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 anoth...
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....
Reading guide
Why read The Silent Patient?
Published in 2018, The Silent Patient reflects contemporary themes and storytelling that resonates with today's readers.
It sits at the crossroads of Thriller, Mystery, and Fiction, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Alex Michaelides's work and build a focused reading list.
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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...
Who wrote The Silent Patient?
The Silent Patient is by Alex Michaelides.
What genre is The Silent Patient?
The Silent Patient falls within Thriller, Mystery, and Fiction. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was The Silent Patient published?
The Silent Patient was first published in 2018 by Alex Michaelides.
Is The Silent Patient available as an audiobook or ebook?
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