This is the first book by Alex Michaelides that I've read and I had no idea what to expect.
I picked this up on a recent trip to Sussex having seen it all over bookstagram. I was worried that the books marketing would be better than the book itself. I was delighted to be proven wrong.
The story is told brilliantly through the perspective of Elliot the playwright. Taking place on a Greek island we meet an array of vibrant and volatile characters and know that a murder is going to happen. What we dont know is who commits the murder or why.
This is a brilliant reimagining of the locked room murder mystery. Michaelides clearly takes influence from one of my all time favourites, Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' while carving out a style and original feel for the story.
The isolated island and storm parallels beautifully with the excellent characters that Michaelides manages to create. They are simultaneously erratic and wild whilst completely believable.
Whilst being careful not to spoil anything, I also have to commend Michaelides on his fantastic twists. Slowly drip feeding more and more information into the story, revisiting previous scenes, and revealing the characters motives.
Throughout the story I couldn't work out what was going to happen next as Micahelides kept me guessing at every turn.
I will definitely be buying Alex Michaelides previous books namely 'The Silent Patient' which I have heard excellent things about.
Rating: 7
'Now, I know only this for sure—the first half of life is pure selfishness; the second half, all grief.'
Alex Michaelides, The Fury
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