A review by greatexpectations77
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Damndamndamn this was intense. Will be reading this again. Definitely one that you want to read/listen to closely.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Blood, Infidelity, Murder, Bullying, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Confinement, Grief, Physical abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Drug use