A review by akhri_pasta
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

Great in the beginning but gets a little boring by the end and then picks up again in the end. I was not interested in the cheating storyline at all. The side characters felt very one dimensional and caricature-esque. The twist comes out of no where and is the most absurd random tale that complicates the book and  feels unbelievable. Plus, the reason behind why Alicia is silent was incredibly underwhelming. It still keeps you hooked though.