em_5460 's review for:

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I would consider this book one of my all time favorites. The plot, pacing, characters, and twists are just brilliant. The writing and prose are incredible and it keeps you hooked throughout. I haven't stopped thinking about this book since I read it and I recommend it to everyone I know.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail