I recently read The Fury by Alex Michaelides. This is my third book from him. I have enjoyed them all. This story is different than his others. It is about an ex-movie star, Lana, who takes her friends to a private island off Greece. The isolation makes for great privacy, also a great place for a murder, which, of course, is what happens. Who is responsible? A stranger on the island or one of the group of friends?
The construction of this story is different from the rest of Michaelides' books. It is more complicated, more creative. I can't imagine the work that went into writing this. It is told in a nonlinear timeline. Sometimes that can be annoying or difficult to follow. It is done here in a very clear and thoughtful way. Each time we go back and learn more, the story becomes sweeter and also much more sinister. If this kind of storytelling bothers you, and you want a book that shoots straight thru A to Z, then this might not be for you. However, the way the story evolves is masterful and extremely effective, guiding the reader to the resolution of the mystery. This is not only a mystery but also a thriller and even a love story. The pacing moves quickly, enhanced by short chapters. The characters are interesting, some more well developed than others, as needed. A solid and entertaining offering.
The construction of this story is different from the rest of Michaelides' books. It is more complicated, more creative. I can't imagine the work that went into writing this. It is told in a nonlinear timeline. Sometimes that can be annoying or difficult to follow. It is done here in a very clear and thoughtful way. Each time we go back and learn more, the story becomes sweeter and also much more sinister. If this kind of storytelling bothers you, and you want a book that shoots straight thru A to Z, then this might not be for you. However, the way the story evolves is masterful and extremely effective, guiding the reader to the resolution of the mystery. This is not only a mystery but also a thriller and even a love story. The pacing moves quickly, enhanced by short chapters. The characters are interesting, some more well developed than others, as needed. A solid and entertaining offering.