A review by franzys_whip
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

you could tell

the main character was evil from the start, the sudden cutaways to the kathy side of things made it clear they were flashbacks, and once alicia described the man watching her it was obvious theo was the man.

the book definitely wasn't boring, and even though none of the characters were likable it didn't hinder the story. it was entertaining, but ultimately disappointing

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Stalking, Self harm, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Gun violence

Minor: Fatphobia and Animal death