Scan barcode
A review by kteliza28
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Wow okay I could not get enough of this book. I listened to it on audio and breezed through it. At first I will admit that I thought I had everything figured out and I knew exactly where the story was going but I literally felt my stomach drop when the truth was revealed. Either I’m an idiot or the storytelling was just that good. I was completely thrown for a loop.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Body shaming