I really enjoyed The Silent Patient. I thought the story was intriguing from the beginning, especially the mystery around Alicia and why she had stopped speaking. I liked how the story gradually revealed more about the different characters and their relationships, and I found myself constantly trying to piece together what had actually happened.
I did manage to work out the twist before it was revealed, but surprisingly that didn’t spoil the book for me at all. If anything, I enjoyed seeing whether I was right and picking up on the little clues along the way. When everything finally came together, I still thought it was a clever twist and really liked how the story had been constructed around it.
I particularly enjoyed the psychological side of the book and the way it made you question the characters, their motives and who you could actually trust. Even though I had guessed where it was heading, I still wanted to keep reading to see exactly how everything would unfold.
Overall, I really enjoyed the story. It was gripping, clever and kept my attention throughout. Working out the twist beforehand didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all, and I think it’s a great book for a book club because there’s plenty to discuss — especially whether everyone else spotted the clues before the big reveal!
