A review by lexibug
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book kept me guessing (incorrectly) from start to finish. I've never read a book where I disliked almost every single character they presented. Even so, I still wanted to sympathize with the main characters, but the more I read, the less I could. This was a very unique read. However, the first half of the book (and really the whole thing until you get towards the end) was very slow, and I found it hard to focus or immerse myself in because of the unlikable characters. Still, I enjoyed it as an introduction/warm-up to the mystery-thriller genre and look forward to reading more like this. 
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