Salma’s Comments (group member since May 19, 2025)

Salma’s comments from the Lost In The Plot group.

Okay sooo first off, I was not expecting to enjoy The Silent Patient as much as I did. I thought it was gonna be just another psychological thriller with a twist slapped on at the end, but it’s honestly so much more layered than that.

What really got me was the atmosphere, it’s super quiet, eerie, and unsettling without being dramatic. Like even the calm parts feel like something’s off. I was constantly trying to figure out what Alicia was thinking, and the silence?? It almost felt louder than words at some points. I love when books do that. Also, I kept thinking about how therapy is portrayed. Like the way Theo approaches her, and how it feels like he’s trying to save her… but also maybe control the narrative a bit? Idk, it gave me weird vibes but in a good, intentional way. It made me question his role a lot, even before anything big happened.
And I have to say that the little journal excerpts from Alicia? I loved those. They were beautifully written, and they gave just enough to keep me curious, but never too much. Just chef’s kiss.

Overall: creepy, smart, and just the right kind of unsettling. Would totally recommend it!!!