A review by aleen_elizabeth
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Brilliant book for those with an appreciation of mental health facilities and those that live, and work, there. Great plot that was unseen until the last few chapters.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Car accident, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Infidelity