A review by kimberlyjgav
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Really engaging whodunnit thriller with a fabulous did-not-see-coming twist at the end. There were a couple of somewhat unplausible details and coincidences, but overall a really entertaining, fun thriller. Solid narration on the audiobook. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Suicide, Violence

Minor: Drug use, Car accident, Alcohol