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Since its release in 2019, Alex Michaelides’ debut novel, The Silent Patient , has become more than just a bestseller—it’s a cultural touchstone in the psychological thriller genre. With millions of copies sold and a film adaptation in the works, the story of Alicia Berenson continues to captivate readers globally.

Alicia is a fascinating subversion of the "madwoman in the attic" trope. Initially, she is defined by her absence of voice. The reader, like Theo, must interpret her through her actions: her diary entries (which we are given access to) and her painting Alcestis . The Silent Patient

The diary entries Alicia wrote stop abruptly before the night of the murder. This is because she was waiting to write the final entry about the intruder. When she finally writes the truth, Theo realizes she knows it was him. Since its release in 2019, Alex Michaelides’ debut