When I first started reading this I was worried I wasn't going to like it because the plot felt very similar to my most recent read, The Hunting Party. However, I was way wrong. The only thing these two books had in common was a murder taking place in a remote location involving a group of friends. Aside from this, everything about The Fury was unique. I absolutely fell in love with the narrative style of this book. I felt that I was inside the head of the narrator and enjoyed his side remarks and self-reflection. Also, I love an untrustworthy narrator.

The story of the murder was told in "acts," which was a wonderful connection to the acting themes throughout the book. Each "act" looked at the murder in a different light, expanding further on information gained throughout the previous "act." It felt almost that everything I thought I knew was constantly being disassembled while simultaneously having all the pieces put back together perfectly. Additionally, I could never have predicted the twists.

Overall, I loved every second of it... and the subtle reference to The Silent Patient at the end was *chefs kiss*

5 stars doesn’t do this book justice. OMG doesn’t do this book justice. Alex Michaelides does it again. Gives us a thrilling, heart gripping, mystery story that has so many twists and turns you never know where you’re headed.
Elliot Chase was able to keep me interested the entire time with his narrative. To get a glimpse and telling of each character from his narration was very interesting.
I absolutely loved the little glimpse of The Silent Patient we get in the epilogue. Very well done!!

Thank you Celadon Books, Alex Michaelides, and NetGalley for this eARC of The Fury.

If there ever was an Edgar Allen Poe-esque book, this would be it. An unreliable narrator, a dark, mysterious setting, unlikeable characters, and so many unanswered questions, but yet, it sort of works.

I wish there was one likeable character in this book, but I ended up hating them all at various points of the story.

This novel is probably in the middle of the other Michaelides novels in my opinion.

So many twists & turns!! I had no clue what the twist was, because they just kept coming. Was shocked by the ending & loved the little Easter egg he threw in there from a previous book! Definitely a binge-able book!

I didn’t love this one like I did The Silent Patient. I found it to be incredibly slow moving and anticlimactic. I also didnt care for the writing style where the narrator breaks down the fourth wall and is talking directly to the reader. It felt like he kept dangling a carrot, tempting us with this murder plot but then kept putting it off. Lastly, I was excited that this was in Greece as I thought it would be a really picturesque setting. Didn’t really get that though so I would have liked more descriptive imagery to really feel like I was on the island.

Super interesting story! especially for the lovers of constant twists. I will say the only thing that would comment on was the narrator. I thought the story would have been punchy-ier from outside view point. Will say loved the island and cast of characters though. Just wish we got to see those dynamics shine a bit brighter.

I found this book difficult to start. It jumped around too much in my opinion. Also, if you’ve read anything by this author before - it’s pretty easy to guess the ending. The main character isn’t very likable. Overall, I wasn’t too impressed with this book - but it’s not the worst that I’ve read.

I will admit… even though I enjoyed The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, it wasn’t my absolute favourite thriller as it was for many others. I’m not quite sure what the reason for this was, but I just found it a bit lacking.
However. The Fury is a whole different ball game. Perhaps it was the theatre connections that interested me given my time acting on stage. Maybe it was the variety of characters and story jumping that peaked my interest. But truthfully, I think it was the plot twists.
If you’re someone who feels like you’re never shocked by stories OR absolutely love realizing you have no idea what’s going on, this book is for you.
Is the concept a bit basic? Of course. Picture a cross between Agatha Christie (as acknowledged in the novel), Glass Onion, and Hemlock Island by Kelley Armstrong, and you pretty much have the premise for this book. And yet…
5 stars. Easily.

I loved this one!!!!!! I couldn’t figure out who the killer is, what was going on, who I could trust! Ah! SOOO SOOOO goood 10/10. I read Silent Patient last year and loveddddd it so knew I had to read this one and am so thankful I got to. Literally couldn’t put it down!

Wow! This book is incredible and so entertaining! I loved it!

The story is told in 5 different acts.
Lana Farrar is an ex- movie star. She invites her closet friends to her private Greek island. She invited Elliot, Her son Leo, Her husband Jason, Her best friend Kate, her assistant Agathi and the island caregiver Nicola.

Elliot is the narrator of the story. He invites the reader to pull up a barstool, pour yourself a drink, and settle in. Elliot used to be so idealistic when he was young, romantic even. He used to believe that love lasted forever. Now, he doesn't He knows this for sure, the first half of life is pure selfishness; the second half, all grief.
Elliot continues to tell his story. In the end, it is a tale of beautiful, well-intentioned failure- ending in death.

Before act 5, the truth is, none of it played out the way Elliot just described. Once the police arrived, the identity of the murderer was well known. By then, there was chaos. Refill your glass and Elliot will tell you. The truth, as they say, is often stranger than fiction.

Addictive, Amazing Twist, and Secrets! 5 stars and a top book for 2024!

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the advanced copy! This wonderful book is set to release 1/16/24

Lana Farrar is an ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape their lives and spend time on her private Greek island. This trip however, ends in MURDER.
The Fury is a thriller that twists on itself to the point of boredom and confusion. The main characters are all unlikeable except maybe Lana. The story doesn’t exactly make complete sense and I was disappointed in the end. Thank you NetGalley and Celadon Books for giving me an ARC copy in return for an honest review.

Murder? Mystery? Lots of twists? Yes Please! This book was great and had an Agatha Christie type of style. Just when I thought the mystery was over, surprise, that is not how it ends! I definitely would recommend this book. #TheFury #NetGalley

I was so excited for this book because of all the hype. I wanted to love it but unfortunately it wasn’t for me. I felt like the storyline was all over the place-there was TOO MUCH background that it was just overkill. The audio did not hold my attention and made it hard for me to enjoy.

Alex Michaelides always has such good ideas for novels, but for me they never seem to really land. I've now read all 3 of his books and while the premise intrigues me and keeps me reading until the end, I'm never really satisfied. Obviously he is massively popular so what do I know!

Thank you to net galley for the arc.

Alex Michaelides is a must read writer if you want a twisty, unique thriller, and The Fury delivers! I had no idea where it was going in the best way possible. This book also wasted no time of getting your attention by getting right into the action and then taking time to set up how we got there. In short, I loved this one!

Thank you NetGalley, Alex Michaelides, and Celadon Books for an advanced copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I am a big fan of Alex Michaelides’ novels and The Fury did not disappoint! The Fury is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller that I read in one sitting. I highly recommend this book if you love a murder mystery on an isolated island, aspects of Greek drama and tragedy woven through the storyline and inspiration from Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None 🧿

Lana is a famous movie star who retires from her glamorous life and moves to rainy, gloomy London. In search of sunshine, Lana invites her closest friends, Elliot and Kate, to join her family and loyal staff on her private Greek island in the sparkling Aegean Sea. In this region, the Aegean wind is called “to menos” which means “the fury” and her island is rumored to be haunted. The wind rages and the group is unable to leave the island. A murder occurs and they must figure out who is the murderer before they strike again. Their relationships are tested and true motives revealed as they try to outsmart one another. As the winds rage on, the fury among the group erupts and their lives will never be the same.

Thank you NetGalley and Celadon books for the ARC copy of The Fury - Available January 16th, 2024 🧿

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The Fury, is the latest novel by Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient. Narrated by Elliot Chase, a playwright and friend to retired movie star, Lana Farrar, Elliot tells the reader of a murder on an isolated Greek island where only seven people are present.

This story is not told linearly. The murder happens within the prologue with the backstory then told in a rather circular fashion throughout. Readers who enjoy character-driven novels will enjoy this one. And readers who expect a twist will also enjoy this novel. This author is known for unexpected plots and certainly does not disappoint with The Fury. Any fan of the author’s previous novels will enjoy his latest.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Celadon Books for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.

I was blown away by Alex Michaelides’ The Fury. I’ve read his other works, so I ventured into these pages like someone entering a minefield, expecting twists. The description promises a story unlike any you’ve ever heard, and this absolutely delivers.
Former movie star Lana Farrar retreats from her city life to her private island off the coast of Greece. With her are only a few friends, family members, and trusted employees. On Aura, a paradise only broken by violent winds, there will be no interruptions. On her island, the hole in Lana’s picture-perfect life can be filled. But the retreat ends in murder and in each of them questioning those they thought they knew best.
As a reader of detective stories, I was fascinated by this variation of having no detective character at all. The path that Michaelides takes with this novel is one that I don’t think many authors could pull off. I’m most impressed by how carefully and how deeply Michaelides lead into the psyche of a character.
Five stars for this fresh and exciting novel. Thanks to NetGalley and Celadon for this advance read.

The Fury was an engrossing read, and I could not put it down! I liked The Silent Patient, but this was a cut above in my estimation. The characters were fascinating, and, of course, the setting spectacular. One might expect a hackneyed version of couples trapped on an island when murder ensues, but Michaelides turns the premise on its head and keeps us guessing throughout. The style is almost literary in feel, richer than I expected.

An excellent example of the genre! Thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher, Celadon Books, and Netgalley for providing me with an early copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and read it in a single day. I generally don't like first person perspective, but I seem to often enjoy an omnipotent narrator, even in first person. I really liked the setting up of a situation and then having the narrator go "wait I lied, let's try again".

Very much would recommend for fans of Glass Onion.