The Silent Patient

By: Alex Michaelides

Narrated by: Jack Hawkins, Louise Brealey

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

"The perfect binge listen."—Yahoo Lifestyle

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller.

The 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. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.

Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.

Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....

More praise for The Silent Patient:

“Absolutely brilliant… I read it in a state of intense, breathless excitement.”—Stephen Fry

“Smart, sophisticated storytelling freighted with real suspense—a very fine novel by any standard.”—Lee Child

“The Silent Patient sneaks up on you like a slash of intimidating shadow on a badly lit street. Michaelides has crafted a totally original, spellbinding psychological mystery so quirky, so unique that it should have its own genre.”—David Baldacci

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WOW

I was really anticipating this books arrival and let me tell you it does not disappoint. By far the best I have heard in a while. The plot twist left my head spinning. The narration is engaging and just a wonderful performance. Anyone who loves domestic type, psychological thrillers will love this book and I might add that the unique perspective from both therapist and patient adds an even deeper level of excitement to this book.

Engrossing

I enjoyed this book! I was eagerly awaiting its arrival after seeing it hyped in several places. It grabbed me from the beginning, although there wasn’t a lot of action in the beginning. It picked up pace about halfway through and became impossible to step away from!

Holy S%^$!

Wow wow wow! I loved this book! LOVED IT!!!! Talk about twists and turns,, and just wonderful story writing! This story weaves so perfectly, and keeps your interest the whole time!!! One of the best books i have ever listened to!

Excellent

I loved the narrators and the story. I won't give away any spoilers. The payoff is well worth it.

Has swearing, but book is not graphic.

Totally worth it!

I loved this book. Big plot twist that I did not see coming. Beautifully written!
The performance was an A+

a major point stuck in my craw

I was in the mood for a mystery and this was well written and very well read. the author is a screenwriter; this is his first novel and bravo. But:

NO SPOILER: There was a medical point on which the ending depended. An editor with medical experience would have caught it and, although I enjoyed the book, it left me vaguely dissatisfied with the ending. Still, anyone who doesn't pick up on it will enjoy.

A TRUE TWIST

Usually I am the person that figures put the ending of books and movies but this, this was a TRUE unexpected twist. I paused the book and had to think about it, put it all together before the real story was told. I was shocked and you will be too!

Such a great listen! So many twists!

Get this book, keeps you guessing! A must read. Can't wait for more from this author.

Amazing ending

Worth the read/listen!!! Great story line and you will not expect the ending. Just 10/10

Great mystery

Reminds you of an Agatha Christie mystery. Author keeps a slow suspense building up into unanticipated twists. Bright, artfully crafted novel.