I have expanded my book genres and enjoying the change! The core of my reading was exclusively historical fiction for years. Since writing my blog almost 3 years ago, I’ve picked up non-fiction, a biography, classics, horror, mystery, and psycho-thrillers!
If you read my blog post on The Silent Patient in March by suspense author Alex Michaelides, you recall I got to ask him a question and got my copy signed! Since then, I have been looking forward to his latest work, The Fury.
This fast-paced thriller is about a withdrawn ex-movie star, Lana Farrar, her husband, teenage son, and her closest famous friends. They embark on the Easter holiday to Lana’s private Greek island for a bit of R and R.
They each have a distinct personality trait…an introvert, a liar, a dreamer, one that’s shallow, and another that’s greedy. In the case of this book, when you put them all together, it’s an interesting and deadly combination. The narrator is Elliot Chase who puts a unique perspective to the story.
It’s a book of murder, or perhaps love. As you read, you’re guessing what the plot is truly about. That’s part of the reason I enjoyed it. Michaelides is that type of writer. He takes you in one direction and pulls the rug from right under you. It’s a Whodunit book that has a great nod to the theater, Greek tragedies, and the island winds on the fictional island of Aura.
I thoroughly enjoyed this 320-page, quick-chapter book, especially after I had the opportunity to listen to him on his author tour and speak about its premise.
I can’t, however, compare this to The Silent Patient. In my opinion, that book was on another level. Perhaps because this genre is fairly new to me? When you venture out and try something new and experience the perfect specimen, whether it be a book, food, or a new pair of perfect-fitting jeans, I hold that experience or thing on a pedestal.
In conclusion to this book report, The Fury is one that you should venture into. Michaelides has a knack for playing games with your head which is super entertaining! I also love it when an author throws an Easter Egg in the story from a previous book. It somehow makes me feel more connected to his work.
I’m pleased that I escaped my methodical genre to experience more diversity in my reading. Because of it, I found him! Enjoy!
