OTHER LINKS: If you liked The Silent Patient you may also like other books in our Thriller Category. 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. About Goodreads Q&A.
Hi, I'm Heather Caliendo and I hope you enjoy my reviews and book club questions. So why would Paul have his mother’s maiden name? I read this book as soon as it was out and I loved the twist. So, I figured Alicia and Paul must have had fathers who were brothers. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. 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. In what genre would you place the book—character study or plot-based thriller? I have to admit I never saw the twist. 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. 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. I am overthinking it, lol! 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. Welcome to Book Club Chat! Such a good one – I didn’t see the twist coming either. Flag. I loved the twist at the end and never saw it coming.I will be discussing this with my book club on SatudayHi Danielle! 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. 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. 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. !Hi thank you so much for the questions.
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. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. Readers’ questions about The Silent Patient. 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. I felt the same way about the twist – so good! I cannot wait to see the movie adaptation.Thanks for visiting the site! How did this setting impact your
So glad to hear you enjoyed the book! Overall really enjoyed this book, and the twist did take me by surprise!Hi Jacqueline! 133 questions answered. It was such a good book!Hi Jennifer! Sometimes it does lead you to the twists and other times, it turns out to be nothing, haha. If you'd like me to review your book, contact me!I really want to read this one soon! 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. 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. I definitely focus on the tiny details too. However, the reviews were so overwhelmingly positive I relented, adding it to my TBR list. Load 5 more questions. I am still avoiding psychological thrillers for the most part. Have a wonderful book club meeting! To view books in process, and to suggest new books, go to Books In Process. The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides, 2019 Celadon Books 336 pp. perception of the characters—both inside and outside The Grove—and what effect did it have
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. If you would like to request a review of a specific book (with book club questions), email heather@bookclubchat.com. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. Suggested book and reading club discussion questions for The Silent Patient. To view additional authors, go to Author List.Author List. View my Affiliate Disclosure page Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
... How to read this book in Google? This one was such a good read!Hi, thanks for the discussion questions, just finished reading it! Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. To view more posted books, go to Book List.
But, no, Lydia Rose was actually Paul’s mother. 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. on the atmosphere of the book?#1 New York Times bestseller