A review by dudecahedron
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It was a pretty easy read with very pleasant pacing. The plot isn't entirely linear, there are lots of flashbacks, the chronological order is sometimes scrambled which adds on to the mystery of the slient patient. Following along with the POV chatacter, trying to figure out the mystery and understand the life of the main character, the enigmatic artist constitutes most of the fun. This book really keeps you on the edge of your seat!
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