The Silent Patient

The book very well written and read by the narrator I listened almost non stop I did not find one element in the book slow or boring 5 stars Give this one a go You won’t regret it

I’m a reluctant “rater” but I loved this book! The story was captivating, the characters were rich and relatable and the narration was SUPERB! Well done!

Awesome book. That twist at the end was amazing

This book started out slow but boy did it get good fast. I loved it, was surprised at the twists and turns. An excellent read!!!

I really REALLY disliked this book. The plot is hugely unrealistic and reads like a Hollywood script, the characters are one dimensional and unlikeable, and the writing itself is poor. After googling I discovered that the author is a film writer and that is exactly how this is written. While I enjoyed the female narrator and feel she did an excellent job, the male narrator puts on a suggestively unpleasant voice from the beginning. I had difficulty tolerating his obnoxious tone.

It has a bit of a slow start. The psychological mystery was enjoyable, but the ending was predictable and it didn't quite live to the hype.

I enjoyed this book very much. The twists are interesting and I love the psychological and artistic aspects of it, I wish more writers used them. The narrators did a wonderful job,and the change between the male and female voices were not so drastically different like some with one louder than the other and such. I can’t wait to hear the next book

I couldn't stop listening to this book! Finished it in two days! Shocking ending. I loved it.

Very solid story with an enjoyable final act. Narration was a mix of masculine and feminine voices , all done very well. A comfortable listen.

Author did not need the overuse of vulgarity...he needed more confidence in his writing ability.

This book is amazing I can’t stop listening!!!! This is a must listen...

This book got me through the holiday drudgery! Fascinating story artfully narrated…with suspense and clever twists.

This book is so mundane and formulaic. I would put this squarely in the category of ‘attempted screenplay’, meaning it’s trying really hard to be a movie but just lacks all the depth and skill one requires. How does this get a single good review??

This book has me captivated from the very beginning. I could not stop reading it and it kept me coming back for more!!

Too monotonous for me. I couldn't finish it. It did not hold my attention.

I thought the book was ok but didn’t hold my attention. I had to rewind on occasion. I wouldn’t recommend it. However the narrator did a good job.

Excellent listen. Thoroughly enjoyed

Loooved it, did not see twist coming until it did. Loved the mood, pace and building suspense. Narrator was perfect.

Good book. A bit slow getting started. Magnificent ending. The

The Silent Patient was simply amazing. I pride myself on being able to think ahead and figure out what will happen through to the ending. I am pretty good at it but Michaelides totally stunned me. I actually slapped the sides of my face “Home Alone” style. I had absolutely no idea where this book was going or how it would conclude. Beyond that delicious surprise, the book is well written, the narrators were very good, and I was so engaged in the story that I binge listened and finished it in less than 3 days. Then I went back to the big reveal and simply had to read that part again. It will be hard to pick my next psycho thriller because this one was so fabulous.

Great story. The narration was also quite pleasant. I expected a twist at the end, but never expected THAT twist.

This book was such a great read! So many twists!

Excellent choice for my first audio book. I couldn't stop listening! What a twist, was not expecting it.

Was really enjoyable and live the end!

Great book! I’ve been thinking about for days since I finished it. Liked the narrators too.

Great story line and twist

Have fun, surprising and engaging read. Took me on some unexpected turns and was fun to listen to.

I was intrigued throughout the entire book! Narrator was brilliant and a great listen. 5 star all the way around for me.

The book is brilliantly written and well narrated. I was just surprised at the end with the twist.

I really enjoyed this book!! Keeps you guessing until the very last minute!! You do need to give it some time to build the characters because THEY make the story riveting!

i stayed up until 7 AM to finish this book. definitely gone girl vibes, but better. One of my favorite books of all time.

Was unsure at first, but hooked by the end.

Predictable!!

One of the best reads I’ve experienced in a long while! The book truly kept me on my toes and was shocking throughout! Love love love it!

Great book , surprising twists.

Great book! Couldn’t stop listening!

I read this book! It has lots of twists and turns. Well written and keeps you on the edge wanting more as the book moves forward. Would definitely recommend.

i enjoyed most of the book but was disappointed in the twist at the end. kinda made me roll my eyes at the whole story.

I loved this book! The story is interesting from its beginning and leads the reader down all sorts of dead-ends (in a good way) and the twist at the end was totally unpredictable. The author creates very real characters, especially those of the "patient" and the protagonist. If you are looking for a story that carries you along and makes you want to know how it will end, this is for you; but it won't be the end that you may be expecting! Having two people narrate the story was a great idea. Both narrators were excellent.

Really enjoyed this mystery. Narrator was easy to follow.

This was a solid piece of writing. I enjoyed the twists and surprises. The narrators were fantastic and captured the personalities of the characters well.

It was ok. Some areas were too slow moving.

This book just didn’t do it for me. I kept wondering who the killer was. When I found out...BAM the story ended. I felt angry with the subtle ending.

I hate when male narrators pretend to be female characters, please hire women for women’s roles. The only female voice was grating, breathy land babyish, off putting. I liked the twist, but some parts just felt like overly long monologues.

Reading it for book club this month. Maybe it is a British thing or a relic from when the author worked in a hospital, but no one in this book, with the possible exception of Bonnie, is even close to having borderline personality disorder. We have a good friend with it and can now fairly easily recognize it. I liked that the narrator read fast as I typically listen on VLC so I can play it at 1.3-1.8 speed.

I’m not finished yet, I have about 3 hrs left. I find this book not very eventful and therefore not very interesting. I see numerous posts about the twists and turns, but I’ve yet to really hear much suspense. If it’s all at the very end, it is a long listen to only enjoy the ending.

Slow, WAY to descriptive, the words “as if” and “like the” could be made into a drinking game in this book. I didn’t care for the dual narration, the man was ok, but the woman got on my nerves for some strange reason.

This book was extremely slow to get going. I wasn’t interested until the last 90 minutes. And there was far too many holes in the plot to make sense. The twist at the end was good, but very unrealistic. So if someone can listen without thinking “That would never happen”, then they will do OK. The narrator had a lovely voice that was very easy to listen to. And thank goodness for that, because the first 4 hours of the story were painfully slow to keep going.

Too many unbelievable holes. IV Morphine then able to write pages in her diary before she passes out? Really?

This was an awesome book. It kept my interest until the very end which was unpredictable. The narrator also made the story more interesting. I definitely recommend this book.

This was a read for our neighborhood book club. I got about a third of the way through and had to stop. The narrator was good. I did pick it up a week later and finish. I strongly disliked the doctor from the get-go and was irritated about the little information on the main character. There was a time in the middle where I considered changing my mind about the doctor, but that quickly flew right back out the window. There was enough interest to want to know the full story line, but definitely wouldn’t recommend the book in general.

Loved the book - great story, loved the twists and turns...highly recommend it!

It was so good. Lots of twists and turns. did not expect the ending st all.

My sister recommended and I couldn’t stop listening. What imagination went into the creation of these tragic characters! Awesome storyline. Wicked twists.

I didn't love the beginning and the middle kind of dragged, but, I loved where the story ended up.

It was well written, the characters were interesting and it kept me guessing. My two complaints are that I feel like more could have been done with the head Theorpists character and I didn't like it. it's definitely a strange experience to get completely wrapped up in the world of a book and not like it.

it was great

I knew nothing about this book before beginning and I was quickly roped in. It was fascinating and surprising. I loved it. The narrators also did a good job, voicing the characters as I would have in my head.

I thought this one was pretty good, I would recommend

I was expecting more from this story. Kind of disappointed

Kept my attention! Didn’t expect the twist and then after the plot twist it made me rethink the storyline beforehand. Love love loved it

4.0 as a thriller a 3.5 for the resolution. The men are all self-centered. I pray that no one gets a therapist like Theo. He's new on staff and only works with one patient? I couldn't wait to find out what actually happened. 5 stars for Alicia and 4 starts for Theo.

My first audio book that held my attention from the beginning to the end. The narrators NAILED it. A masterpiece at its finest. Great storyline and characterization (I am very picky when it comes to books!) Now I have yet to find any other audiobooks as good as this. Thank you so much to Alex and the narrators for making this an amazing read and listen!

Didn’t finish

A great story! I truly enjoyed. One character is described in an unnecessarily grotesque and fatphobic way. I didn’t like that.

Great book with good twist ending

Great book, I couldn't stop listening to it.

Enjoyed the book and would recommend

What an amazing book. My heart was racing at such suspense and the ending was mind-blowing. Highly recommend.

Kept my interest

Would have never guessed. This was such a wonderful book!

Interesting concept.

Very Very unpredictable which ALWAYS makes for a great read!

loved! I kind of saw it coming but it stayed interested until the end.

So amazing. Did not expect the twist! Wish I could read over and over again!

kept me guessing the whole time and still didn't see it coming.

There are 73 tracks and after 50 tracks of total boredom I finally gave in and went to read book summary. Its sooo slow its agonizing. Painful read!

We’ll written. Great story and unexpected twist

This one had me to the very end! I love the psychological thriller

Very good read. Kind of slow in the beginning but definitely worth it towards the end. Very much a surprise twist at the end you won’t expect.

WOW WOW WOW. Just finished and restarting immediately!!!

Great twists! Kept me interested and captivated the entire time!

Love it! Great narrator, suspenseful. I highly recommend.

Absolutely the best book i hv listened to this year or maybe every!!

I really liked this book. it kept me on edge almost the whole time.

it's was okay. I got rather boring many times throughout the book. the were parts were I found myself not paying attention. However, the stars are for the twist at the end. Although I found myself not really enjoying the abrupt way it ended. Thrillers are usually not my thing, and I think it will stay that way.

Very good book! Was well read and I was making masks during listening and found myself stopping the sewing machine to hear what was next. Not very productive or a great multi-tasker.

love the twists and turns.

I was a little hesitant at first, then it grabs you, excellent story, loved it

Wow, just wow. A thrilled right up till the end

Very different and suspenseful. Didn’t see the twists coming. Very surprising.. Also enjoyed the discussion afterward with author.

Amazing!!!!!! I loved the story and the narration was perfection! May have to listen again as I did while traveling, shopping and cleaning!

This book was okay, I somewhat predicted the ending. It didnt live up to the hype for me personally.

Voice actor's were exceptionally good. Great book for entertainment and dramatic plot twists which I did not see coming.

it was a page turner, loved it, highly recommended.

Slow start, but then could not stop listening. So good !

a bit slow, but an excellent ending.

What an amazing book! Completely surprised me and turnt the tables on me multiple times

twist after twist.

Really enjoyed this book. Did not expect the ending and thought it was a great twist that just made you think “wow!”

This book should be a requirement to all those that work with some type of care giving

I didn't know what to expect from this book. a friend recommended it and the only thing that was told to me was there was a crazy twist at the end. The book kept me engaged the entire time. The two narrators had dealt nice and fluid voices. The story is not a typical one and even though the twist came out at like the last 10 minutes of the entire book, it was still really good.

Very suspenseful! Caught me by surprise! Excellent narration.

Best book I've read in ages!

The twist at the end was great!

Thrilling, page turning and a bit chilling.. this was a fantastic book from start to finish

Started this book right after listening to Mexican Gothic, which ruined the narration a bit. Would have been a better audio experience if Daniel Radcliff was the narrator - but I understand he was probably too busy. :p I was also able to call the twist halfway into the book. Still really entertaining otherwise.

It was so slow at the beginning but the ending twist made it somewhat better. I definitely think this read like a script for a movie. Can totally see this becoming a movie of some type.

Loved it and how it all came together in the end.

This is a slow burn thriller and I was surprised that I did enjoy this pacing. The novel gives you a chance to get to know it’s characters and I came to care about what happens to the protagonist in this story.I was surprised by the twist ending and I didn’t see it coming.

I was pleasantly surprised that the book was narrated by two people from their perspectives (and both narrators were very good, was to listen to). The way the two stories eventually intertwine while still maintaining an air of mystery made it captivating to listen to. Ending was great. A very easy read.

This was a surprising psychological thriller and the ending was unexpected! I highly recommend this book!

amazing book! Could not stop listening and would recommend to anyone that like psychological thrillers.

I really enjoyed this book. I drove Across the Country and this was my favorite book to listen to. It moved quickly through but still included lots of details. The story had fun twists and made my drive ho quickly. The narrators were both really good. They had English accents but were still easy to understand. Great book!

I haven’t finished it yet, but so far the book has so much suspense. The author craftily weaves the story together in such a way that your assumptions about the end change many times. I would have liked a little less profanity but that’s just me. So far it’s a great book. 10/10 read!

I loved this book. It wasn’t what I expected at all by listening to the sample but I really enjoyed it. Narration was great as well. I’ll probably listen to this one again in the future.

Really enjoyed this book. Definitely surprised at the end. Both Narrators were great. I’ve listened to Louise Brealey before. Can’t remember which book.

Great story, narrator had a bit of trouble keeping accents consistent.

meh...i listened because I liked the female narration. plot was thin

I escaped into the story and my exercise walks became longer than planned. Poor dog.... Loved the narrator's rhythm and pronunciation.

Didn't see it coming in the end...great story!

For me, the ending was predictable. But it was a good read, nevertheless.

Very exciting. It kept my interest the whole time.

Good reading (listening). Book was suspenseful and surprising. I would not have guessed the surprise ending. Very creative and clever. It got a little “far out” and unbelievable for my tastes but overall a good read!!

This was my first audiobook and I was not disappointed. Story was told by a lovely gent with just the right tones of voice. The book itself was interesting , suspenseful and had a terrific surprise ending

Great book! The ending was definitely unexpected!! Loved the book!

I couldn’t stop listening. Lots of twist and turns. The narration was exceptional.

Awesome book. Lots of great twists and unpredictable ending.

Great story

totally rapt as I listened, great character development. Narration was perfect

Started as too emotionally packed but I’m glad I continued. It took unpredictable Twists and turns and the finale was Very good.

I really enjoyed this... favorite genre! This one I was thoroughly surprised with the ending!

Couldn’t stop listening ! The narration was full of life and enthusiasm. It’ll be hard to top this audiobook for sure ...

A twisting, curious plot and well read.

My first audio book and it was a really good experience.

Great book, couldn’t stop listening!

Truly enjoyed listening to this book. The twists and turns forced me to forego everything until the story reached the surprising conclusion.

I could not stop listening. If I would get 5 minutes of down time , I was listening. Really enjoyed the narrator. A must read.

It was amazing didn’t expect the ending

Enjoyed this book. Not the same old thing!

Suspenseful; excellent narration.

The pace of the story was perfect and the ending was a complete surprise! Love this book!

Great listen! This one kept me guessing throughout...and even when the ending was revealed...I had to think about it. The narration is superb and is captivating.

Wonderful read. full of suspense

took several weeks as I only listen on my walks with the dog. This is my 1st experience with a whole audio book. I have tried audio books before but the narrator always put me off. It was the narrator's voice that first drew me into this book. The book was OK but I felt the end could have shorter or even edited so the last passage at end could have been even more of a shock to hear.

Good book. Nice twist at the end.

Excellent book! Enjoyed it from the beginning to the end!

great novel

I enjoyed it and it was a good twist at the end - but I was thrown off a bit by the way he misled you by the time line. He writes the end as if things are happening in the present tense when it is really happening in the past.

Lots of twists and turns. Liked the male and female narration.

Excellent story! Couldn't stop listening!

Um wow

Couldn't stop listening!

amazing read!

Incredibly slow. I had to start over three times and it was, to me, too boring to pay attention. Maybe I'll listen to it to fall asleep.

Absolutely loved this book. I was hooked from the first 5 mins. The ending was crazy

I purchased the audiobook and it didn't disappoint! The narrator did an excellent job of pulling me in from the very first page and holding me until the end. The story left me wanting more! Maybe a sequel, Mr. Michaelides!?!?

Amazing book! Character development was rich; intertwining stories kept me on edge of seat. And then the end!! A must read!!

I chose this book on a whim and I was pleasantly surprised. The story is engaging and I liked the suspense. I also liked the style of both narrators. I would recommend it.

This book was good. I didn’t see the ending coming. It definitely got better as the book went along. I think maybe it could have been a little better with a different narrator. I found the narrator to read extremely fast. I felt like he was in a hurry to get it read. I would still recommend this read. I did like it!

Excellent read. Kept you listening.

Loved this book!!! The format , all the twists.

What a book. I’ve read this book and listened to it. Simply amazing. What a great book for a first novel he’s written!

loved this book!! great suspense/mystery - one of my favs!

Loved this book. It's was gripping the whole time. It was a bit predictable, but I still wanted to hear the end.

Excellent story, well written. Definitely keeps your attention. Surprising twist at the end.

Fantastic story!

Extremely easy to listen to, the twist at the end was pleasantly unexpected.

One of the better choices on AudioBooks- wish there were more like it.

competently written genre fiction

Very good! Surprise ending I didn’t see coming. Highly recommended.

I really liked this book. It was a great twist at the end and character development was great! I really enjoyed it!

The twist at the end made the book. Strongly recommend

Great read!! Kept my attention until the end!

This book was very good. The ending was a nice surprise. Didn't see it coming. Nice book to listen to. Wish it turns into a movie.

Narrator did a great job. This book kept me on the edge of my sit. Very original and thought provoking. Loved it!

The book and the narration were both phenomenal. I listened to it almost nonstop, it was so entertaining!

this book was awesome.. I could not stop listening to it !

Best book I’ve listened to in a while. It kept me interested the entire time and I didn’t guess the twist at the end. Great narrators as well.

I loved I couldn't stopped listen to it

Twists and turns through out. Totally enjoyed.

It really surprised me at the end. I didn’t expect that ending.

I loved this audiobook! It was engaging and kept me interested on my commute. Both narrators did an excellent job of switching tone for different characters and overall I found it to be a great use of time in the car. I don't think I would have read it in print - the audiobook is certainly the way to go.

Loved this book, keeps you guessing and in suspense. Big twists, loved it!

What a great psycho thriller. I love the twist. Jaw dropping & tense. Great audio listen !!! Thank you

Well written story wonderfully narrated. Couldn’t stop listening as I had to know the ending. Great interview bonus at end too. Really enjoyed.

Very impressed with this book. The storyline is captivating and I couldn’t stop listening.

One of the best suspense, mystery novels ever written. Well worth your time.

Slow beginning. Good ending. Really good narration

The plot twist in this book caught me completely by surprise. I can usually tell ahead of time where a plot is going but not this time. A true psychological thriller. Enjoyed every minute of it!

Really a good read, what an imagination this author has!!! One of my favorite reads this year.

The plot twists really did surprise me! Entertaining story, good narration.

Loved this book. The bombshell ending was worth the read.

It was good just wasn’t for me. Not enough action... kinda drags

Loved the entire book.

As close to a perfect read as one can get. Know matter how good you think you are at solving and guessing the ending, you will never see this one coming. Ordered it as a gift for a good friend the minute I finished it. Loved it!

LOVED, LOVED this book!! Honestly was looking forward to my commute to work just to listen to more! Great twist at the end and great narration.

I listen to this book on tape and it was riveting especially with the narrator’s ability to have different voices which really made the characters seem real and come alive. It is a very good whodunit mystery and I was surprised at the very ending which is exactly what I want when I’m listening to an audiobook. I 100% recommend this for anyone who wants a great reader to keep them occupied on a long drive or at the beach or wherever. Be prepared to not get much done while reading this book because you will not want to put it down. I promise.

excellent book. the twists were wonderful and the narration was great

Love, Love, Love! The narration and evolving story were both awesome! ♥️ I could not stop listening!!! WOW!

I was hooked from start to finish. Great listen!

The book itself was very good: psychotherapy is a subject of great interest to me and I learned a lot from the insights of the main character. The twists were unexpected. I wasn’t keen on the narrators though, and found the male narrator’s attempts at portraying the different characters and their accents somewhat off putting.

GREAT BOOK. Keeps your interest the whole way through. Narrator(s) are awesome and the book is wonderfully written. If you like suspense, this is for you!!!

I really enjoyed this book. The narration was also very good.

Excellent story. Fantastic narrators, they truly brought this story to life.

Loved this book. Narration was great.

good read