A review by jess_bythebook
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

4.25

Loved that I did not see the plot twist coming! Hated being strung along after each chapter ending. But loved the characters and the story. But I wanted to throw it against a wall. It was a rollercoaster.