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A review by mahi_nad
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 stars
REVIEW:
I genuinely love this book. Although it lacks in the department of credibility for psychology (namely how Michaelides demonstrates that he knows nothing about mental health diagnoses, treatments and indicated medications, but the biases he displays in this novel contribute to a culture of misinformation that may discourage a reader who needs treatment for therapy from getting it because of how said therapy is portrayed, and may discourage other readers from complying with a treatment plan that includes prescription medications in amounts that data shows have therapeutic benefits), this was overall an amazing book. It's an incredibly compelling book, and will keep you hooked till the very end. It's a fast-paced ride with short punchy chapters (oh, how easy it is to think "just one more chapter"). The story has so many threads and little surprises to uncover. More questions arise at every turn. And even those who work out the main aspect of the mystery will probably still enjoy the journey of finding out why, and all the little shocking discoveries made along the way.
BOTTOM LINE:
Amazing book, must read
AGE RATING:
14+
REVIEW:
I genuinely love this book. Although it lacks in the department of credibility for psychology (namely how Michaelides demonstrates that he knows nothing about mental health diagnoses, treatments and indicated medications, but the biases he displays in this novel contribute to a culture of misinformation that may discourage a reader who needs treatment for therapy from getting it because of how said therapy is portrayed, and may discourage other readers from complying with a treatment plan that includes prescription medications in amounts that data shows have therapeutic benefits), this was overall an amazing book. It's an incredibly compelling book, and will keep you hooked till the very end. It's a fast-paced ride with short punchy chapters (oh, how easy it is to think "just one more chapter"). The story has so many threads and little surprises to uncover. More questions arise at every turn. And even those who work out the main aspect of the mystery will probably still enjoy the journey of finding out why, and all the little shocking discoveries made along the way.
BOTTOM LINE:
Amazing book, must read
AGE RATING:
14+
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Self harm, and Stalking
Minor: Sexual assault, Car accident, and Death of parent