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A review by daniellereadslikealot_
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved both The Silent Patient and The Maidens so I was so looking forward to The Fury. It did take me a little bit to fully get into the story, but I was always intrigued to see where it was going to go. Act I does move a bit slower as we get to know the characters and settle into their dynamics, but pay close attention because…well, you’ll see. Act II was where the story really hooked me. I love a non linear timeline and going back to previous scenes from different perspectives and POVs. Also, I found Elliot to be a VERY fun and complex narrator. The story itself had so many twists and turns and I loved it. Every time I thought I had the story figured out, in classic Michaelides fashion, he tore the rug out from under me several times. Also I really enjoyed the cameos from his previous novels. If you like a slower, simmering, tension filled thriller with not very likeable, but interesting characters, this might be for you!
CW: gun violence, infidelity, mentions of child abuse, bullying, mentions of domestic abuse
Moderate: Gun violence and Infidelity
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse