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Silent Patient
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
"That rarest of beasts: the perfect thriller. This extraordinary novel set my blood fizzing--I quite literally couldn't put it down. I told myself I'd just dip in; eleven hours later--it's now 5:47 a.m.--I've finished it, absolutely dazzled." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowPromising to be the debut novel of the season The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman's act of violence against her husband--and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive...Alicia Berenson's life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London's most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.Alicia's refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.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--a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....
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rianna.dudas
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I highly recommend this book if you are interested in reading stories that would keep you at the edge of your seat throughout the story. It is a psychological thriller that seizes the reader to read the pages until the very end. This is the book for you if you are intrigued with mind-blowing plot twists with a well-written story and narrative.

rianna.dudas If you like books such as The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Sharp Objects, and Gone girl by Gillian Flynn, this book definitely needs to be on your “to read list!”
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rianna.dudas The Silent Patient is a psychological thriller and mystery involving an artist named Alicia Berenson who seemed to be living a perfect life with her photographer husband, Gabriel, whom she is deeply in love with. Issues started to arise when their life unexpectedly turned upside down when Alicia murdered her own husband by shooting him on a random night.

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rianna.dudas She was investigated and found guilty after refusing to talk or say any word after that incident. Years passed and she was admitted to a mental facility where she remained silent and emotionless. The unsettling murder that baffled everyone gradually started to fade from everyone‘s memory except for
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rianna.dudas Theo Faber, a psychotherapist that worked there who is deeply intrigued in Alicia‘s story and the truth behind what truly happened. Theo is dedicated to comprehending the silence behind Alicia and discovering the true reason for what actually transpired by becoming her therapist and slowly trying to bring herself back into reality. 2mo
rianna.dudas Theo has no idea that his work as her therapist will light up a path that was never intended to be found and pursued.
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rianna.dudas One of the themes that revolves around this novel is the idea of honesty and deception between the characters in the story and how it is able to turn one thing to another. The Silent Patient highlights the need of honesty as a critical component of one's own and other people's safety and security.
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rianna.dudas Deception on the other hand is also one of the foundations of the plot. This is made clear by Theo Faber's statement that “Choosing a lover is a lot like choosing a therapist,“ which suggests that one should carefully select a partner who is honest, trustworthy, and with whom one can open oneself without fear or judgment.
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rianna.dudas The Silent Patient consistently demonstrates how deception can affect a person and their decision, it is what manipulates to reveal the side of the character that they have been concealing. Furthermore, this theme demonstrates the connection of conflict to one‘s honesty. Alex Michaelides uses the theme “honesty vs deception” to intrigue and evoke the readers to unravel the mystery by examining the honesty and deception between the characters.
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Zigsreads
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
Mehso-so

HOW DID I NOT SEE THAT COMING BYE 😭

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rianna.dudas
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The Silent Patient is a must-read if you like books that are filled with mystery and suspense. This book is filled with a plot twist that one can never see coming. Michaelides‘ novel revolves around how both love and trauma are what mold a person and their actions. As said in the novel, “unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later, in uglier ways.”

rianna.dudas Alex Michaelides writes this novel from the first-person point-of-view perspective of Theo Faber and Alicia in some parts of the story. Theo shares about his journey in Grove with his patient Alicia while balancing and battling with his personal life as well. He passionately expresses his resilience and determination as he gradually attempts to piece together the truth.
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rianna.dudas The story begins with Alex Michaelides starting off the story as if everything is perfectly in place. An artist named Alicia Berenson appears to be madly in love with her photographer husband, Gabriel. Their contented marriage was deep and serene and appeared to be filled with sunshine and butterflies. Up until one night, Alicia mercilessly shot Gabriel in the face five times with an unidentified reason, for no word ever came out of her mouth sin- 3mo
rianna.dudas ce that incident. This tragedy spread like wildfire among the community and made everyone despise Alicia for the disturbance of the murder and for remaining silent like a blank canvas that left everyone questions regarding the truth unanswered. She remained in Grove, a mental health facility where she unexpectedly remained placid and silent throughout the years, completely lost in herself. In spite of the case slowly fading as time flies by, 3mo
rianna.dudas Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, is captivated by Alicia‘s mystery and is determined to make her talk, being clueless of the risk and danger he is walking into. Theo is deeply invested in knowing the truth and never lets anything get in the way of unraveling why Alicia killed her husband. 3mo
rianna.dudas His journey would lead him to something more complicated and alarming that he would have never expected when starting a job at Grove and having Alicia as his patient.

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Paris_Reads
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Thriller Summer Reads 🤫🤐

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LiseWorks
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Eggs Brilliant! 8mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Loved this one! 8mo
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Rayhoffen
La paciente silenciosa | Alex Michaelides
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Excelente

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Beachbum
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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So Good!!! Didn‘t expect the ending. I felt like I was watching Back to The Future in my mind as I was reading this. Great plot twist. Must read!!!! #fallread #cozyreading #bookclub #plottwist

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BarkingMadRead
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My #20in4 stats. I still haven‘t beat my 17 hour best, the elusive 20 escapes me again 🤣 I did meet all of the goals I set for myself, so it‘s a total win! Thanks @Andrew65 for hosting!

Andrew65 That‘s brilliant 👏👏👏🙌🎉🍾🥂😍 20 hours will come at some point. 1y
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chlolovesbooks
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One of my new favorite books 📖 AMAZING ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5

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twinkletoes74
The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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Alicia Berenson shot her husband in the head five times. Since then, she hasn't spoken a single word.

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tamtootles
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This was well written and had a great twist. It was an easy read. Definitely a page turner as I read it in 3 days. I don't often read so quickly but I just couldn't put it down

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Gabbymags123
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2022 omg great book …, many surprises!!

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nem2988
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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Good read!

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104_goodbuddyy
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This…wow… I finished the book last night and had to just sleep on it. The ending, the twist, I didn‘t see it coming. I sat, staring at the pages for a good twenty minutes, trying to wrap my head around what the heck I just read. And honestly, it was a pretty good read. There were times when I was disappointed by the writing style, but for the most part, it was good. I think. Idk. I‘m still confused if I liked it or not. Just read it yourself.

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ShaniaAJ
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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I feel like I need to give this book another try… I‘ve heard so many good things, and I think it might‘ve been because I was doing the audiobook and the reader just had me so turned off from it for some reason, I just couldn‘t get into it.

MarissaReads I read this one… it ended and I was just not happy with it. It was hard to get through so I definitely feel your feelings. 2y
ShaniaAJ @MarissaReads that‘s good to know I‘m not the only one, so many people I know have read it and loved it so I was surprised I had such a hard time with it. 2y
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PNWBookseller85
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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A little late to this party. This was fantastic. Would love to see a mini-series or movie adaptation.

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Kimberlypaun1214
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4.5 stars. Suspenseful, easy read. Psychological thriller

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sabrinaaluvssreadingg
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I had so many theories of what could have happened but what did was not one of them. I always wondered why they showed some of the parts they did but now it all makes sense. (ifykyk). I recommend and I'm so happy I have read a 5-star read!!

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Yuki_Onna
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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#sundayfunday #sundayreading #surprises #surprise #twists @ozma.of.oz

1. Yes! Yes! Yes!😊
2. Tagged.
3. Haruki Murakami. His magical realism storytelling always takes me where I least expect it. Same as David Lynch with his surreal movies. You never know what's happening, where the story is going and why. Love it.

Wanna play? @RaeLovestoRead @Enchanted_Bibliophile @StaceGhost @kezzlou85

RaeLovesToRead Thanks for the tag! I'll have a think! 🤔 2y
BookmarkTavern Murakami is a great pick! Thank you for sharing! 💙 2y
StaceGhost Yes! I agree! But I like Murakami more than Lynch lol 2y
Enchanted_Bibliophile Thanks for the tag 🌷 2y
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megannbutzz
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aimee23
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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The plot 👌
The twist 🤩
IMMEDIATELY ENGROSSED as I started reading.

I came across this as I was browsing Blackwell's books online. I saw that it was a bestseller, and got it. The book delivered. 👏🏼 The last parts were the best.

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megannbutzz
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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Mariasimon
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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I literally can not say enough good things about or recommend this book enough. A psycho thriller in which a woman, Alicia, shoots her husband after ~6 years of marriage, and then goes silent for ~6 years following. Enter psychotherapist, Theo, to try to uncover why she went silent and try to get her to talk again. Twists and turns and many psychology components, absolutely a must read.

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zdbz
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Amazing! I was blown away! I went into the book with little to no expectation...but i was completely hooked to the book from start to finish... Its fast paced and full of twists! Never saw the ending coming... Loved it...

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Just.Linds
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Read it. That‘s all I can recommend. The characters are built in a way where you can feel the different emotions that are written. Yes this was a 10/10

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Just.Linds
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Reading in bed for this teachers Christmas break 💆🏼‍♀️ I am already hooked and only 6 chapters in

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monalyisha
The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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This is my beloved house rabbit, Moxie Crimefighter, helping me with a reading challenge nearly 7 years ago.

First thing tomorrow morning, she goes in for oral surgery. She gets a little, bunny-sized gas mask, & they knock her out so they can file her teeth down. It should help with the pain she‘s been experiencing. The doctor is renowned in her field & very reassuring…but I‘m *incredibly* nervous.

Please send us love from your corner. 💞

shortsarahrose Good luck, Moxie Crimefighter! 3y
Karisa (((Hugs)))🐰🐰🐰💐💐💗💗💗 3y
EvieBee You can do it! 👊🏼💫🥬🐰 3y
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Jas16 Lots of love coming from my corner for you both. 3y
JessClark78 ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
wanderinglynn Sending much love & {hugs}! 💜🐰 3y
RaeLovesToRead Good luck, Moxie! ❤🥬 3y
Patchshank Sending love ❤️🐇🥬 3y
Deblovestoread Sending all love and luck to Moxie and her mama! 3y
AmyG May all go exactly as planned. Sending good vibes! 3y
rachelsbrittain Sending hugs and well wishes! 3y
Megabooks For sure! Floating a bun‘s teeth is essential. (I‘m a vet.) wishing her an easy recovery! 3y
Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
Clare-Dragonfly Poor Moxie—good luck! Bunny surgery is so scary. ❤️❤️❤️🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 3y
MaureenMc 💗💗 3y
Laughterhp Good luck 💚💚💚 3y
BookwormAHN Sending love and luck 💕🍀💕 3y
ravenlee Good luck Moxie and her people! 🤞🏻 3y
mklong Sending lots of love your way. If possible, will you please post a pic of the bunny sized gas mask? That sounds adorable. 3y
monalyisha @mklong Believe me, I would if I could! Alas, I don't think I'll be allowed in the operating room. 3y
rabbitprincess ❤️❤️❤️ good vibes to Miss Moxie! 🐰 3y
DaveGreen7777 Wishing Moxie a speedy and full recovery! 🐰 3y
allureofbeauty Thinking good thoughts for the bunbun 3y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Sending Moxie some good juju for a speedy recovery. 3y
Bookzombie Send so much love and good vibes to Moxie and you! 💕 3y
Cinfhen Hope all is well with sweet Miss Moxie, 🥰 3y
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JenniferP
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This book fit my reading mood exactly. I was annoyed at the male doctor trying to speak for and heal the voiceless woman but nevertheless I read compulsively til the end. #BOTM

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Coleen_Nieto
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Pumpkins 🎃
Sunflowers 🌻
Thanksgiving
Apples 🍎
November
@thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing 🍁🌻🍂 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You have to have October!! It‘s my birthday month!! 🤣🤣 3y
Coleen_Nieto You're right @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I'll give up pumpkins for October 3y
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Coleen_Nieto
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1. Violeta
2. Watermelon
3. Under the whispering door

I'm grateful for kindness, especially when it is unexpected
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Eggs I‘m anxious for Violeta as well ❤️🥰❤️ 3y
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Bookishgal71
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I did not see that coming. Red herrings everywhere. I listened to the authors interview at the end and it was cool to hear how influenced he was by mythology. Good read if you like twisty whodunnits but not a psychological thriller, in my opinion. A solid mystery nonetheless.

iamvleigh Great book! 3y
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Coleen_Nieto
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1. Irelqnd, Now York, Memphis
2. Im not sure. Plrobablt need to think about self care.
2. I Can't Make this up
4. I'm thankful for Mt home
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Eggs 🇮🇪📚❤️👏🏻 3y
Coleen_Nieto Goodness the typos! Note to self...don't post without reading glasses lol 3y
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Coleen_Nieto
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1. My favorite season is Autumn!!
2. Just being!
3. Powells or Shakespeare and Co.
4. Life, trash tv, my dogs, my family
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Eggs Thanks for playing 🌟 ... sometimes trash TV is just what you need 😊😊 3y
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Coleen_Nieto
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1. I like to feel like I'm good at guessing but sometimes I'm surprised.
2. Outlander or Flavia Deluce
3. WW2, anti-heriea
4. I'm grateful for my dogs, they are such great company
@eggs thanks for the tag #wondrouswednesday

Eggs Great post 🥰🥰 Thanks for joining in 🤗📖👏🏻 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️🐶🐾 3y
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Geemom1118
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Sitting outside on a beautiful morning having my coffee, listening to the birds sing, my boyfriend is working on drawing up someone‘s tattoo for the day and I‘m about to step into this that I have read so much about. Have a fabulous day 🐝🐛🌿🌻🍄

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zdbz
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Couldn't be more excited to read these off one by one ?! It's undoubtedly one of the best purchases of my life! Sadly it has to wait for "one of us is lying"?

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CoveredInRust
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Loved this one! Right up my alley for vibe, storytelling, and setting. Can't wait to read The Maidens!

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CoveredInRust
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A little into this. I am intrigued.

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prachi_kothari
Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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It is more of a character study than a murder investigation. It's about what goes on inside the mind of the murderer and also the psychological effect of the events leading up to the murder. The brilliant plot twist. No matter how many murder mysteries you read, you wouldn't see this one coming. The last few pages tie up the novel so beautifully that you will find yourself flipping back to the pages to check if you have somehow missed some clues.

SW-T Welcome to Litsy! 🙂#LitsyWelcomeWagon 3y
mavey Welcome to Litsy!!😊💞 Check out the link in @Chrissyreadit 's profile to know more about this wonderfully friendly community! Join in on the fun with buddy reads, challenges, games and much more! Hope you have a wonderful time here! All your reviews of the fantastic books are already fab! Looking forward to more of your posts!💕 3y
prachi_kothari @Mavey thank you so much! ❤️❤️ 3y
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prachi_kothari @SW-T thank you so much! ❤️ 3y
Chrissyreadit Welcome! This link has a ton of good info : https://sites.google.com/view/litsywelcomewagon/home 3y
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Eggs Great review! Welcome to Litsy 💙🥳❤️ 3y
prachi_kothari @Eggs thank you! 3y
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Lauram
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Tagged audiobook kept me company while I cleaned up my workspace and filed paperwork to wrap up this challenging school year. To all the Litsy teachers, instructional assistants, school administrators, OTs, PTs, SLPs, guidance counselors, school librarians, school nurses, and all the other essential school personnel I‘ve neglected to mention- thank you for your hard work and dedication. I hope you have an amazing summer!

Johanna414 We're not done til June 25th... 😭😭😭 4y
Lauram @Johanna414 Oh no!! I hope the remaining weeks just fly by! 4y
kspenmoll I am finished June 15th! What a year we have all experienced. Thanks for this post! 4y
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Ms.Karpyshyn

Non-fiction: Do you feel the author is believable? Does he/she write with any bias? Explain.
Fiction: *Character Focus*: What choices has the character made thus far? Do you agree with their decision? Why or why not?

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KaylaCostello
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I really enjoyed this book! 10/10 would recommend! I was nervous about this book as it‘s actually the field that I am in. I was pleasantly surprised.

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Ksvz
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March 2021.- mystery / psychological thriller - meh disliked everyone because the writing was good and made me dislike them. Weird story.

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Ms.Karpyshyn
The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides

Non-fiction: Copy a short passage that you found to be interesting. Explain what made it interesting for you.
Fiction: *Focus on Personal Connections*: Do any of the characters remind you of someone in your life? Who and how?

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amberavidreader
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THIS BOOK WAS FREAKING AWESOME! READ IT IN ONE DAY. COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 10 STARS!

#bookrecommendations #books #readers

The.Great.Catsby Totally agree!! 4y
Kris10H One of the best! 4y
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miribelladiamond
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One of a kind

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zoeratters
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fab fab fab loved it

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BookNightOwl
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The silent patient is about Alicia who is found with a gun and her husband murdered. As Theo starts to look into Alicia's pass as to why she has became mute things start coming together.

Fully engrossed in the book. Had twist and turns I didn't see coming. Thoroughly enjoyed it left me shook.

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Lauren_paige
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I loved every minute of this book! Such a great psychological thriller kept me hooked from start to finish. Would definitely recommend📖

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binte_badr
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Something that's gonna keep you hooked up!!