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Thriller · 2019 · R

The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides

She killed her husband and never said why. He needs to know.

A famous painter shoots her husband five times and then never speaks another word — and a criminal psychotherapist becomes obsessed with uncovering her motive.

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Violence

A lot

Strong

Language

Some

Moderate

Sexual Content

Barely any

Mild

Substance Use

Barely any

Mild

Emotional Intensity

Very heavy

Extreme

What this book is about

A famous painter shoots her husband five times then never speaks again; a criminal psychotherapist becomes obsessed with uncovering her motive in this twisty psychological thriller.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Graphic murder in opening chapter

Extreme psychological manipulation (major twist)

Suicide attempt depicted

Obsession and stalking themes

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