A review by clotalksbooks
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious medium-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

4.5

I had my suspicions, and was disappointed when some of them were proven correct. I was still enjoying it, but felt saddened that perhaps knowing this book had surprises in store had forced me to look hard for them. But then... additional nuances started to happen and my ears pricked up again. I devoured the last section of the book.

The narration is terrific, and really suited the roles. I enjoyed the journal entries interspersed. 

I'm very glad I read this, even though a lot of it is quite bleak! 

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