Lana Farrar, a reclusive actress, invites her close group of friends to holiday on a remote Greek island, but within 36 hours, one of the guests will be murdered and you'll never guess who and you'll never guess why.

I was really scared to start this as I loved the silent patient and was worried this wouldn't live up to my expectations, but wow, I wish I read this sooner. This had me gripped on the edge of my seat, having no idea where this was going. This was filled with secrets, lies, betrayals and unreliable narration, and a cast of unlikeable characters, making you doubt each and every one and believing they could all commit murder. This was written as though you're sitting with the narrator as he tells you the story. I highly recommend.

The fourth wall comes crashing down in this novel as Elliot talks directly to the reader. The novel is aptly told in Acts, as its full cast of theatrical persons act out their story for our entertainment. For some, it is their very final act. Lana is a renowned star and often invites her friends to her private Greek island, where they drink, eat, and perform amateur dramatics. On this occasion, the gathering has been carefully chosen with one or more of the characters holding secrets and resentments. Tempers boil and murder occurs just as the Greek wind Fury unleashes, keeping the gathering trapped on the island. We find out everything via our narrator's perspective, and so we fluctuate between pity, sympathy, anger, and suspicion regarding him as a person, as well as the others. With this distorted view, it is hard to get a clear grasp on the reality. The story will have you twisted every which way. #thefury #alexmichaelides #netgalley

I have been a fan of Alex Michaelides' previous works, but I just didn't find myself being as engaged with the characters of this story.

The Fury by Alex Michaelides takes place on the Greek Island of Aura and is focused around the mystery that unfolds when film star Lana Farrar gathers her friends and family on the isolated island. Amongst the group there are plenty of hidden secrets and grudges which descends into violence as the wind picks up and leaves the island completely cut off from the main island.

I thought this book had so much potential and to begin with I found Elliot's narration really engaging meaning I was flying through this. The plot moved at a good pace and I wasn't bored at any point. I thought all of the characters were developed well and had interesting backstories. Additionally having read the Silent Patient by the same author I enjoyed that this book is set in the same universe and had some fun Easter eggs.

However I found that this book was almost trying to be too clever and some of the plot twists either didn't make sense or became quite difficult to believe. As much as I usually love an unreliable narrator, I found some of this narration to hide too much and I was left with so many unanswered questions.

Overall this wasn't a bad book and I decently enjoyed it however it didn't quite live up to my expectations having read the Silent Patient.

I lobed The Silent Patient, super clever and twisty. This one was good - but not as good as that! It still intrigued me, made me want to read more but I was a little let down by the ending.

The Fury is a clever thriller, which felt to me heavily influenced by the Japanese locked room mystery genre. Similar to The Silent Patient, we have a narrator who seems to change over the course of the novel as we realise the sinister secrets lurking underneath.

Whilst not the most unpredictable of novels, this was far superior to The Maidens, in my opinion, which I was fairly disappointed by. This is still a thriller, but whilst not my usual cup of tea the Fury was gripping and I couldn't help wanting to find out the truth, despite a burning dislike for the narrator (I think this is very much intentional on the part of the author).

I recommend this one if you like a twisted murder mystery, Michaelides' fans in particular! A hood holiday read.

I enjoyed all the twists and turns of this book. It was very fast paced. I did lose track of some of the characters at times, but overall it was a well written thriller that kept me on my toes the whole way through.

Celebrated actress Lana Farrar has a close-knit group of friends, and she has always enjoyed spending time on the remote Greek island she bought with her first husband. Every year she invites her friends to spend time with her on the island. We think we know where this is going, but this trip is something different.
Through the eyes of our narrator Elliot Chase we come to know the characters of our story. We gain insight into their motivations and desires. We see their flaws, and we know that the story is going to be marred by a murder.
Not everything is as it seems here. Cleverly structured, and with a definite nod to Agatha Christie, this is a great read.
Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review it before publication.

This was so slow. I hated the narrator, and his constant jumping back to tell some unrelated story. He's was very me me me and I couldn't stop rolling my eyes. The end was the best bit

This book was quite slow and didn’t have me gripped as much as his others.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

I don't think Michaelides has given us a dud yet. This was a great thriller that kept me going right up until the last moment.

"The Fury" by Alex Michaelides is a layered psychological thriller set on a private Greek island. The story follows a group of friends and family gathered for a getaway hosted by former movie star Lana Farrar. Told through the perspective of Elliot Chase, the narrative unfolds in a five-act structure reminiscent of classical Greek tragedy.

Michaelides excels in creating a tense, atmospheric setting and weaving complex relationships among the characters. The author's vivid descriptions of the island and its luxurious trappings provide an engaging backdrop for the unfolding drama. The plot is filled with twists, turns, and revelations that keep readers guessing.

"The Fury" offers an intriguing exploration of themes such as obsession, betrayal, and the nature of truth. It's a bold experiment in narrative structure that may appeal to fans of meta-fiction and unconventional thrillers.

I loved The silent patient so had high hopes for this book. It was okay but it didn’t shock or grip me in the same way.

A gripping and intense read, perfect for those who enjoy psychological thrillers. The storyline revolving around characters with telekinetic powers and the mysteries they uncover.

Alex Michaelides’ “The Fury” is a suspenseful masterpiece set on a secluded Greek island where a friends’ getaway turns deadly. With Hollywood glamour and pitch-perfect twists, it dives into hidden affairs, simmering jealousy, and a murder that keeps everyone guessing. The intricate tale of revenge, secrets, and complex characters ensures you’re engrossed from start to finish. Michaelides skillfully weaves a narrative full of suspense and surprises.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Make room in your suitcase for this one

Alex Michaelides seems to be the author of the moment with BookTok picking up on The Silent Patient, which I've read along with The Maidens. The publishers always pop the Christie label onto writers like this however Michaelides is no Christie. The Fury deals with a group of people who go to an isolated island and surprise ..... one of them doesn't make it off the island. Of course, you have the obligatory unreliable narrator who admittedly does state that they are not reliable. Fans of relationship crime fiction with a twist will enjoy this. I must say I worked out the murderer immediately which is never a good sign.

Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is one of my all time favourite books. I was then disappointed by 'The Maidens', Michaelides second book. I debated reading this tite but decided to try it out. I found it hard to get into the story and I did not finish the book.
I will update my review if I finish it.

I'm a huge fan of Alex Michaelides so was really keen to read The Fury and I'm so happy to say that I loved it; it's one of my favourite books of the year so far! This novel is written in such an interesting way - we have a narrator, Elliot, who is best friends with the main character, Lana. He is writing the story of what happened one weekend on Lana's greek island, which seems straightforward but we slowly find about the complex relationships between the people that go on the weekend away. There are secrets and lies and twists and turns, and all the time you get a sense that because this is all Elliot's persepective, and he has a vested interest in the situation, that you can't absolutely trust him. The rug gets pulled from under the reader more than once and each time it is so destabilising and so brilliant! I highly, highly recommend this one and I'm already eagerly anticipating whatever the author publishes next!!

oh alex michaelides. i don't know why i keep trying with you. i've read both the silent patient and the maidens now and there's no lessons learned. i need to care about a character, ANY character at all. but no!

I absolutely loved The Silent Patient, and enjoyed The Maidens, so I was really looking forwards to getting my hands on this, I found it difficult to engage with the characters as I found them very unlikable and there was far too many plot twists. Really disappointed in this one.