A review by irxren
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

4.0

This book was a quick read with an intriguing premise. A therapist takes a new job hoping to work with a famous patient, a murderer who has never spoken since the night of her crime. The author's writing style is well-suited for a thriller, keeping me hooked despite some frustrating moments. One highlight was the reference to Alcestis, tying Alicia Berenson's story to Greek mythology, which was well done. The unexpected twist at the end was a pleasant surprise.

I'm giving it 3.5 stars, rounding up to 4 stars on Goodreads. The reason for the slightly lower rating is that I struggled to distinguish between reality, delusions, fantasies, and lies. The ending felt rushed, and I wished for a bit more depth in character development - they felt too simplistic.