Tell readers what you thought by rating and reviewing this book. in English literature from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and an M.A. It loudly announces that Alex Michaelides is a new talent in the field of psychological thrillers. About Alex Michaelides. Buy The Silent Patient: The Sunday Times bestselling thriller First Edition - Later Print Run by Michaelides, Alex (ISBN: 9781409181613) from Amazon's Book Store. Alex Michaelides is an author to watch! Very little is really the way it seems in this addictive psychological thriller and it had me on the edge of my seat from the first chapter. ―Library Journal "The Silent Patient isn't quiet at all. A mental health professional would describe that person as ‘a person who has bipolar disorder’. It loudly announces that Alex Michaelides is a new talent in the field of psychological thrillers. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This is his first novel, and it is a humdinger! Love is deep and calm - and constant.”, “Remember, love that doesn't include honesty doesn't deserve to be called love.”, Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery & Thriller and Nominee for Debut Novel (2019). Many books are marketed as compelling page-turners. But real love is very quiet, very still. This is his first novel, and it is a humdinger! Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Why Theo wanted Alicia to talk? It loudly announces that Alex Michaelides is a new talent in the field of psychological thrillers." Grab the new thriller everyone is talking about. IM SO CONFUSED?” I feel like I have to read the book all over again because it was j. I just finished this book! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Sorry, couldn't finish it. If you do, you'll never know what it feels like to become aware that you could have spent that 4 - 5 hours reading a great book ... or at least a better book.... definitely a book that doesn't do a major disservice to anyone who practices in the mental health field or who lives with a mental health impairment, and maybe even a book that doesn't present misogyny on every page. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019. I just finished this book! The Countess of Woodridge kidnapped? This is indeed the perfect thriller. Certainly not the must read everyone is making it out to be. The Silent Patient paints a picture, crawling into your soul in the very best way. Rate it * You Rated it * 0. The Silent Patient Nathan went in for a routine blood test and never left the hospital. He has a MA in English Literature from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and a MA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. I don’t normally write reviews but on this occasion I feel so annoyed at being conned out of my fiver by the book industry moguls that I simply had to have my say. Unable to add item to List. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2019. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides shows you exactly what type of book it’s aiming to be from the very first sentence: “Alicia Berenson was thirty-three years old when she killed her husband.” No messing around here. When an opportunity arises to join The Grove as a psychiatrist he jumps at the chance, determined to reach out to Alicia. I need another page turner, with twists like this one...any recommendations? Trapped and alone, what hope does he have when nobody even knows where to look? What makes Gone Girl and Sharp Objects more then just cheesy page turners is the quality of the writing. Download The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides in PDF EPUB format complete free. Also, the motivation for why the main character wanted to switch hospitals to handle the woman. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. The Silent Patient was his first novel, and was the biggest selling debut in The Silent Patient was his first novel and was the biggest-selling debut in the world in 2019. and thankfully i found that in, “...we often mistake love for fireworks - for drama and dysfunction. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Please try your request again later. in English literature from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and an M.A. The only thing that's missing is a blackout drunk female narrator--but don't worry, there's a heavily-medicated, silent female to fill that void. In his arrogance, he thought he could help her, This book starts off really strong with a great premise - intriguing and mysterious right away - the writing is even pretty strong in the beginning, but somewhere along the way it all seemed to fall apart for me. Take a chance.--Brad Meltzer, author of The Escape Artist Dark, edgy, and compulsively readable.--Library Journal The Silent Patient isn't quiet at all. Alicia Berenson, a famous painter, shoots her fashion photographer husband in the face 5 times, killing him and then never utters another word again. ...so that you don't have to. Take a chance." The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides (Spoilers) April 24, 2019 April 23, 2019. Read anything else on your TBR first. the silent patient by Alex Michaelides ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 5, 2019 A woman accused of shooting her husband six times in the face refuses to speak. - The Silent Patient, Alex Michelides About the book: Promising to be the debut novel of the season. I’m giving this novel all the stars! Share your thoughts Complete your review. Just finished it. Take a chance." For shits sake! has been added to your Cart. The Silent Patient was his first novel, and was the biggest selling debut in the world in 2019. I'm glad so many loved it because it eases my conscience a little about having to give it such a poor review, but I just don't understand how there could be so many comments on social media about this being the best book people have read all year. He has an M.A. His debut novel, the psychological thriller The Silent Patient, is a New York Times and Sunday Times besteller. CBTB Rating: 5/5. --Brad Meltzer, author of The Escape Artist "Dark, edgy, and compulsively readable." Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Alex Michaelides was born in Cyprus to a Greek-Cypriot father and English mother. The Silent Patient is a swarming, paranoid nightmare of a novel with an ending that is destined to go down as one of the most shocking, mind-blowing twists in recent memory.”―Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter"This is a wonderful new voice. A truly surprise ending, but one that makes perfect sense. Better yet, delete The Silent Patient from your TBR. That's my question, See all 186 questions about The Silent Patient…. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. She recognises him (though we don’t know this until the end), and Theo decides that to protect himself Alicia needs to die. The Silent Patient (2019) is a contemporary psychological thriller from author Alex Michaelides. IM SO CONFUSED?” I feel like I have to read the book all over again because it was just a shocking ending. Novel Inspiration: Alex Michaelides, Author of The Silent Patient, on Writing the Perfect ThrillerThe debut author combined his knowledge of Greek tragedy, psychotherapy, and screenwriting to craft a novel you won’t be able to stop reading.By: David Adams Start by marking “The Silent Patient” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I told myself I'd just dip in; eleven hours later―it's now 5:47 a.m.―I've finished it, absolutely dazzled."―A. What I found less understandable is when Theo begins working at the institution and meets Alicia for the second time. Loved this book so much! We’d love your help. Too much of a slow burn for me. —Library Journal "The Silent Patient isn't quiet at all. Synopsis for The Silent Patient: Alicia Berenson is married to a successful fashion photographer.Everything seems perfect until one evening, when Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. "―People, Book of the Week"Impressive debut...The Silent Patient is intelligent, imaginative and a terrific read. Alex Michaelides was born and raised in Cyprus. "―Entertainment WeeklyThe Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. An okay psychological thriller - but overhyped, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2019. Just MEH lol, Totally agree - full on meh after all the hype. Refresh and try again. Guessed pretty early on (I mean he was too interested in her; obsessed really), writing style was dull. As someone who has the diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder, I take issue with the things I have highlighted. Alex Michaelides is an author to watch! Theo has become obsessed with her case, but can he finally be the one to find out what really happened the night she shot her husband dead? That was all understandable, Alicia is very unstable at this time. Please try again. "―The Times (London), Book of the Month"The Silent Patient may be a first novel, but it has the pace and finesse of a master. Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon | Instagram The story and characters just didn't hold my attention. but its starting to require a really unexpected twist to make a thriller/mystery memorable for me. —Library Journal "The Silent Patient isn't quiet at all. Celadon Books; First Edition (February 5, 2019). Alex Michaelides was born and raised in Cyprus. It tells the story of Alicia, who killed her husband, Gabriel, six years earlier—and hasn’t spoken since. Guessed pretty early on (I mean he was too interested in her; obsessed really), writing style was dull, characters were listless. The Dead Daughter: A Private Investigator Mystery Series of Crime and Suspense (Lee... See That My Grave Is Kept Clean: A Tommy Smith High Country Noir, Book Three (3), Jack of Spades: The Hunt For Jack Reacher Series. There was a problem loading your book clubs. An electrifying novel based on the real life of Coco Chanel reveals an unseen side to the icon as she trades fashion for espionage in World War II. Learn more about the program. I guess I like a book that has a thriller structure or at least closer to one. This was a great book with a twist I never saw coming. The author also spends an awful lot of the book having the main character, Theo, ‘investigate’ Alicia’s family members - the cousin, the aunt, the brother in law, her gallery manager - and each of them is made to seem weird, untrustworthy and in some cases outright creepy - but all of it ends up just feeling like a cheap trick, because nothing comes of any of them. It's boring, if seen from the perspective of high drama. Sorry, couldn't finish it. I gotta stop rating books immediately after I read them and then lower the rating after I process them in detail in my mind and find tons of plot holes, The beginning hooked me in because I was intrigued to learn more about Alicia's story, how her husband was murdered, and why she chose to remain silent. Something went wrong. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The story and characters just didn't hold my attention. Ten years ago, four people were brutally murdered—One girl lived. This novel is flat-out perfect. Gave it a hundred pages. The story is narrated by an English psychotherapist, Theo Faber, dealing with a patient who turns mute after murdering her husband. THE SILENT PATIENT is the gripping must-read debut thriller of 2019 - perfect for fans of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW by A.J. Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019. This is me by the end of the book!! But the nice thing about time is that it... To see what your friends thought of this book, [ Upon its release, the book debuted on The New York Times Best Seller listat No.… A lot to love about this tightly-woven, twist-filled, expertly-structured psychological suspense. The pages will burn with the friction from your hands turning them.” ―David Baldacci“Smart, sophisticated storytelling freighted with real suspense―a very fine novel by any standard.”―Lee Child"One of the most spellbinding psychological thrillers we’ve read in years. If you're looking for a mystery that checks all the boxes, here it is. Anything. **THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**"An unforgettable―and Hollywood-bound―new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy. Firstly, the term borderline (or borderline personality disorder) has generally been replaced with the term emotionally unstable personality disorder. Spellbinding and disturbing in equal measure, Michaelides’s debut heralds the arrival of an exceptional fresh talent, offering psychological suspense at … Once I picked this book up, I couldn’t stop and finished it in two sittings. they have started to lose their ability to truly shock and surprise me; and im not sure if thats because the more you read them, the more aware and better you are at picking up subtle hints as a reader. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. When a severed head emerges, David Wolf must solve a complex case his father could not. She wasn’t speaking anyway until Theo starting having sessions with her – he could have avoided it all….to me it just seemed all rather odd. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, has been obsessed with Alicia and her silence for years and he finally works his way onto the staff of at the Grove, a secure forensic unit and then manages to secure the position of Alicia's psychotherapist. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a dark book, but a compelling mystery and powerful look at psychotherapy and the connection between a patient and a doctor. I don't get the hype on this one at all. It is a murder mystery, told from the point of view of a psychotherapist who switches jobs so he can try to help Alicia, the silent patient of the title. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019. What makes The Silent Patient such a tacky slog is the consistently lazy, cliche-ridden, dumbed down prose. 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This book starts off really strong with a great premise - intriguing and mysterious right away - the writing is even pretty strong in the beginning, but somewhere along the way it all seemed to fall apart for me. The word Perfect sums it up. As a psychotherapist, Theo Faber thought it was obvious that Alicia Berenson had suffered a severe trauma surrounding her husband, Gabriel’s death. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. The Buried Truth: A Riveting Small Town Mystery (A Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Seri... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The psychotherapist tries unsuccessfully to talk to Alicia, and then talks to her friends and family. The Silent Patient. What a wonderful story!! Alicia is accused of shooting her husband in … Finally, emotionally unstable personality disorder gets enough bad press - patients do not need books like this badmouthing their diagnosis. However, the book ended up bordering as a cheesy murder mystery, with the main character acting like a white-knight detective who would question a bunch of cartoonish side characters that just outright admit their motivations or feelings about Alicia. The Girl Who Lived: A Thrilling Suspense Novel, The Queen of Paris: A Novel of Coco Chanel. "―Shelf Awareness"Unputdownable, emotionally chilling, and intense, with a twist that will make even the most seasoned suspense reader break out in a cold sweat. However, the reviews were so overwhelmingly positive I relented, adding it to my TBR list. The beginning hooked me in because I was intrigued to learn more about Alicia's story, how her husband was murdered, and why she chose to remain silent. What I want to know is ...How did he know that gun was in the kitchen drawer? He has a MA in English Literature from Cambridge University and a MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a 2019 Celadon Books publication. The Silent Patient paints a picture, crawling into your soul in the very best way. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. It loudly announces that Alex Michaelides is a new talent in the field of psychological thrillers." Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. It's time to find out why. Beginning was slow, ending felt rushed. The audiobook version, released on the same date, is read by Louise Brealey and Jack Hawkins. The instant #1 New York Times bestseller An unforgettable--and Hollywood-bound--new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. When Alex Michaelides (AFI Class of 2004) released his first novel “The Silent Patient” earlier this year, he not only had a taut and spellbinding psychological thriller on his hands, but also a hit novel that debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Sellers List. Productspecificaties. This extraordinary novel set my blood fizzing―I quite literally couldn't put it down. This one certainly is. Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019. I’ve been reading quite a lot of psychological thrillers recently and this one didn’t quite grip me in the same way some of the others have. The twist was interesting, but a bit shaky - I think it could have been built up in a more believable way. Part Jack Reacher, part Joe Pickett, all enthralling mystery. The Silent Patient paints a picture, crawling into your soul in the very best way. It just gets so convoluted and meandering, and I couldn’t really follow what actually happened, from what was meant to be the lies and fantasy of some characters. Who cares about a mystery when you have to trudge through page after page of sophomoric prose?