Book review! The Silent Patient lives up to the hype. This was such a fun mystery full of subtle clues and plenty of red herrings, making it hard to predict and delivering a super satisfying twist.
There’s a unique edge to this story that sets it apart from your typical thriller. Yes, there’s a crime; yes, you don’t know who to trust; yes, it’s a page turner. But here the key suspect is mute after the crime and you can’t help but question if she’s guilty or the victim, despite her violent, wild tendencies. This is a psychological thriller that’s just as much about the characters as the plot. Much of the story unfolds during (silent) therapy sessions and through the suspect’s journal. It’s an intriguing mystery that you won’t want to put down.
Recommend for: Mystery thriller fans looking for a unique, slow burn read.
May not be for you if: You want your thrillers full of action thrills throughout or you’re tired of “all about the twist” novels.
There’s a unique edge to this story that sets it apart from your typical thriller. Yes, there’s a crime; yes, you don’t know who to trust; yes, it’s a page turner. But here the key suspect is mute after the crime and you can’t help but question if she’s guilty or the victim, despite her violent, wild tendencies. This is a psychological thriller that’s just as much about the characters as the plot. Much of the story unfolds during (silent) therapy sessions and through the suspect’s journal. It’s an intriguing mystery that you won’t want to put down.
Recommend for: Mystery thriller fans looking for a unique, slow burn read.
May not be for you if: You want your thrillers full of action thrills throughout or you’re tired of “all about the twist” novels.