Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Fury by Alex Michaelides

39 reviews

lizloulie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

chainsawheartbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

“Do not despair at being different. For that very difference, initially such a source of shame, so humiliating, and painful, will one day become a badge of honour and pride.”

I truly don’t even know where to start. This book is told in 5 acts, much like a play, and it works so beautifully. 

I will admit that I struggled to get into it at the start, it took up to Act 2 for me become invested in the characters and figuring out what happened, but then when I did, I fell headfirst into the drama and intrigue.

Beautifully written twists and turns, with some truly interesting characters. If you’ve read either of Michaelides’ other books, you might think you know what to expect, but my god are you in for a treat, it takes unreliable narration to a whole new level in such a fun way. 

Perhaps controversial, but I preferred this to The Silent Patient 🤫

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

oproy's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Eh, it just wasn’t for me. The characters were not likeable even though I know that’s kind of the point.

The twist at the ending was unexpected yet still expected. I kind of liked that we were supposed to “know” who did everything at the beginning, and was disappointed when that’s not what actually happened. It felt like a cop out.

Anyways, it was an easy read and I liked the setting of the Greek Island. Would recommend if you like whodunnits.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Murder, and Gaslighting

maryconney's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

ksilvio's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

sbrown1868's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying

larareads's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

bookedandbusy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was a really enjoyable book! I love a murder mystery set on an island! I also really liked the play aspect and unreliable narrator! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Gaslighting

Minor: Bullying

skyfluff's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

rd77's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The twist was pretty clear coming up but I feel like in general the last few chapters were actually very well written which still made it engaging despite the predictability. It reminds me a LOT of the second knives out movie but overall a good quick read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail