The Silent Patient ((exclusive)) Jun 2026

It examines the destructive nature of unfaithfulness and how obsession can drive individuals to extreme actions.

However, Michaelides has defended these choices, arguing that the novel is about the violence of being observed by others. The Silent Patient

But does it live up to the buzz? Absolutely—if you love a twist that makes you immediately flip back to the beginning. It examines the destructive nature of unfaithfulness and

Alicia Berenson—a famous painter—seemingly has it all. Then one evening, her husband Gabriel returns home, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face. She never speaks another word. Absolutely—if you love a twist that makes you

Alicia is physically imprisoned at The Grove, but she was also metaphorically imprisoned in her marriage. The novel critiques the "perfect wife" trope—the woman who must smile, create art, and support her husband while her own needs are ignored. Her silence becomes the only rebellion left.