The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Plot Summary

A psychological thriller about a woman who shoots her husband and then never speaks again — and the therapist determined to uncover what really happened, only to find the truth is far more twisted than he imagined.

My Review

Completely hooked right from the beginning – I now completely understand why so many people recommend this book.

The structure of this story made for one of the best twists I have read! The writing was also so good and it felt like through the writing we were really able to get a sense of not only the characters but also the intrigue and tension between the two central characters in this story.

The story flowed so well and kept me turning the page from chapter to chapter.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Interesting links

Celadon Books

Novel Inspiration: Alex Michaelides, Author of The Silent Patient, on Writing the Perfect Thriller.

American Film Institute

Alex Michaelides On Writing “The Silent Patient,” Uma Thurman’s Advice & Plan B Optioning the Movie Rights.

Waterstones

Sheflie – the books that inspired Alex Michaelides whilst writing The Silent Patient

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