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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
There were many twists and turns, but I figured out some partway through. I knew it would some way tie back to the other books. As they all tie back to each other.
None of the characters were particularly likable which did make it harder to enjoy. Though it was well written. It was very atmospheric. I also would have liked someone else's POV besides Elliot, since he was a highly unreliable narrator.
Narrator Rating: 4.5 stars
The narrator did an excellent job. Though he was a bit easy to zone out to.
Extra ratings: Fluff-NA Heartfelt-3/5 Helpful-NA Horror-NA Inspiration-NA Love aka Romance-0.5/5 Mystery-3/5 Predictability-1.5/5 Spice-0/5 Suspense-3/5 Tear- 1.5/5 Thrill-3.5/5 Humor-0/5
Graphic: Blood, Alcohol, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Death, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Infidelity, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Bullying, Drug use, and Mental illness
Moderate: Murder, Addiction, Cursing, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Animal death, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Vomit, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
shockbunnie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Abandonment, and Murder
what_heather_loves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this very complex, twisty and changeable thriller with an unreliable narrator. Set on a private Greek island near Mykonos, a small group of friends and family members' tensions explode. Split into acts, like a play, because two of the characters, famous and beautiful American Lana and her frenemie British Kate are both actors and vulnerable and misunderstood Elliott, the narrator, is a writer. On a windswept island this appears to be a locked room mystery, but little is as it seems with this group of dysfunctional and dislikeable characters. The action takes place over a few days, although there are chapters in the past to provide context, so it's fast past, all-knowing and dramatic. A dark and deceitful thriller about identity and betrayal, definitely one for your TBR!
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Minor: Abandonment, Violence, and Addiction
courtstrauch13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I truly don’t know how I feel about this book, its writing style was quite interesting, I didn’t hate it nor did I love it. I’m still not sure about all the twist and tangles in this book, none were shocking or jarring to me.
Idk I’m very eh about the whole book.
Graphic: Bullying, Murder, Abandonment, Death, Toxic friendship, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Drug use
rexpostfacto's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual violence
readingwithtrey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It wasn't the best first impression with The Fury. I immediately got vibes similar to And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Although the narrator made reference to Agatha Christie, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the similarities. To me, it greatly takes away from a book if plot lines are too similar to other works. I was nervous that was what was happening here. But as I continued to read, I started to feel that the author had something different in play here, almost as if the similar plot lines added to the unreliability of the narrator. I don't want to say too much because I want to avoid spoilers, but the turn of events (especially in the end), won the story for me.
While The Fury didn't live up to The Silent Patient, I still ended up enjoying it very much. I read the bulk of it in one sitting because I was so invested in the story and the roller coaster of emotions it sent me on. I love a good, unreliable narrator, but there was a point where I got so annoyed with him that I wanted to chuck the book out the window. Because of this, I keep going back and forth with my rating. As of now, I've settled on 4 stars. As others have said, the pacing was a bit off. There was also a twist near the end that was a bit ridiculous. BUUUUUUT, when I think about it more, I wonder if the reader is meant to feel that the twist is ridiculous. Because when you remember that everything is being recalled from the narrator's POV (this particular scene is referencing what other people were thinking/saying), and when we realize the mental state that he's in, that could explain why it sounded so ridiculous. I know I'm rambling, but this is a great book to ponder on.
One thing that I love is how the author ties together all of his books. You don't necessarily need to read them in order, but I would note that the epilogue for this one includes a spoiler for The Silent Patient.
Thank you to Celadon Books for my early copy of the book! All opinions are my own.
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Infidelity
Minor: Abandonment
devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Gun violence, Infidelity, Death, Violence, Cursing, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Grief, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
kayceeisbookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Bullying, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Murder, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Blood, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, and Death