Alicia Berenson is an artist and Gabriel is a photographer. They seem to have a perfect life together. One day, when Gabriel returned late from the shoot, Alicia shot him five times. It is from that day that Alicia stops talking. She is kept at a forensic unit, the Groove away from the public eye because now she is famous. She is always high on medication, doesn’t respond to anything or anyone until a psychotherapist Theo arrives. Why did she kill Gabriel? Or, did she even kill him?
“The aim of therapy is not to correct the past, but to enable the patient to confront his own history, and to grieve over it. — ALICE MILLER”
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Theo is a forensic psychotherapist who wants to help Alicia. He joins the Groove in anticipation that it would bring him closer to Alicia and hopefully she confides in him, tell him the truth about Gabriel and about everything. He receives a warm welcome at The Groove and is granted permission to treat Alicia. Why? Because Alicia is an important patient if Theo by some stroke of luck succeeds, the Grove will see its Golden Years. Only Theo didn’t realise that a lot is at stake. Alicia is quiet for a reason and she will speak for a reason.
The Silent Patient is more than a psychological thriller. To be able to study the mind and analyse the patient’s action is a science. This is the foremost reason I find this book amazing because it is very well researched. The author has introduced psyschology concepts for a reason.The core of the book remains constant throughout and the characters substantiate the psychological understanding of the human mind.
“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive, and will come forth later, in uglier ways. —SIGMUND FREUD”
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If you have read a book that has some brilliant twists and turns, I’m sure this book is going to top that. The plot is gripping since the beginning and with every twist, another string of mystery latches itself to the emotional quotient of the book. I really enjoyed every page of this book. It is a stellar debut and keeps one on the toes. The twists and turns leave an impact on the reader and the ending is simply brilliant. It takes some time to process the ending of this book. Not ever once did I want to pull myself away from the book. The silence of Alicia kept twitching me and drawing me inside her diary to know more about her past, hunting for a clue as to why she isn’t speaking.
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If you haven’t picked up already I urge you to read it and I’ll add you to my fan club that I have in my mind ever since I have read this book.
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This sounds so good! I haven’t read many thrillers before but I’ve liked the ones I’ve read! It’s great that it’s well researched.
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This one is really great Sophie. And, if you like thrillers I’m sure you’ll love this one too. Happy Reading.
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I’ve seen and heard so many things about this book but I’ve never picked it up for some reason! This has definitely encouraged me to though! I love the sound of the psychology of the mind element to this book x
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Thanks Jenny. I really hope you read it. I’m sure by know you know how much I really Love this book so I’m just going to stop. 😅 Please let me whenever you pick it up.
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This sounds like such an intriguing book and a good story. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thanks for reading my review. I’m glad that I read such a book in 2020.
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Great review. 🙂 This does seem like an unputdownable thriller. Thanks for sharing!
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Yes, it is Debjani. I really hope you read it sometime soon.
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This sounds so good! This has been suggested to me so many times and I’ve always skipped it for some reason. I need to pick this up ASAP x
Sophie
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Thanks Sophie. I think you will definitely love this one. Let me know your thoughts whenever you decide to read it. 🙂
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After reading this post, I need to give this a read!!
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Thanks Adele. I am really glad to know that. I really hope you enjoy every bit of it. 😍
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Oh wow, high praise indeed. I’ve heard of this one, but your review makes me think I really need this on my list, it sounds incredible. Great review!
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Thanks Lindsey. It is indeed an amazing book. I’m sure you’ll love the twists and turns. Happy Reading. ❤
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This sounds exactly like the sort of book I love! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Yay! I’m so glad about that. I really hope you read it some time. ❤
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This book seems really nice and I’ve been seeing reviews of it lately. I definitely need to read it.
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Indeed. This book is really great. One of the best books of the year for me. I hope you read it sometime.
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I hope so too. 😀
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This book sounds interesting. It is on a need to read list. Thank you for the recommendation.
Charlotte
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Yes. The twists and turns in the book makes it really interesting. I hope you read it some time. Thanks for visiting.
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