Elliott Chase is close friends with former movie star Lana Farrar. Lana owns a secluded Greek Island, and she has invited her closest friends, including Elliott, for a getaway. Among the seven one of them ends up dead before they leave.

Elliott Chase is the narrator of the story and is thoroughly entertaining. It started a little slow it definitely picks up. Full of secrets, drama, obsession, and backstabbing, this story was a very entertaining read. I really like how the author intertwines Greek mythology into his books. There is even a nod to the Silent Patient. It is a suspenseful with several twists, and I enjoyed the change in POV throughout the story. And of course it wouldn't be an Alex Michaelide's book without a shocker at the end. I had to reread it to make sure I got it right.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
I thought this was another solid book from the brain and world of Alex Michaelides. I liked the format, the pacing, the narrative voice, I LOVED the setting, and most of the characters were really complex despite being fundamentally flawed. The Greek mythology and mysticism didn’t play as big of a role in this book, but I liked that it was still there. The ending wasn’t obvious, and it didn’t fall into the most common murder mystery tropes. I also liked that while acting consistently with their character, we weren’t really clued into what that character was until the narrator revealed it at different times throughout the book. There were a few loose ties to his previous books that made me want to go back and reread them too. This book was good, I found the murder still to be completely unjustified, though it did make sense.

In "The Fury" by Alex Michaelides, a murder mystery unfolds on a secluded island, where a group of friends grapples with the death of one among them. The narrative, cleverly delivered by the unreliable narrator Elliot, adds a unique layer of complexity as he consistently breaks the fourth wall, leaving readers questioning the trustworthiness of every perspective.While the story is undeniably entertaining with its twisty and wild plot, Elliot's character, intentionally designed to be obnoxious, poses a challenge. His cheeky tone and direct address to the reader, though initially intriguing, become a source of irritation over time, affecting the overall enjoyability of the narrative.A notable quirk in the storytelling lies in the fluctuation between first-person narration from Elliot's perspective and sporadic switches to a third-person omniscient style. This transition, detailing the thoughts of other characters beyond Elliot's knowledge, introduces a narrative inconsistency that may leave readers perplexed. It sure left me feeling that way. Despite these challenges, "The Fury" succeeds in delivering a wild and unpredictable ride, maintaining a level of entertainment throughout the book. The gripping mystery and unconventional narrative style contribute to an engaging experience, even if some aspects may prove divisive for readers. Rating of 3.75 stars!

Didn't love it, didn't hate it. I am a big Alex Michaelidades fan and his former books The Silent Patient and The Maidens. Maybe I just had higher expectations but this didn't resonate with his former books and the expecation that I had. The writing was messy and didn't compare to his former books.

I enjoyed [book:The Silent Patient|40097951][book:The Silent Patient|40097951] for what it was, but this is a clear step down in almost every regard.

The story is thin and oddly predictable in certain areas. The structure of the story reminded me of Glass Onion, but in the worst way as I wondered if it would be following certain plot points/twists. There were too many fake-outs, releasing almost all tension from the story. The characters are so thinly-sketched I couldn't bring myself to even pretend that I cared what happened to them.

My biggest problem with the story is the narrative voice and downright strange POV choice. The epilogue tries to tie the choice together (and features a weird tie-in to The Silent Patient), but it doesn't make the actual reading experience any more enjoyable or less annoying. I'm always a fan of morally gray or villainous characters, but something about the melodrama was off-putting in a way I can't quite put my finger on.

If you're looking for your typical isolation thriller meets Glass Onion meets The Great Gatsby, this might be the perfect book for you. I would just keep my expectations low.

This is the third Alex Michaelides book I've read and I've seen the twist coming from a mile away in each one. This book felt like Alex was trying to get in as many twists and turns as he could possibly fit within his word limit. I do believe this will be my last book by this author.

This is my first novel by the bestselling author Alex Michaelides. I was super excited to get an ARC of THE FURY.

The thriller synthesizes elements of mystery, romance, psychology and melodrama. The story is narrated by Elliott, first a die-hard fan then and a close friend now of the ex-movie start Lana Farrar.

With regard to character development, I was amazed by Lana´s personality who comes to her own terms by the end of the story by eliminating the feeling of fear.

I appreciated the storytelling with nested loops and chaining that kept me turn the pages to experience the fascinating, mind-blowing end. BUT, lo and behold...as I was ready to gasp for air by the end of the story, I was rather left with a dissatisfied feeling. As much as I loved the whole narration concept and the story itself, I found the ending a tad bland.

Having said that, I will certainly move onto The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, which is highly praised by my bookish friends.

After much consideration, I have come to 3.5 stars for THE FURY, rounding up to 4 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Celadon for this advance copy of The Fury by Alex Michaelides; as a huge fan of his debut work, this was one of my most anticipated for this year.

It pains me to say that this one did NOT work for me at all - it’s my work book club pick for February, and if it wasn’t, I probably would’ve DNFed it. The only reason I’m giving it 2-stars instead of 1 is because I had the opportunity to meet the author and hear him talk about how he wrote the book and finding Elliot’s POV throughout the story, and I kept that in the back of my mind when reading it. I also liked how he told us that we’ll see Easter eggs from all of his books in each subsequent works, and they all take place in the same universe.

This is a Christie inspired “trapped on an island” murder, but the writing felt so choppy, and hung on a lot of random details that Elliot was telling us, when we should’ve gone more in detail with the actual plot. I actually rolled my eyes a few times wondering when something was going to happen.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review - I wish it would’ve worked out differently for me! The Fury released 1/16/24 and can be picked up in stores now.

With how much love I had for the silent patient I was wildly let down in this novel. The book spends more than 60% promising twists and turns and a big ta da on a greek island but I think the way its written in a way that often breaks the 3rd wall and spends so much time building up it makes the novel quite boring. The actual story happens in about the last 100 pages whereas 1/2 of the book is just promises. All in all it was an underwhelming slow burn thriller

This is now one of my all time favorites! I loved everything about it. The story was amazing and held my attention from start to finish!

I started reading this and couldn't put it down until I finished. "The Fury" is a triumph of storytelling that takes the reader on a winding emotional rollercoaster. It's one of those books that I wish I could read again for the first time.

The Fury by Alex Michaelides is a murder mystery set on a deserted island. A group of friends are trapped on island and one of them is found dead, leading to the obvious question-- who did it?

Except there is nothing obvious in this twisty and wild tale told by an unreliable narrator who constantly breaks the fourth wall to talk to the reader. The narrator is Elliot and it is quickly clear that he cannot be trusted. But who can be trusted is the big question in this story.

I found this story to be entertaining but also obnoxious and wacky. Elliot is a tough voice to handle as he is very annoying. I think he is purposely written that way, but it's a lot to take. I didn't mind his cheeky tone or the way that he addressed the reader, but as a whole, his character grated on my nerves. And since he is the one that is telling the whole story that also made the story grating as well.

One thing that drove me absolutely nuts though-- Elliot narrates in first person. But then randomly the story would switch to third person and describe things that the other characters were thinking that would have been impossible for Elliot to know. The narration fluctuated from first person from Elliot's perspective to more of an omniscient, all knowing narrator, and it just didn't make sense to me.

I will say that this story was a wild, unpredictable ride and it did keep me fairly entertained for most of the book.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I love this author works quite a bit so i’m so glad this one was great too. It was so thrilling and twisty. Building to the end was good but a lil slow for my liking BUT then the ending had my jaw on the floor so it all made perfect sense. Loved it.

Alex Michaelides's "The Fury" is a riveting thriller that keeps readers hooked from the very first page until the shocking conclusion. Set against the backdrop of a secluded Greek island, the novel follows a group of friends led by the mysterious Lana Farrar, a former movie star, whose annual Easter gathering takes a deadly turn when a murder occurs.

Initially, it gave me the vibes of Agatha Christie - limited suspects, an island, a murder. But as I read on I understood this book seems so far from 'Then there were none' or any of the Agatha Christie's thrillers. I enjoyed the last 100 pages, after all the initial lagging and build up the story pull together towards the end and gives us a fun payoff.

I really enjoyed the previous works from this author - The Silent Patient and The Maidens and definitely would be reading more from him.

Loved this book. It was so twisty, and had a similar feel to The Silent Patient. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the ARC.

This book completely sucked me in! Having read The Silent Patient, I feel as though I already knew the what to expect stylistically from Alex Michaelides, which helped, because it is definitely unique. Alex Michaelides loves an unreliable narrator, and in this book it was certainly easier for me to sense compared to others.
Stylistically, the narrator jumped around a lot, which was distracting at first. The narrator goes back and forth between talking about the storyline in 1st person, while also addressing the audience, AND was also omnipresent when telling other people's storylines. So, that threw me for a loop, but it made the story very interesting (once I got used to it).
I feel as though this book had a similar ending to The Silent Patient - an ending that just kind of feels like it comes crashing and leaves you a little confused. I feel as thought I need to go back and re-read the last few chapters and epilogue to really understand the ending that Alex Michaelides was trying to tell.
After reading The Silent Patient, I skipped The Maidens because I heard it was so-so. However, now after reading The Fury, I will be going back to read The Maidens.

I loved the way this was written. The story is told in five acts, narrated by Elliot Chase as if he is retelling it to a friend / audience. That made it so much more entertaining to me. The first half felt really slow. I understand that we need to understand the characters & setting but it felt like it could've moved faster. Things luckily picked up around halfway & that's when I really became interested in figuring out what happened on this group trip. As much as I love a chaotic, fast paced thriller, the pacing felt too fast towards the end. Besides that, I did enjoy the ending. As far as these characters go...they all sucked. I was hoping for a shocking mystery & this wasn't that but, it was still en enjoyable read & the way it was written definitely added to my rating. I will always look forward to reading anything by Alex Michael's. Thank you to Netgalley & Celadon books for an are of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Qutie a bit happens in this murder mystery that will keep readers on their toes. Lana Farrar is fading movie star who has a close network of friends who accompany her on vacations to a isolated Greek island. We know early in the tale there is a murder but whodunit is the questions. Elliot Chase narrates the story but is totally unreliable as Michaelides inserts many head-spinning twists with various viewpoints of each scene. All the elements of a great closed door (island) murder are here but it seems the author is intent on confusing readers which leaves the final ending somewhat of a stretch in credibility. Still, each character is a suspect and Agatha Chrisite fans may be drawn to this novel.

Alex Michaelides' "The Fury" promised an enticing blend of suspense and celebrity drama set against the backdrop of a private Greek island. However, as I delved into the narrative, I found myself grappling with several aspects that left me profoundly dissatisfied.

At first glance, the premise of a group of famous friends gathering on a remote island, only to be embroiled in a murder mystery, held great promise. Yet, the execution fell short of expectations, primarily due to the pretentious tone of the narrator and the writing. The attempt at creating an aura of sophistication and intrigue came across as forced and affected, detracting from the overall immersion in the story.

Moreover, the characters within the novel proved to be insufferable and melodramatic, rendering it challenging to muster any investment in their fates. From the reclusive ex-movie star to her entourage of famous friends, each character exuded a sense of self-importance and entitlement that made them difficult to empathize with. As the narrative unfolded, I found myself growing increasingly detached, indifferent to the outcome of the central mystery.

The sheer number of characters introduced throughout the story further compounded my struggles, making it difficult to track who was who at times. This lack of clarity detracted from the overall cohesiveness of the narrative, taking me completely out of the story and hindering my ability to fully engage with the plot.

The ending, in particular, left much to be desired, culminating in an unrealistic twist that felt contrived and unsatisfying. While unexpected plot twists can enhance the reading experience, in this case, it served only to further distance me from the narrative, reinforcing my sense of disillusionment with the book.

In conclusion, "The Fury" by Alex Michaelides failed to deliver on its promise of suspense and intrigue, hindered by pretentious narration, unlikable characters, an overwhelming number of characters, and an implausible ending. While the premise held potential, the execution fell short, leaving me profoundly disappointed and disenchanted with the overall reading experience.

Thank you NetGalley and Alex Michaelides for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

First of all I want to thank netgalley for this ARC. This book definitely did not disappoint I absolutely loved the writing style, I found it new and inventive! Such a great book for this author with a lineup of great books already.