The Fury

The Fury Alex Michaelides For the last few months my ‘reading’ has been limited to audio books only. I wonder if I might have felt differently about this book had I read the hard copy. The story is told from the perspective of the narrator, the actor, Elliot who is also one of the characters. I found the writing style dragged on slowly, possibly enhanced by the ‘droning’ tone of the reader of the audio book. A review I read claimed that the Thriller was a ”masterclass in psychological suspense, that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.” That was NOT my experience! With that said, once I was into the story, I found myself caught up with the characters and was intrigued to find out how the plot was going to pan out, and where the truth lay. A group of friends are invited to spend an ill-fated holiday together on the small Greek Island, owed by one of them, the well known actress, Lana Farrar. All of the characters seem to be flawed in one way or another, with history and grievances that make them less than good friends. One of them ends up dead, but who it was and who was the murderer is anybody’s guess, as each act reveals different outcomes. In the end I did enjoy the book, however I did not think it was a great read.

Easy read. The plot and characters keep this interesting. A few twists.

Good ish, entertaining with twists!

Thank you Celadon for the ARC and Macmillan Audio for an early audio copy. Third time was the charm! I didn’t get the hype for Michaelides’ first two books, but “The Fury” completely hooked me. It was a slow burn in the best way possible, methodically introducing a fascinating mix of characters before the murder happened. The pacing felt deliberate, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Agatha Christie. With the secluded island setting, I was hoping for a locked-room mystery—a subtle nod to *And Then There Were None*, one of my all-time favorites. Also, Alex Jennings as the narrator was fantastic. His measured, unhurried voice made the slow build even more enjoyable. I could’ve listened to him all day!

It was okay. Not my favorite, I like the intrigue, but not the whiney tone of the narrator.