A review by lilybarna
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

you are pretty immediately immersed in the story. My only qualm is the big twists don’t come till the very end, which is good for a thriller novel but I have to remind myself the build up will be worth it (it REALLY is worth it though!)
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