The Patient by Jane Shemilt

The Patient

Jane Shemilt

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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She is his doctor. He will be her downfall.When Rachel, a GP in Salisbury, meets Luc, the attraction between them is instant. But Rachel is married with a daughter – and Luc isn’t well.Despite themselves, a heady love affair begins – one that thre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
tense 57%
dark 55%
emotional 25%
sad 14%
challenging 12%
reflective 8%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Character: 33% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.23

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