9 Books Like The Silent Patient

Hand-picked recommendations for readers who loved The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.

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The Silent Patient

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The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides

We found 9 books with similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere. Each one hand-picked for readers who couldn't put down The Silent Patient.

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The Girl on the Train
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The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins

2014
34 editions

This psychological thriller also features an unreliable narrator and a mystery that unravels through fragmented perspectives.

Gone Girl
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Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

2012
6 editions

Fans of 'The Silent Patient' will appreciate the intricate plotting and shocking twists that redefine the characters' true natures.

The Woman In Cabin 10
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The Woman In Cabin 10

Ruth Ware

2017
5 editions

A claustrophobic setting and a protagonist who witnesses a crime but isn't believed create a similar sense of mounting dread.

Before I Go to Sleep
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Before I Go to Sleep

S.J. Watson

2013
1 edition

This novel explores memory loss and deception, with a protagonist piecing together a fractured past that holds dark secrets.

Big Little Lies
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Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty

2014
24 editions

While more character-driven, it shares the theme of hidden secrets within seemingly perfect lives leading to a dramatic climax.

The Last Thing He Told Me
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The Last Thing He Told Me

Laura Dave

2021
14 editions

A woman must uncover the truth about her husband's disappearance, relying on fragmented clues and a growing sense of unease.

Rock Paper Scissors
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Rock Paper Scissors

Alice Feeney

2021
11 editions

This thriller features a couple on a remote getaway where long-held secrets and a dangerous game of cat and mouse unfold.

The Push
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The Push

Ashley Audrain

2021
9 editions

Explores the dark side of motherhood and the psychological toll of secrets, with a narrative that builds suspense effectively.

Verity
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Verity

Colleen Hoover

2021
1 edition

A writer uncovers disturbing truths within another author's unfinished manuscript, creating a gripping and unsettling psychological mystery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What should I read after The Silent Patient? +

If you enjoyed The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, try The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl, The Woman In Cabin 10, Before I Go to Sleep, and Big Little Lies. Each one was hand-picked for similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere.

How many books are similar to The Silent Patient? +

We've curated 9 books with a similar feel to The Silent Patient. Love 'The Silent Patient'? Discover gripping psychological thrillers with unreliable narrators, shocking twists, and dark secrets.

Are there books like The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides? +

Yes — readers who loved The Silent Patient often pick up The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl, and The Woman In Cabin 10. They share the qualities that made Alex Michaelides's book hard to put down.

What makes a book similar to The Silent Patient? +

This psychological thriller also features an unreliable narrator and a mystery that unravels through fragmented perspectives. Fans of 'The Silent Patient' will appreciate the intricate plotting and shocking twists that redefine the characters' true natures.

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