A fascinating novel with a shady cast of characters and a plot with many unexpected and delicious twists - just the kind of book to read when you have all night. This psychological thriller follows Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, who gets caught up in trying to reach a woman who is accused of murdering her husband. Painter Alicia Berenson, an accomplished painter, has not spoken a word since she was arrested and subsequently sent away to a mental institution. How the truth is unraveled is a winding path which will reveal motivations never imagined. A great read!

Couldn't put this book down. Was an enthralling story and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Will definitely recommend to customers at my work!

This was so twisty and fun to read. Very fast-paced with great characters. It is definitely worth all the hype it is being given!

Too weird, just a really noir mystery that makes little sense and left me very unsatisfied.

The characters are muddled, and the protagonist is so incredibly evil yet I could not put together how he was able to chart his vicious course.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Outstanding.... totally amazed at the ending. Exceptionally clever. Can hardly wait to read what Mr. Michaelides will come up with next.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Unreliable narrator, check. Shocking twist, check. I wasn’t as wild about this novel as some. But then I wasn’t wild about The Girl on the Train, and that’s what they keep comparing it to. Perhaps I just don’t care for unreliable narrators and shocking twists...

If you are going to pick up this book then leave yourself enough time to finish it. An absolute perfect surprising thriller. When an author is able to completely surprise you even when you are looking to be surprised that is a good thing!

This is delightfully twisty psychological thriller absolutely lives up the hype. Recommended for all library collections.

This psychological suspense novel is creepy, clever, and satisfying! It definitely stands out in a tired, crowded field.

This unpredictable psychological thriller examines the relationship between psychotherapist Theo Faber and his patient Alicia Berenson, who becomes mute after she is hospitalized for murdering her husband. This riveting book explores the broadening and narrowing of lines between doctor and patient and how, at times, even intertwine. This shocking debut will be the breakout hit of the new year and will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Masterfully plotted, psychological thriller that kept me up past midnight, as I compulsively turned the pages to reach the end. Totally gobsmacked by the ending, no way did I foresee THAT. I'm still thinking about it . . . I even re-read the first 15 pages to see where I might have missed things.
It will make a compelling film. In fact I was casting the lead roles for the movie (in my head) as I read the book & when I reached the end, I realized that I'd have to rethink certain castings or maybe not . . . I need to discuss with others who have read the book. Perfect for fans of dark, twisty, detailed psychological thrillers.

Theo is the narrator of this compelling and clever book. He is a trained psychotherapist who takes it upon himself to treat a special patient who refused to speak. It's been 6 years since Alicia murdered her husband and has been silent ever since. The story unfolds slowly but with a very intelligent narrator it provides the chills as it slowly unravels the secret of why Alicia refuses to speak and the efforts of Theo to get to the bottom of her ailment. Nicely done and will most likely be compared to The Woman in the Window.

A psychological mystery not to be missed. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, is a new addition to the staff of the Grove, a secure psychiatric unit in London. His professional obsession has been with one of the Grove’s infamous patients, Alicia Berenson. Alicia, arrested and tried for the brutal murder of her husband, has not spoken a word since the murder. Forced to plead diminished capacity, she was admitted to the Grove for psychiatric treatment. Theo is sure he can get Alicia to talk to him so she can tell her side of the story and finally reveal why she refused to speak. However, Theo has problems of his own. Remember that old saying: physician heal thyself.
This is sure to be one of the most talked about books in 2019 as it will appeal to fans of many genres-mystery and thriller most of all. I could not put it down.

A dazzling, exhilarating novel that sets the bar for psychological thrillers in 2019, this immaculately crafted debut about secrets swirling around an artist-turned-patient after the death of her husband and the clinical psychiatrist caring for her is an absolute delight. The characters are realistic and grounded, the twists and turns are a genuine surprise, and the plot is more propulsive than a Saturn V rocket. You need this book!