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But the question isn't why she killed him.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is the psychological thriller that broke my brain. Alicia Berenson shoots her husband in the face and then never speaks again. Enter Theo Faber, a psychotherapist obsessed with getting her to talk. La paciente silenciosa

"Look. You think you know where this is going. You think it's about childhood trauma or an abusive husband. It is not. " But the question isn't why she killed him

#SilentPatient #Bookstagram #PsychologicalThriller #AlexMichaelides "You have to realize that there is nothing harder in this world than getting someone to see their own flaws. We are masters of self-deception." "Choosing a lover is a lot like choosing a therapist. We need to ask ourselves: is this person a witness for the defense or the prosecution?" Enter Theo Faber, a psychotherapist obsessed with getting

Alex Michaelides’ debut novel isn't just a thriller; it's a psychological labyrinth. Here’s why you need to read it (or re-read it to catch the clues you missed).