denee16 's review for:

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

4.25

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book was wild and very intense. I definitely feel glad I waited until I was a bit more stable about my past to read it due to certain topics. The twist at the end caught me completely off guard and I thought it was a great twist.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Torture, Toxic relationship