A review by jazzrivetti
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.5

You have to make it to the end of the book! It is so worth the reveal!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship