A review by jennifer1130
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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

5.0

Thriller isn't my normal genre but this was my book club read and it was a surprisingly excellent book. Had me hooked, page turning, desperate to find out if Alicia is really the murderer she's made out to be. Why is this woman silent? It's so infuriating and tantalising. All told from the perspective of Theo, a psychoanalyst who's had a calling to help Alicia find her voice. Would recommend and will likely try more books in this genre and by this author.
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