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A review by chityty
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A quick and enjoyable read that has me looking up more thrillers set in psych hospitals. This is my first and the opportunities presented with the unease one can feel with portrayals of mental illness and psychopathy make me think there are more.
Book felt meandering with many a side character brought up and not fully fleshed out. People for the sake of suspects. Had 50 pages left and didn’t feel like anything was wrapping up.
But then it did in a spectacular twist that, though not earth shattering, was executed so well that it is worth the read.
Book felt meandering with many a side character brought up and not fully fleshed out. People for the sake of suspects. Had 50 pages left and didn’t feel like anything was wrapping up.
But then it did in a spectacular twist that, though not earth shattering, was executed so well that it is worth the read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Car accident, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis