The Silent Patient

Wow, this book silently takes you on a journey and then explodes with a loud bang when the realisation kicks in.

I did wonder what all the hype was around this book and I knew there was a shocking twist towards the end. But nothing could prepare me for it.

The book starts off with a murder and a conviction. The murderer is sentenced to a psychiatric unit and although remains silent is seen by Theo Faber, a psychotherapist. His main goal is to get her to talk.

I did wonder several times where the book was heading and what the significance was of all the people Theo interviewed in order to find out more about Alicia. Once the penny drops and you realise what happened on that fateful night you easily forget all the other elements within the book and just let those events consume your mind.

I do have loads of unanswered questions that I feel I need to discuss. This would be a perfect book club book.