Book review:  Too many manipulative twists in  ‘The Fury’ ruins real empathy

A promising-looking thriller was ruined by bogus complications, laid on one after another, instead of convincing plot development stemming from character
Alex Michaelides' third book has been billed as 'he biggest thriller of 2004'. File picture: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images

Alex Michaelides' third book has been billed as 'he biggest thriller of 2004'. File picture: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024 - 01:00
Alannah Hopkin

  • The Fury 
  • Alex Michaelides 
  • Michael Joseph, €16.99 

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