Bravo, Alex Michaelides! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I borrowed this book from a friend. It was funny because we had gone to a bookstore together, and I teased them about their book choices. Then, I joined the bookstagram community and saw everyone talking about it. I figured I’d give it a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I read the entire book in one sitting. Yes. One sitting. I could not put it down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I found myself relating to the psychotherapist, Theo, and rooting for him. The silent patient, Alicia, was frustrating. I wanted her to speak so badly. Which was exactly the point. Michaelides did a perfect job setting up the story where you learned just enough about her perspective that when you reached her silence it was almost infuriating! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was no parts I found boring or struggling to get through. The book was well-written and easy to read. I put myself in Theo’s shoes and felt as connected to healing Alicia as he did. You are introduced to many characters, all of whom you are slightly (or not-so-slighty) suspicious of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plot twists! Oh my gosh the plot twists. I literally shouted, “WHAT??” as I read. Luckily, I was the only one home and didn’t bother anyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This book will keep you on your toes. It is truly the best psychological thriller I have read in a very long time<\/em>. I cannot stop thinking about it. And, I plan to read it again. Maybe in a few months. But I want to find clues and details I missed the first time that could point to the conclusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I recommend this book to everyone. It was so enjoyable, and I am seriously impressed this was Michaelides’ first novel. I am praying he writes more! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bravo, Alex Michaelides! I borrowed this book from a friend. It was funny because we had gone to a bookstore together, and I…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,1],"tags":[140,141,151,156,309,503,514,599,631],"class_list":["post-685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-books-ive-read","category-uncategorized","tag-book-addict","tag-book-blog","tag-book-review","tag-books-ive-read","tag-goodreads","tag-psychological-thriller","tag-reading","tag-suspense","tag-the-silent-patient"],"yoast_head":"\n