The Silent Patient Review (Spoiler-Free): Alex Michaelides, 4.2/5
The Silent Patient is Alex Michaelides' debut psychological thriller about a famous painter who shoots her husband and then never speaks another word, and the psychotherapist determined to get her to talk. This is a spoiler-free review: the setup, what worked for me, the content warnings (this one is dark and written for adults), and who might want to skip it. My rating: 4.2/5 . Jump to: My verdict (4.2/5) · Content warnings · Who might want to skip it · Who should read it · Where to buy My sketch notes for The Silent Patient. Quick verdict Book: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Genre: Psychological thriller My rating: 4.2/5 Best for: Readers who love psychological thrillers Content warnings: Murder and gun violence, self-harm and suicide attempts, mental illness, violence and more ( full list below ) Who might want to skip it: Anyone who'd rather avoid the topics above, or who wants twists they can't see coming ( details below )...