📖 peek insideThe Silent Patient
by Alex Michaelides
Alicia Berenson is a famous painter who shoots her husband five times in the face and then never speaks another word. Her refusal to talk turns a domestic tragedy into a national mystery that captures the public imagination. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations.
Very popular worldwide. More than 13 million people have read it.
Notable Quotes
"...we often mistake love for fireworks - for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still. It's boring, if seen from the perspective of high drama. Love is deep and calm - and constant."
"Remember, love that doesn't include honesty doesn't deserve to be called love."
"Choosing a lover is a lot like choosing a therapist. We need to ask ourselves, is this someone who will be honest with me, listen to criticism, admit making mistakes, and not promise the impossible?"
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