A review by kateea7536
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

A phenomenal book. One that I was very aware I was sad to be progressing so quickly through because I wanted to savour every single page. Incredibly gripping and full of twists and turns, with a writing style that was impeccable but not too dense or descriptive. Flawless, can’t fault it🤩🤩🤩

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, and Alcohol