A review by vaguely_pink
The Silent Patient, by Alex Michaelides
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
2.0
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Stalking, Addiction, Body shaming, Car accident, Drug use, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Grief, Sexual content, Vomit, Alcohol, and Child abuse