Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

609 reviews

sandysmith's review

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

rachelhelmer's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infidelity and Violence

maziemouse's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

girl I would’ve done the same. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

4lexa's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I enjoyed this book overall!  The character development was a little shallow but not bad. I didn't expect the twist, definitely worth the read if you like a thriller.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Suicide

Moderate: Gaslighting and Gun violence

cheymarie98's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

4.75

• Great plot twist
• Even though I loved it, there was a feeling of disappointment when I was done
• The ending?
• A very “academic” feeling book
• Could be analyzed to pieces-so much to unpack

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Car accident, Infidelity, Grief, Mental illness, Self harm, Emotional abuse, and Suicide attempt

itkimby's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Murder, and Mental illness

Moderate: Grief, Suicide, Infidelity, and Kidnapping

Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Forced institutionalization, and Stalking

alianeselvis's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

the twist, holy shit

This book is so good! If you ignore the obvious patient/client violations, this story is so well written. I loved it from start to finish, completely dedicated an entire afternoon to reading this book from start to finish! I'm so so glad I read this, 0.25 stars off simply for the unrealistic patient/client relationship and privileges that would seriously never fly irl

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Toxic friendship, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Stalking

Moderate: Drug use, Gaslighting, Confinement, Gore, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Minor: Addiction, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Car accident, and Drug use

sare1125's review

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Murder, and Death

aaashtyn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed this book, I haven’t read a thriller/mystery in a while, and this was a great book to get back into that genre.

The plot twist was phenomenal, I never predicted that Theo was the husband of the affair that linked him and Alicia and hence the whole purpose of the book.

I personally think that every character in this book is crazy, but that’s what makes us all human. I enjoyed reading the different perspectives, and it helped complete the story more and give more insight into who was “good” or “bad”.

I wish the ending was more complete and defined instead of being left ambiguous after the inspector shows up at Theo’s house; however I just prefer books that have a clear ending and not an ambiguous one.

Overall I loved the book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, and Infidelity

Moderate: Murder, Drug use, and Emotional abuse

saisrei's review

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Alcohol, Gun violence, Addiction, Blood, Death of parent, Infidelity, Medical content, Violence, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt