A review by aliciachauhan_
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I completed it in one day I would have given it three stars however the ending was slightly confusing and I didn't like it too much however the plot twist was so exciting which I loved!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Medical content, Violence, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic relationship