but it came across a little bit annoying to be. Still, this was a compelling story and I would recommend it to friends who love thrillers.