A review by em_5460
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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