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A review by mkmcelroy
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall an interesting read. There was definitely more attention paid to the therapist as opposed to the patient the mystery surrounded, which wasn’t my favorite. But the balance of Alicia’s diary entries and the evolving plot questions kept me interested.
The author’s pacing was what truly made me enjoy the book. The plot moved quickly, with alicia’s parts leaving me wanting more while Theo’s parts didn’t last long enough for me to become truly bored.
The ending bumped the reading experience up a notch, with the reader getting just enough information to guess the ending about a page before the reveal.
Would recommend to people who enjoy a fast paced mystery.
The author’s pacing was what truly made me enjoy the book. The plot moved quickly, with alicia’s parts leaving me wanting more while Theo’s parts didn’t last long enough for me to become truly bored.
The ending bumped the reading experience up a notch, with the reader getting just enough information to guess the ending about a page before the reveal.
Would recommend to people who enjoy a fast paced mystery.