A review by kanthereader
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was an absolute masterpiece! The only reason it didn't get a five was because it wasn't as much of a thriller as I would have hoped/was anticipating.
I seriously cannot believe this is the author's first novel. It's incredible.
The book wasn't necessarily boring, but not interesting either in the beginning and middle. It felt like I was watching a documentary or a support group show where the people sit in circles. However, the ending made up for the slow paced beginning! I was totally taken by surprise. Overall, this was such a good book!
I seriously cannot believe this is the author's first novel. It's incredible.
The book wasn't necessarily boring, but not interesting either in the beginning and middle. It felt like I was watching a documentary or a support group show where the people sit in circles. However, the ending made up for the slow paced beginning! I was totally taken by surprise.
Spoiler
I thought it was genius to put the book in Theo's point of view. I never would have suspected him to be Alicia's stalker. Alex has an amazing way of making certain characters seem so innocent and the least to be suspected. He did the same thing with Gabriel by putting Alicia's diary pages in there: another smart choice. Who knew a man who was willing to give his wife the world and wanted to make a family with her was both a coward and unfaithful?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Stalking, Gun violence, and Self harm
Moderate: Violence, Medical trauma, Death, Blood, Medical content, Infidelity, Suicide, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Cursing