Who wrote The Silent Patient?

Alex Michaelides wrote The Silent Patient, first published in 2019. It is a work of mystery & thriller and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Silent Patient?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The Silent Patient with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/alex-michaelides-the-silent-patient/.

Essential Read

The Silent Patient

Name: The Silent Patient
Author: Alex Michaelides

by Alex Michaelides · 2019

Mystery & Thriller · ranked #9 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Alicia Berenson, a famous painter, shoots her husband five times and never speaks another word. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with treating her and uncovering why. Michaelides's debut psychological thriller — with one of the most discussed twists in recent crime fiction — became one of the bestselling thrillers of its decade.

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The verdict

Category: Mystery & Thriller
First published: 2019 · 2010s
Author: Alex Michaelides
Standing: Essential Read

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