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The Silent Patient
by Alex Michaelides
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Alex Michaelides's writing style is eloquent, and the different voices the narrator uses brought the story and characters to life. I was drawn to keep listening to the audiobook, but I don't think this genre is something I'm going to reach for often in the future.
There was a lot of description about the physical attributes of different characters, but when describing the women, their weight seemed often to be tied to their moral alignment in the eyes of the narrator, which I found somewhat uncomfortable. I think the reader is meant to feel uncomfortable with Theo's perspective as the novel progresses, though, and those sections may be part of the push towards that discomfort. This book was definitely an interesting forey into a new genre.
There was a lot of description about the physical attributes of different characters, but when describing the women, their weight seemed often to be tied to their moral alignment in the eyes of the narrator, which I found somewhat uncomfortable. I think the reader is meant to feel uncomfortable with Theo's perspective as the novel progresses, though, and those sections may be part of the push towards that discomfort. This book was definitely an interesting forey into a new genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder