The Fury

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• The Fury is a locked room mystery, a popular fiction genre that features a murder among an isolated group of characters. In your opinion, how does The Fury compare to other similar locked room mysteries in print and film?
• Through Elliot, Michaelides tells the story in layers through repeated retellings. Did this strategy add to or detract from your reading experience?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• The novel explores the concepts of fate and destiny. Do you believe in destiny? Are our lives determined by fate or free will? 
• How did Elliot’s point of view and unreliability as a narrator affect your reading experience?
• Lana’s private island in Greece is a luxurious setting for the novel, but it is also steeped in Greek culture. Did the choice of Greece as a setting affect your reading experience? How could another setting have changed the book?
• Consider Lana’s struggles with fame and happiness. How does her position illustrate a real-world problem? Are you sympathetic to Lana? 

3. Societal and Cultural Context 

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.