This one I was highly anticipated since I absolutely loved Silent Patient! I also enjoyed The Maiden and now this one was also amazing!The twist had me gagging in shock so good! A most read for all mystery lovers!

This is the story of a murder on an island as told by one of the guests at the island for a vacation. The host, Lana, is a retiree actress invited a couple friends to the island for a vacation but there are secrets among them. And then there is a murder and the Elliot tells us the story of this murder and the solving of the crime.

This was fascinating. I really enjoyed the unique winding storytelling in this book. After it got to the first pivot moment, I was hooked. The story and the style really makes you think about what is happening the motives behind all the characters actions. I didn't really like nay of the characters and wasn't really all the invested in them, but I enjoyed the style of the book and did want to know how it ended.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the advanced copy of the audiobook. The narration was solid and enjoyable.

I listened to The Fury by Alex Michaelides as The Silent Patient was great and The Maidens was very good. This one just didn't hit the mark for me. The plot had a creative edge but overall it was on the dull side for me. The characters were quirky, distant, and unlikable with nobody standing out except for maybe one.

I did like the super subtle connection to the previous books. Each subsequent book has now dipped a star for me so I really need him to do something special with the next one. The audiobook narration was ok @ 1.25 speed which was necessary to pick up the pace.

Thank you to Netgally and the publisher for the opportunity in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this one, but I'm not sure I was ever really feeling this twisty, dizzying novel. THE FURY reminds me of two recent loves of mine: It has some plot crossover with Chris Bohjalian's THE LIONESS (A starlet takes her crew on an exotic vacation, folks die), as well as WEST HEART KILL (a murder mystery breaks the fourth wall as it breaks itself down), but this didn't feel as sexy or structured as LIONESS, nor as ingenius as KILL. The novel's structure (a story, then more detail to that story, then more detail) felt deceptive at times, and I never found myself connected to Elliott, which I know makes me less of a sociopath than he was :). I couldn't understand the love for Jason in the story, nor the relationship between Lana and Elliott. While I was taken aback by the twist, the ultimate finale felt predictable way too early as, having read his prior books, I knew Mr. Michaelides would make the murderer who it was.

I will still recommend this book, but it wasn't for me personally!

The story was not emotionally engaging. The characters didn't have depth and I didn't care what they did or what happened to them. DNF.

Lana, a retired Hollywood star, invites several of her closest friends to join her on the Greek island of Aura. This weekend getaway was supposed to serve to provide a little sunshine to their lives, but little do the attendees know that it will also result in someone’s murder.

This story is told in an interesting way. It uses the first-person perspective, but the narrator is also omniscient. The all-seeing narrator does play a small part in the story and, like everyone, his POV might be a bit skewed or unreliable. There was also some breaking of the fourth wall in this book, but not in a way that felt contrived. I enjoyed this approach to telling the story, and although there was plenty of meandering, backtracking, and ignoring things we thought we knew, I was a fan of the ride. The book was also written in five acts like a play, which was a fun nod to several aspects of the plot and characters.

With the backtracking and rambling, this story does require a little patience. The beginning is also quite heavy on nonlinear backstory for the characters involved, which does bog down the overall feel of the book. This also felt like less of a thriller and more of a unique and creative take on an Agatha Christie styled mystery (although the narrator swears several times that Agatha Christie had nothing to do with these events).

If you enjoyed atmospheric islands, murder mysteries, the theater, and unreliable narrators, then this is worth checking out. My thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to read this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This was an interesting book and I'm still not quite sure how I feel about it. I LOVED the Silent Patient, but Alex Michaelides seems to be hit or miss for me, and unfortunately this one was more of a miss. Although I did enjoy the psychological "nothing is as it seems" aspect of this, I did not like or care for the narrator which made this book hard to finish. There were so many twists that at times it was hard to follow, but I pushed through as I was trying to figure out what in the world was going on. Overall, I did enjoy this one and I feel many people would love it.

As far as the audiobook goes, I unfortunately was not a fan of the narrator. Normally I love all of these different narrators, but this one did not flow with me.

𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧: Alex Jennings
𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝: 8h 8m

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮:
• Greek tragedy
• psychological thriller
• slow burn

"Now, I know only this for sure- the first half of life is pure selfishness: the second half, all grief."

Thank you for the complimentary copy! I really appreciate it🙂

Thank you so much @celadonbooks and @macmillanaudio for sending me an ARC of this book! The Fury is out on shelves now!

This was an anticipated read for me but unfortunately it fell so short. I think I’ll forever be chasing the thrill that Alex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient gave me… I didn’t see that twist coming at all and really loved reading that book.

I liked his next book, The Maidens, a bit less. And this new book, The Fury, I sadly enjoyed even less….

There were some fun aspects. As a theatre person, the theatre tidbits were a fun addition! And I love the Easter eggs and connections Michaelides includes in all his books!

But overall this thriller felt weak to me. Michaelides has a talent for writing unreliable narrators, but there was something about Elliot that drove me crazy in a I-don’t-want-to-keep-reading way. I also thought the premise wasn’t exciting. The twists were lackluster and predictable.

Did I love this book? Not at all. Will I keep reading Alex Michaelides’ books? Absolutely

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.