A review by layla_reads
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

good lord 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Car accident, and Death of parent