Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

745 reviews

maddiela's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

To everyone who raved about this book and told me that I HAD to read it… how did you not see that twist coming? Hated the main character, felt like it was completely predictable but I did appreciate the effort the author made to tie so many elements together especially when it came to incorporating elements of Greek tragedy and acknowledging some of his favourite authors in the text. Overall, not horrible. I still enjoyed it but why is this book considered the epitome of all thrillers. Just did not understand the hype. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Self harm

Minor: Car accident

jnterhune's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am a hard reader when it comes to plot twist, I always see them coming. I will honestly say this book I did not see the twist or could not even guess the ending. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend. It was shocking, I’m still thinking about it. Very fast easy read, kept interest, enjoyed from a medical field and standpoint also. An overall A++

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Self harm, Death of parent, Murder, Mental illness, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Cursing, Infidelity, Addiction, Confinement, Car accident, and Medical content

Just really loved this read. Really shocked by the ending. Found it fast pace could not put down enjoyed the parts at the end also, very awesome!

ghosttpants's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

jameszabik's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Mental illness, and Self harm

r_hall210's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, and Mental illness

veelaughtland's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Self harm, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Murder, Stalking, and Death

Moderate: Car accident, Suicide attempt, Drug use, and Sexual content

catarina_pego's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Stalking, Self harm, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Car accident, and Death of parent

cwbillings's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

2.0

Wow. Okay. I REALLY wanted to like this one. The first half kept me on my toes, the mystery and pacing was irresistible. And then the ending turned out to be such a let down. Predictable and anticlimactic. PLUS my major qualm with the book is how the author writes his characters. 

The way the male narrator describes the female characters and in turn the way the author writes women veers into misogyny. There are a number of likable male characters mentioned in this book and they have substance. Every woman is either a martyr or a monster. 

They all fit into a different stereotype one way or another. Every woman mentioned is a victim, a bitch (calls women this multiple times), or motherly. And their characterization goes no deeper than this. I noticed this about halfway through the book. It’s also worth mentioning, the story heavily takes place in a mental hospital, and somehow all the patients are women. 

So, unfortunately, this highly anticipated read became quite a chore to get through for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Stalking, Medical trauma, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Misogyny

Minor: Alcohol

getyourghosts's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Worryingly relatable at times.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, and Self harm

Moderate: Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, and Violence

sandysmith's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

3.0

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  In January 2021, I kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the  back burner whilst bringing up the children only reading when on holiday, having previously being an avid reader. It's a dark psychological thriller with an unexpected twist.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Stalking, and Suicide attempt