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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
mysterious
medium-paced
Wasn’t drawn in at first but the more I read on the better it became. Was not expecting the ending
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had a good time reading this, but it is not a universal recommendation. The pace and some of the mechanics used will not be for everyone.
See my full review here:
https://sarahoverbooked.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/the-silent-patient/
Or here
https://youtu.be/RsFdYCapC80?si=gPjxCRoMz8byMKBs
See my full review here:
https://sarahoverbooked.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/the-silent-patient/
Or here
https://youtu.be/RsFdYCapC80?si=gPjxCRoMz8byMKBs
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
2.5
me ha costado mucho leerlo entero y el final me ha dejado bastante decepcionada, o enfadada, no sé cuál de las dos exactamente.
me ha costado mucho leerlo entero y el final me ha dejado bastante decepcionada, o enfadada, no sé cuál de las dos exactamente.
The book began on a promising note, immediately capturing my interest and holding my attention throughout. I particularly admired the author's approach of keeping the cast of characters minimal and focusing on the core narrative. This decision eliminated any unnecessary subplots or characters that can sometimes detract from a story.
However, while the book was compelling, I couldn't help but feel that it was longer than required. Despite its length, the ending managed to catch me by surprise, which is often a hallmark of a good thriller. Nevertheless, it's a common challenge with many thrillers that the ending might not always live up to the buildup, and this book was no exception.
In the initial stages, I was drawn into the mystery surrounding Alicia Berenson's crime, eager to uncover the reason behind her actions. However, as the story progressed with its limited cast of characters, I began to feel somewhat lost in the narrative, struggling to see where it was leading. The twist in the story was indeed difficult to anticipate, which added to its allure, but the outcome left me somewhat unimpressed.
In summary, this book is a solid choice for those who enjoy a well-crafted mystery, with its tight focus on characters and plot. It manages to keep you engaged but be prepared for an ending that may not fully satisfy your expectations.
Favorite lines from the book:
- Mental illness is precisely about a lack of this kind of integration - we end up losing contact with unacceptable parts of ourselves.
- Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later, in uglier ways. - Sigmond Freud
- Rage is a powerful communication.
- About love. About how we often mistake love for fireworks - for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still. It's boring if seen from the perspective of high drama. Love is deep and calm - and constant.
- One of the hardest things to admit is that we weren't loved when we needed it most. It's a terrible feeling, the pain of not being loved.
- Remember, love that doesn't include honesty doesn't deserve to be called love.
- Sometimes it takes courage, you know, and a long time, to be honest.
- I suppose what scares me is giving in to the unknown.
However, while the book was compelling, I couldn't help but feel that it was longer than required. Despite its length, the ending managed to catch me by surprise, which is often a hallmark of a good thriller. Nevertheless, it's a common challenge with many thrillers that the ending might not always live up to the buildup, and this book was no exception.
In the initial stages, I was drawn into the mystery surrounding Alicia Berenson's crime, eager to uncover the reason behind her actions. However, as the story progressed with its limited cast of characters, I began to feel somewhat lost in the narrative, struggling to see where it was leading. The twist in the story was indeed difficult to anticipate, which added to its allure, but the outcome left me somewhat unimpressed.
In summary, this book is a solid choice for those who enjoy a well-crafted mystery, with its tight focus on characters and plot. It manages to keep you engaged but be prepared for an ending that may not fully satisfy your expectations.
Favorite lines from the book:
- Mental illness is precisely about a lack of this kind of integration - we end up losing contact with unacceptable parts of ourselves.
- Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later, in uglier ways. - Sigmond Freud
- Rage is a powerful communication.
- About love. About how we often mistake love for fireworks - for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still. It's boring if seen from the perspective of high drama. Love is deep and calm - and constant.
- One of the hardest things to admit is that we weren't loved when we needed it most. It's a terrible feeling, the pain of not being loved.
- Remember, love that doesn't include honesty doesn't deserve to be called love.
- Sometimes it takes courage, you know, and a long time, to be honest.
- I suppose what scares me is giving in to the unknown.
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I liked this book very much but i felt like the ending wasn't completed.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes