Hey everyone! I’m back with my fourth book review, and this one is special because it officially brought me out of my 2024 reading slump. You know that feeling when you’re stuck, bouncing between books but not really in any of them? Yeah, that was me — until I picked up The Silent Patient. And let me tell you, once I hit the halfway mark, I could not put it down.
A Slow Start, But Then…
I won’t lie — the book starts off a little slow. It takes its time setting up the mystery, introducing Theo Faber, a psychotherapist determined to uncover the truth behind Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who shot her husband five times and then never spoke another word. The build-up is quiet, psychological, and at times, a bit dense. But somewhere in the middle? The story grabs you, and suddenly, you’re flipping pages like your life depends on it.
The Mystery & The Mind Games
What makes The Silent Patient so compelling is its unreliable narratives. You think you know what’s going on, you think you understand these characters, but then Alex Michaelides just pulls the rug out from under you. Alicia’s diary entries add a haunting layer to the story, giving you glimpses of her mind while keeping her just out of reach. And Theo? Well, let’s just say I thought I had him figured out. I did not.
And that twist? It’s one of those that makes you immediately rethink everything you just read. I actually had to pause and process for a minute because my brain was just — what?!
Final Thoughts
If you love psychological thrillers that mess with your head, The Silent Patient is a must-read. It takes its time at first, but the payoff is so worth it. I’m honestly grateful this book found me when it did because it reminded me why I love reading in the first place.
This is officially my fourth book review, and I’m really starting to enjoy this whole blogging thing. I’ll be posting every Friday, so here’s to keeping the streak going!🍻 If you’ve read The Silent Patient, let’s talk — did you see that twist coming, or were you as mind-blown as I was? Drop a comment below!😊
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