This is a summary of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. It is not a substitute for the original novel and does not contain the full text or exact phrasing of the author. All characters, plot points, and themes discussed are based on interpretations of the published work. Readers are encouraged to consult the original book for a complete and authentic experience of the story.
Alicia Berenson was a celebrated painter married to a renowned fashion photographer. They seemed like the perfect couple—until one evening, Alicia shot her husband five times in the face… and never spoke another word.
Her silence turns the tragedy into a chilling mystery. What could have driven her to such a brutal act? Why won’t she talk?
Enter Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist obsessed with uncovering the truth. As he begins working with Alicia at a secure psychiatric facility, the deeper he digs, the more he unravels a web of secrets, obsession, and betrayal.
In this gripping psychological thriller, silence is not the absence of sound—it’s a message. But will Theo be ready for what it says?
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