Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

1069 reviews

pronounthief's review

dark emotional mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Minor: Death, Drug use, Grief, and Death of parent

thespycrowreads's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Immersed in a narrative unlike anything I've encountered before, this book left me bewildered. Its plot, characterised by unexpected twists and a deliberate sense of confusion, unfolds in a manipulative fashion that skillfully places the reader in the perspective of the antagonist throughout. While snippets of the victims' viewpoints are interwoven, the predominant narrative voice remains that of the antagonist, creating a uniquely psychopathic and somber tale. 
The conclusion reveals a chilling revelation—almost all the main characters are painted in shades of villainy. The story, hypnotic and engaging, does suffer from a somewhat slow-paced narration, marked by unnecessary details and seemingly random bits of information that surface unexpectedly. 
Despite its narrative pace, the book delves into a myriad of problematic topics, delivering a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. It's a story that shocks and appalls, leaving an indelible impact on the reader. However, a word of caution is warranted, as the book traverses sensitive terrain, making it imperative to be aware of trigger warnings before embarking on this gripping yet unsettling journey. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Mental illness and Medical trauma

Minor: Emotional abuse

Theo Faber, the primary antagonist, ultimately faces the consequences for his actions, offering a satisfying yet disconcerting resolution.

meowlexyz's review

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

perfectly timed plot twist!! this book got me out of my reading slump, and its the kind of book that has you thinking about it for days after!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, and Murder

eve_kadou's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

merrynthomas's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, and Gaslighting

kteliza28's review

dark 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

4.75

Wow okay I could not get enough of this book. I listened to it on audio and breezed through it. At first I will admit that I thought I had everything figured out and I knew exactly where the story was going but I literally felt my stomach drop when the truth was revealed. Either I’m an idiot or the storytelling was just that good. I was completely thrown for a loop. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Body horror, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Body shaming

roxlazzeri's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol

peyviz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Holy wild ride. This book took a little while to catch my attention in the beginning, but it did eventually and things got crazy. typically i can see a twist coming or at least consider the idea before it happens, idk if i was just off my game but i did NOT see this one coming. if you like books with one big twist, definitely give this a shot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Toxic friendship

Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Gore, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

ngozi528's review

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

sisiriley's review

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Medical content, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail