A review by maddiela
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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

3.75

To everyone who raved about this book and told me that I HAD to read it… how did you not see that twist coming? Hated the main character, felt like it was completely predictable but I did appreciate the effort the author made to tie so many elements together especially when it came to incorporating elements of Greek tragedy and acknowledging some of his favourite authors in the text. Overall, not horrible. I still enjoyed it but why is this book considered the epitome of all thrillers. Just did not understand the hype. 
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