Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

959 reviews

mirrorofneptune's review

fast-paced

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

3.5

This book is fairly convoluted— and in my opinion thinks itself a little more psychologically-clever than it is— but it's also gripping and compelling. I thought the mystery was well-presented and unfolded nicely, and I enjoyed the reveal. I also enjoyed the Eurydice allusions— I love seeing different interpretations of that myth, and I thought it was used quite artfully here. A solid debut novel but

I hope Michaelides's therapist is nothing like this lol

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Mental illness

katlinstirling_reads's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed this book, more than I thought I would! Gave me Agatha Christie vibes sort of. 4.5 Stars would recommend

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Chronic illness, Medical content, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Mental illness, Alcohol, Murder, Self harm, Car accident, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Death

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

madelinedalton's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Mental illness, and Murder

Minor: Fatphobia

forbiddenclues's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense 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

3.0

The story stated off strong in the beginning, and it really slowed down in the middle. The last few chapters felt rushed as the plot was revealed at the end. I liked how the author writes it as a detective mystery, but there are high volumes of misogyny throughout the book. As Mental Health professional, it was interesting reading about the character's pscyhe.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Abandonment, Blood, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Suicide, and Sexual assault

captaincrabs52's review

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

5.0

I LOVED this psychological thriller. Gives me vibes of “The Sinner”. Very very good with a plot twist you’ll never see coming

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Murder, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Death, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Suicide

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

stephenleininger's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Car accident, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Stalking, and Gun violence

therealanakin's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Suicide, Sexual content, Gun violence, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Infidelity

Minor: Stalking