A review by bishopbox
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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

3.5

Overall, I thought it was a fascinating read! I think the mystery of everything was at a satisfying pace and I like the characters! The book also explored its main theme,
the tragedy of Alcestis
, in an interesting way!
However, the book isn’t without flaws. There’s a few conflicts that I feel like led up to nothing and I really wish they fleshed out some of the side characters more. 
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