The Silent Patient Book
The compelling psychological thriller “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides tells the tale of Alicia Berenson, a well-known painter, who shoots her husband Gabriel in the face and then stays silent forever. After the murder, psychologist Theo Faber uses Alicia as a symbol of curiosity while confining her to a mental health facility.
Theo becomes intimately involved in Alicia’s case as he strives to solve the enigma of her mutism and the circumstances surrounding Gabriel’s death. He learns startling details about Alicia’s difficult upbringing, her relationship with Gabriel, and the reality of the murderous evening as he digs further into her background and mind. Theo’s fixation with Alicia’s case causes the plot to spiral out of control.