A review by peyviz
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Holy wild ride. This book took a little while to catch my attention in the beginning, but it did eventually and things got crazy. typically i can see a twist coming or at least consider the idea before it happens, idk if i was just off my game but i did NOT see this one coming. if you like books with one big twist, definitely give this a shot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Toxic friendship

Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Gore, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol