The Patient by Jane Shemilt

The Patient

Jane Shemilt

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A shocking and twisty novel of psychological suspense about a boundary-breaking love affair between a doctor and her patient, by Jane Shemilt, Edgar-nominated, #1 international bestselling author of The Daughter.What price would you pay for fallin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 65%
tense 57%
emotional 26%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
reflective 7%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 32%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 31% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.23

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