A review by allmadnoattic
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

medium-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

2.0

Apart from the main mystery that kept me hooked, there was nothing redeeming about this text. By the end of it, once that veil of mystery comes off, all that remains is a shallow, sexist, under-researched book. Don’t go for it if you’re looking for character development/something significant.  
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