Book Review:The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient 

..And so it went on, endless  speculation- no answer , only more  questions-about Alicia's motives and her subsequent silence . Why did she refuse to speak? What did it mean? Was she hiding something ? Protecting someone? if so who? And Why?

Alicia, 33 years old, married for 7 years was held captive for murdering her husband Gabriel , who was a fashion photographer in demand.

Alicia herself was a well known painter and together they had a perfect married life with success and comfort.  But one fine day Alicia shoots her husband on his face and remained silent for years  refusing her guilt or confessing it.  Her silence turned into story. The only statement she made was " The painting" The title was " Alcestis". The entire London was curious to know what has happened and why she is silent for years. She was finally made to stay in a forsenic Unit Grove under extreme supervision. Theo Faber a forensic psycho therapist  was fascinated by the mystery of Alicia and her enduring silence.He wanted to help her ,heal her and get her well and therefore took the case.

My thoughts:

 The hype for this book is 100% real, and people buying it  wont regret !

This psychological suspense thriller was recommended bytheguywiththebook and finally when I am done reading this novel my brain is whip lashed with its twists. 

Beautifully build up plot and well narrated in first person.

 Extreme research on criminal mind will hypnotise your brain into the reading.

 From the very first page you will be drowned into it,as it is written in very simple English.

The story takes you into details of the characters life. Also the diary pages written by Alicia ,was quiet interesting to know if she had any conflict with her husband or even childhood trauma

The ending startled me. Well entertaining and well satisfying .

I think everyone should read this book and not miss it.

Rating 5/5

Are you planning to read this anytime soon? Or adding in your TBR?