A review by mirrorofneptune
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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

3.5

This book is fairly convoluted— and in my opinion thinks itself a little more psychologically-clever than it is— but it's also gripping and compelling. I thought the mystery was well-presented and unfolded nicely, and I enjoyed the reveal. I also enjoyed the Eurydice allusions— I love seeing different interpretations of that myth, and I thought it was used quite artfully here. A solid debut novel but
I hope Michaelides's therapist is nothing like this lol
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