A review by justagirlwithabook
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I've been in a bit of a "thriller" mood lately, it would seem, and this one did not disappoint! It grabbed me from the first few pages and I couldn't put it down (except for general life obligations). The story follows a criminal psychotherapist named Theo who is determined to reach his patient, Alicia Berenson, who hasn't spoken a word since she murdered her husband years ago. All she left behind was a painting and her silence. Now Theo is determined to figure out what happened and to save his patient. But, as is the case with most mystery/thrillers, things aren't quite as simple as they appear, and what we're led to believe is often just the tip of the iceberg. If you want a quick read with a twist, this is your book!