“The Silent Patient” book review

“The Silent Patient” (Amazon, 25)

She sat silently, never uttering another word... after killing her husband in cold blood. This is the storyline that the book “The Silent Patient,” written by Alex Michaelides, follows. The book is a masterpiece of both the psychology world and the thriller aspect of literature.

The story is narrated by Theo Faber, a psychologist who is fixated on a murder case not like any other. Alicia Berenson was an artist happily married to the love of her life, and then on an almost random day, she shot her husband and never spoke again. Nor for her admission of guilt nor for her plea of innocence, she just sat quietly with a look in her eyes that made them believe she was no longer there.

The development of this story is perfectly paced, as it gives enough context to be able to

understand why and how things were occurring. Additionally, the story is told in an

unconventional timeline; nevertheless, it's the exact thing that separates this book from any

other psychological thriller. The way that the story is told lets the reader immerse themselves in the story while feeling on edge at all times, never knowing what is going to happen next, nor fully understanding what is currently happening. The book will allow the readers' creativity to flow, making up theories about what happened and why Alicia Berenson never spoke again.

The genre of psychological thrillers is a tricky one, but Alex Michaelides does a magnificent job of bringing to life the characters, especially the storyline. Even days, weeks, months after, the story sticks to you and leads your thought process in many aspects.

So if you don't know what to read next or are just looking to have a good time with a good thriller, “The Silent Patient” should be your next read.