A review by amyan
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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

4.75

Really good story, very well written, and for the longest time I couldn’t guess the “twist” (as I usually do).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Self harm, Suicide, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicide attempt