90 pages • 3 hours read
Alex MichaelidesThe Silent Patient
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a contemporary psychological thriller about Alicia Berenson, a painter who mysteriously stops speaking after murdering her husband, Gabriel. Forensic psychotherapist Theo Faber begins working at the institution where Alicia resides, determined to get her to talk. The novel alternates between Theo's present-day investigation and entries from Alicia's old diary, leading to a dramatic revelation about their interconnected pasts. The book addresses suicide, murder, mental/physical abuse, mental illness, and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides captivates readers with its psychological depth and gripping suspense. Positive reviews commend its unexpected twists and engaging narrative. However, some critique its character development and pacing. Overall, it's lauded for keeping readers on edge with a compelling plot.
Who Should Read The Silent Patient?
A reader who relishes psychological thrillers with unexpected twists will be captivated by Alex Michaelides' The Silent Patient. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train—novels known for their suspense and complex characters—will find this book particularly engaging.