


Not only does this book deliver the shady characters and hairpin plot twists characteristic of the genre, it also raises important questions about human society and psychology.Ĭan we ever be free from the trauma of our pasts? How do our economic priorities affect society’s most vulnerable populations, such as those being treated in mental health institutions? What are the consequences when we voice our deepest, darkest wishes–and are there some wishes best kept in silence?Īs usual, we’re here to help you start the conversation with these The Silent Patient book club questions! If you wanted to shake your book club up with a psychological thriller that will keep you reading late into the night, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides was the choice for you.
