A review by ilya14
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Honestly, I really liked the book even though I mostly guessed the plot twist in the 20 first pages

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Self harm, Medical content, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol