Flag. 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. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. Overall really enjoyed this book, and the twist did take me by surprise!Hi Jacqueline! In what genre would you place the book—character study or plot-based thriller? ISBN-13: 9781250301697 Summary Promising to be the debut novel of the season 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.
I loved the twist at the end and never saw it coming.I will be discussing this with my book club on SatudayHi Danielle! I am still avoiding psychological thrillers for the most part. How did this setting impact your 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. Have a wonderful book club meeting! The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a 2019 Celadon Books publication. About Goodreads Q&A. To view additional authors, go to Author List.Author List. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia.
... How to read this book in Google? I will be using these at my upcoming book club as we talk about The Silent Patient. Ask and answer questions about books! Sometimes I get too focused on tiny details, thinking they may be a clue to something, but I couldn’t help but notice right off the bat that Alicia’s cousin was named Paul Rose, and her father was Vernon Rose. However, the reviews were so overwhelmingly positive I relented, adding it to my TBR list.
So, I figured Alicia and Paul must have had fathers who were brothers.
I cannot wait to see the movie adaptation.Thanks for visiting the site! I love to read and review various genres with a focus on contemporary fiction, historical fiction with some mysteries/thrillers and also select nonfiction and memoirs. Suggested book and reading club discussion questions for The Silent Patient. I definitely focus on the tiny details too. OTHER LINKS: If you liked The Silent Patient you may also like other books in our Thriller Category. Such a good one – I didn’t see the twist coming either. 133 questions answered. It’s of course not unheard of that a person would take their mother’s maiden name, but it’s unusual, and I totally focused on this, thinking it might lead to something. It didn’t.
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. To view more posted books, go to Book List. But, no, Lydia Rose was actually Paul’s mother. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author. I read this book as soon as it was out and I loved the twist.
Thanks for visiting the site!Fantastic read, I really enjoyed it!
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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. If you'd like me to review your book, contact me!I really want to read this one soon!
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Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. I am overthinking it, lol! perception of the characters—both inside and outside The Grove—and what effect did it have an anonymous girl book club questions books discussion questions the silent patient thriller watching you Heather Caliendo I love to read and review various genres with a focus on contemporary fiction, historical fiction with some mysteries/thrillers and also select nonfiction and memoirs. This one was such a good read!Hi, thanks for the discussion questions, just finished reading it! The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides, 2019 Celadon Books 336 pp. If you would like to request a review of a specific book (with book club questions), email heather@bookclubchat.com. Apparently, Paul’s father died, which is why he and Lydia moved in with Vernon’s family, but the father’s last name is never mentioned. The Silent Patient is called a psychological thriller, but the reviewer of Crime by the Book blog considers it an in depth character study in which both characters' identities take precedence over the actual crime. Really excited for the movie adaptation as well!This post contains links to products that I may receive compensation from at no additional cost to you.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides shows you exactly what type of book it’s aiming to be from the very first sentence: “Alicia Berenson was thirty-three years old when she killed her husband.” No messing around here. When did you figure out the twist, and what were the clues that led you there?Much of this story takes place inside a psychiatric hospital. View my Affiliate Disclosure page Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So glad to hear you enjoyed the book! on the atmosphere of the book?#1 New York Times bestseller Answer. !Hi thank you so much for the questions. 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. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. The Silent Patient is called a psychological thriller, but the reviewer of Crime by the Book blog considers it an in depth character study in which both characters' identities take precedence over the actual crime. Thank you for visiting and using the discussion guide for your upcoming book club – be sure to let me know how the discussion goes! Hi, I'm Heather Caliendo and I hope you enjoy my reviews and book club questions. When this book first started to garner a little buzz, I initially shied away from it.
I’m seeing it everywhere & so glad you enjoyed it.Thanks for the discussion guide!