The Silent Patient

Blurb

Diving into "The Silent Patient" was an impromptu decision sparked by a bookstore deal, and boy, am I glad I took the plunge! Initially skeptical about the hype, the book sat on my nightstand for weeks until curiosity won me over. To my delight, it lived up to its reputation as a true page-turner.

From the very beginning, the story grabbed me with unexpected force and refused to let go even after the last page. The author skillfully kept the twists well-hidden, surprising me in ways I hadn't anticipated. The breadcrumbs of the plot were expertly laid out, keeping me on my toes throughout. The tension escalated as the dates in the diary approached, adding a nail-biting thrill to the narrative.

As someone not well-versed in thrillers, the unexpected ending was a pleasant surprise, making the story all the more original and compelling. Dark, twisted, and utterly unforgettable, "The Silent Patient" has ignited my appetite for more psychological  thrillers in the future. A captivating journey that turned my initial skepticism into sheer appreciation.

Tropes

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER  /  SUSPENSE / MENTAL HEALTH  / FICTION  / CRIME

My Review 

The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.

Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.

Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.

Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations―a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....