The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides • This novel delves into the world of Theo, a psychotherapist with a complex past. Raised by a physically abusive father, Theo grappled with his childhood trauma his whole life.
Through therapy, Theo learned the value of self-worth, respect, and healthy relationships, concepts vastly different from the violence he endured as a child. This experience shapes Theo's approach when he takes on a new role at a secure mental health facility. He finds himself drawn to a patient named Alicia, an enigmatic artist who has remained silent since brutally murdering her husband, Gabriel. No one has been able to unlock the truth behind her crime.
Theo embarks on a journey to understand Alicia's silence, unraveling the motivation for her horrific act. The story explores the complexities of the human psyche.
