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 221 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 56%
tense 56%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
challenging 13%
reflective 6%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 31% | Character: 31%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.24

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