"The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller novel that revolves around the mysterious case of Alicia Berenson, a successful painter who inexplicably shoots her husband, Gabriel, five times and then stops speaking entirely. The story is narrated by Theo Faber, a psychotherapist who becomes obsessed with uncovering the reasons behind Alicia's silence and helping her speak again. Theo takes a job at the Grove, a secure psychiatric facility where Alicia is being held, and begins to delve into her past, exploring her relationships, personal history, and artwork for clues. As he investigates, Theo uncovers a web of secrets and lies, leading to unexpected revelations about both Alicia and himself. The novel explores themes of trauma, obsession, and the nature of truth, keeping readers engaged with its suspenseful plot and intricate character development.

ISBN: 9781250301703