The Fury - Alex Michaelides

The Fury

By Alex Michaelides

  • Release Date: 2024-01-16
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
3.5 Score: 3.5 (From 957 Ratings)

Description

**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**

“Alex Michaelides hits the trifecta with his third novel, The Fury. The highly original story presents the reader with the king of all unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to power two novels, and a host of characters that bleed right on the page. ” —David Baldacci

A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder — from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient


This is a tale of murder.

Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it?

Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island.

I tell you this because you may think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time ― it caused a real stir in the tabloids, if you remember. It had all the necessary ingredients for a press sensation: a celebrity; a private island cut off by the wind…and a murder.

We found ourselves trapped there overnight. Our old friendships concealed hatred and a desire for revenge. What followed was a game of cat and mouse ― a battle of wits, full of twists and turns, building to an unforgettable climax. The night ended in violence and death, as one of us was found murdered.

But who am I?

My name is Elliot Chase, and I’m going to tell you a story unlike any you’ve ever heard.

Reviews

  • Slow burn, slower ending

    3
    By Lena Dejesus
    I typically love Alex Michaelides but this could have been 4 acts? Maybe 5 acts with less chapters and fluff? All in all though, this was a great read. Super interesting twists. The ending is what I expected but alot that I didn’t expect happened along the way as well.
  • The Fury

    1
    By GWYNEDD READER
    Would make an intriguing movie. Sad, pathetic characters.
  • Another home run ⚾️

    5
    By chewysmum
    Twists and turns until the very end. A thrilling read that goes by fast!
  • Loved every page!

    5
    By Snowcat_32
    This book was beautiful, tragic & eloquently written. It kept me wanting to turn the page. Each time I felt I knew what was happening- it flipped my perspective. Most of the characters were well written i.e. Elliot & Lana Definitely one of the better books I’ve read in a long time & would very much recommend.
  • Fury

    5
    By Asdfghklwedft
    This is how I felt reading. An unreliable narrative that is in fact so reliable. I really did feel like I was in the bar listening to a story. You’re always missing something.
  • So bad

    1
    By cirbbycribbycribstercrib
    I’m sorry to the author. But wow. I had to skip so much of the first person part and get to the actual story.
  • Engaging start to finish

    5
    By ErinEli28
    Very difficult to put down. I actually left a play at intermission to come home and read this because it was more interesting than the play. You won’t be disappointed.
  • The Fury

    3
    By olddue1
    Good murder mystery with a convoluted plot. It’s clever but unconvincing and left me sad.
  • Loved the silent patient. This was ho-hum

    3
    By Reader10234
    Never really bought into the story or the characters.
  • The Fury

    1
    By Bennystash
    A meandering plot that tries to confuse the reader, but ultimately leads to a predictable and formulaic ending.

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