A review by isabellecollum
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I don’t get the hype. I kept reading expecting something more interesting to happen but it never did. The actual big twist had popped into my head as a possibility early on so it wasn’t surprising to me. So many plot holes and loose ends that frustrated me. However, I did enjoy some parts of the writing and symbolism, especially with the weather. Other parts of the writing just grossed me out and were clearly written by a man in all the worst ways.
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