Silent Patient

Alicia's diary, Theo's psychotherapy work and the betrayal he encountered, three lines are narrated simultaneously and finally merged into one point. It seems to be a normal timeline narrative, but in fact Theo's marriage is at the same time as Alicia's diary. It wasn't until the end of the fourth part that I suddenly realized it. Theo and Alicia both had unfortunate childhoods and were betrayed by their lovers. He wants to help her see through the truth about her marriage and help her build a new life on the ruins. But the person she loves most in the world chose her because of cowardice, which is tantamount to betrayal. Her silence is like a mirror, reflecting all the bad things, the beautiful things collapsed in an instant, and the unfortunate childhood affected their lives. All behaviors have longer and deeper reasons. Childhood family trauma. Although the body has left when you grow up, the heart has not.

I read this book in one sitting in 5 hours. The plot is compact and tugs at my heartstrings. The twists and turns in the story are so exciting that I felt lost after reading it. As soon as I closed my eyes, those streets, those paintings, and the shadows of the heroes and heroines all came to mind. The image was very strong, and my own figure was mixed into it. I closely followed the development and context of the story, as if I had experienced it personally. It turns out that a good book is really addictive. You want to read it in one breath but can't bear to finish it. This feeling of addiction is fascinating. Diving into the book is like stepping into another world, and you are a spectator in that world. Hiding in a book, it seems to be isolated from the real world, but it is inextricably linked to it. I can begin to understand a little bit those who are addicted to reading novels or other things. This dreamlike feeling makes people detach, suspend, and indulge in it. I have to say that sometimes books are really like spiritual movies.

Two parallel lines with a time difference (the time difference does not appear at first) are commonly used in European and American suspense novels or movies, forming an illusion and producing a suspense effect. In the end, the two lines intersect, reflecting the time difference and revealing the answer to the mystery. The overall level is still very high, especially the exploration of emotional loyalty and betrayal between husband and wife, as well as the permanent harm caused to people by childhood mental or psychological trauma. Worth recommending!

Thought Theo was a psychotherapist not relevant to Alicia's story. He deliberately approached Alicia with redemption and curiosity, and even felt that he had a bit of youthful innocence. Unexpectedly, he was also a person in the story and a key figure in changing the direction of Alicia's life. Alicia was silent, but mentally she had been killed first by her father and then by her husband, and she had no emotions or attachment to the world.

So awesome! ! ! Very exciting! ! ! Absolute reversal Change of perspective, progression of storyline Just like Freud's sentence quoted in the preface, don't tell secrets to anyone who can listen or see, their movements and demeanor will reveal all kinds of things. Don't believe too much in one person's subjective narrative When conflicts arise, it is best to have a sincere conversation. When the relationship has stagnated, stop the loss in time and believe that you can have a better relationship. This failed relationship is no big deal.

The ending is unexpected. Doctors don't heal themselves. People's mental trauma can only be cured by themselves. Psychiatrists cannot be completely trusted either.

Silence: an extreme form of self-protection Alicia's silence is not cowardice, but a desperate act of self-preservation. Her diary wrote: "I would rather be locked up in a lunatic asylum than face the truth." Her silence is like a mirror, reflecting the selfishness and hypocrisy of the people around her - the psychiatrist wants to use her to become famous, her husband Gabriel betrayed her, and even the seemingly kind-hearted Theo has hidden ulterior motives. The ultimate reversal: the closed loop of betrayal and revenge The ending is shocking - the silence itself is a well-designed revenge. She had already seen through his identity, but she chose to use silence to plunge him into the abyss of self-destruction. It was not that she had nothing to say, but she used silence as a weapon to make the murderer collapse in guilt. It's not that she can't speak, she just doesn't want to tell you - this sentence reveals the core of the entire book - some truths can only be expressed through silence.

The climax part that followed was something I didn't expect. I didn't expect that the person spying on Alicia was Theo. These two paragraphs seemed similar but the ending was predictable. The male protagonist's crime was discovered.

It's exciting, but I couldn't imagine the ending at all. When I saw the name of the painting, I could clearly touch the truth. In the face of a certain life-or-death situation, if there is only one choice, choose to die by yourself, or save yourself and hand over to another person. A woman is abandoned by the man she trusts most. She is angry, uneasy, desperate, and helpless. Her medical history makes everyone unwilling to believe her. Some people are hysterical, some try to hide it, and some people are selfish and tempted. The full text slowly interprets all the original facts from different perspectives in different diaries. After the truth is revealed, it is ultimately a mess. No one can tell what is right or wrong, it is just a matter of different people at different times, a combination of betrayal and extremes that may be called absurd by others. ——2022.11.09.00.24

The last diary lit up all the puzzle pieces in the previous story. The chaotic plot was instantly connected in order in my mind, and the truth of the story full of questions suddenly came to light. I don't have any thoughts after reading it, just one word, cool!

One is the story of Theo and his wife, and the other is the story of Alicia. The two stories are narrated simultaneously. I was already sleepy when I watched it, but suddenly it was reversed and I woke up after watching it. 2024.12.23 19:47:07

May everyone have a happy childhood, and may everyone become a strong self!

The first person draws the story into the story and at the same time makes the readers relax their vigilance. This kind of distanced narrative is precisely the biggest deception. Narrating charlatans. Such a righteous character position combined with the first person will definitely lead to pitfalls, haha. I will still be shocked when the truth is revealed in the end. In addition, the two lines are parallel but with different timelines, thus changing the causal relationship between the two. The junction seems particularly natural. Every time I read this, I will be deceived [face covering]. It is impossible to guard against it.

The names of people in foreign literature still make my head hurt when I remember them. It took me a week to read this book. I have read many suspense novels before, and this is the first time I read this suspenseful novel created by parallel timelines. Fortunately, it is the completion of the book, otherwise I would have been uncomfortable waiting. The first small part is a bit boring. If I were a year ago, I would not have the patience to continue reading. After reading it, I feel that the logic is connected one after another. It is very interesting and suitable for readers who like suspense, reversal, patience and weird logic. Will read it a second time when I have time.

It's so exciting, with two lines in reverse order and a big twist in the ending. It's worth recommending!

A good psychological suspense novel. The unfortunate childhoods cannot be cured in their lifetime. Alicia and Theo are both victims of early psychological trauma. It is equally difficult to love and be loved. Scars can be healed, but the damage lurks in a more hidden way. One day, it will reappear in a terrible form. It is uncontrollable and has nowhere to escape. It is allowed to overflow and destroy. "He killed me." Yes, she was killed twice, once by her father and once by her husband. There is no redemption. This is the truth of life.

The reversal was very surprising, all the strange things became reasonable in an instant, unexpected and reasonable at the same time. I didn't connect the time I spent with Casey with the time I spent with Theo. It turned out to be because the timelines were different. Really awesome, worth recommending.

I guessed it. Two seconds before the real murderer was revealed, I discovered the truth. At that moment, the usual smile appeared on my face again. I knew that I like this kind of story, but recently my interest in reading has gradually declined. I just knew what type of book it was, but I forgot. The lengthy story made me forget, but my vigilance, although not that early, was still discovered before the story. It is so wonderful and beautiful that I just want to praise it. Before reading it, my mind was filled with the praises of other book reviewers. After reading it, my mind was filled with thoughts. I want to say it in my own language and use my own brain instead of simply praising it. I clicked on this book on March 09, 2025. It should be this one, but I'm not sure, but in short, this story of missing it for a while and finally being eaten by me made me interested in reading again. Marvelous.

Those who have read Roger Mystery should be able to guess the direction, but the timeline trick is still very good👍🏻The whole book can be summed up by the sentence in the original text: Things based on lies and falsehoods will eventually leave you. Also, I kind of like the male protagonist's crazy energy🤓

Overall, it was good, but there were too many characters, a long-winded narrative, and too much foreshadowing. You can guess roughly after seeing 2/3. It's just that the murderer's subsequent motivations were not sufficient, and the ending was a bit hasty. A good work in the narrative genre.

It's so 🐮 that I found out that everything is traceable towards the end, and it would be a spoiler to say more _(´ཀ`" ∠)_Obviously the writing style is very plain, but some of the words and sentences are very touching. If you read it simply as a suspense puzzle, you will feel it is average. Its plot is more like a daily anecdote. If you are used to the fast pace of online writing, you may not be able to understand it at first, but these seemingly ordinary details feel magical when they are put together at the end. There are also some little psychological knowledge in it. Generally speaking, it is recommended to watch!

The twist is very exciting, and the story slowly connects without realizing it, just like a jigsaw puzzle. At the beginning, there are pieces one by one, and the story slowly merges🈴

It was really depressing to watch the previous part, because Alicia remained expressionless and silent, then gradually opened her mouth, and then the reversal in Chapter 5, it was unexpected and a very exciting plot [Like]

The influence of one's original family on a person is so profound! Theo and Alicia, two mental patients, ended up with one in a coma forever and the other in jail. Their hearts are finally at peace! Just like snowflakes, they fall quietly and then melt into the vast earth. The plot twist at the end of this book is amazing. It's a rare book!

From now on, the shock will linger in my heart for a long time. Maybe from now on, I will still believe in the power of warmth and kindness in the world, but there will always be a few dark clouds hanging over them, which is the sadness that was destined before self-consciousness sprouted and cannot be erased.

Although the sycamore tree stands, its heart is empty, waiting to be born in spring and buried in winter.

The overall plot design of this book is similar, which is better than nothing. Therefore, one of his highlights is the creation of a suspenseful atmosphere in the plot. The author's writing techniques are also really cunning. He unfolds the story from the perspective of the male protagonist, draws out potential suspects step by step, and deeply analyzes and describes the psychology. It turns out that he is the man in black. Why is the author said to be cunning? It lies in his narrative aspect. I naturally thought that the problem between the male protagonist and his wife was at the same time as Alicia, but the author cleverly played with my thoughts. Using a montage technique, I easily gave up the suspicion of the hero. After reading it, I had endless aftertaste. I later realized that the author was like a cleaner who separated Theo's life and work so that they were spotless and had no connection, but they were arranged and combined to make people think they were connected. When I look back, I really have to admit that he successfully deceived me, even if it was not a lie

The plot twist arrangement is awesome! Alicia, at first, really thought she was insane and suffering from paranoia, as the plot progressed. She is a person of great wisdom and forbearance! As for being mentally ill, there is a similar feeling now, with a little bit of fear. Thinking about ordinary people like us, we really have nothing to show people to hate and worry about, so we can sleep peacefully at night [smile]

The text is vivid and beautiful, well written, and translated very well. There is no obvious translation accent, and it reads very smoothly. After reading it, it is necessary to read it again. There may be a lot of unclear things at the beginning, but these are not important. The pitfalls that the author deliberately buried will become clear later.

(I won't tell you the content and won't spoil it) It seems that the narrative trick is quite attractive. This book can actually be divided into three parts, the protagonist "I", the past "I", and Alicia's diary. Their identities and times are different, and their psychology is also different. Despite its suspense, it still has a certain philosophical meaning, so I won't go into details here. Personally, I think that a good suspense work should be outstanding in its conception, trickery, logic, etc. (Kathy's ending is just a bit surprising)