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A review by kyzumi
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book kept me on my toes for it’s entirety. It is a mystery unlike any I’ve ever encountered, and there was a very unexpected twist towards the end of the story that shook my entire understanding of how the events of the story had played out, in a good way! This twist then made me look at everything leading to that moment in a new light, and then everything started clicking into place.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol