The Silent Patient
In its opening, this book appeared to be a statement about psychotherapy. Then it evolved into a murder-mystery. Then it flipped its foundations and resolved in stunning fashion. Clearly, the scope of the plot demonstrates Michaelides’ innate genius. In doing so, however, he educates us about human nature and those professions which are in charge of humanity’s most needy members. The main character (professionally, a psychotherapist) is unorthodox in his style and functions as a…