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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
film in development
film adaptation in development in development for film. |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Alex_Michaelides
The Silent Patient is his debut novel. Alex Michaelides is a screenwriter. Alex Michaelides has written for film. Alex Michaelides is from Cyprus. |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Goodreads_Choice_Award_for_Mystery_&_Thriller
Best Debut Novel nominated for several literary awards. |
| gptkbp:book_cover |
cover image available
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| gptkbp:book_format |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:e_Book ebook hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:book_series |
standalone
standalone novel |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Theo's obsession with Alicia.
Alicia's transformation. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Theo's obsession with Alicia.
Alicia's backstory is revealed gradually. Theo's motivations are explored. Alicia's backstory revealed through diary entries. |
| gptkbp:character_voice |
gptkb:Theo_Faber
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| gptkbp:characteristic |
Alicia's psychological state is complex.
Theo's obsession is unhealthy. |
| gptkbp:climax |
Alicia's confession.
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Alicia's silence.
internal conflict of Theo. Alicia vs. her past. Theo vs. his obsession. internal conflict of characters. |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:Unknown
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
generally positive widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
merchandise available
inspired fan theories influenced discussions on mental health. popularized psychological thrillers. popular in social media discussions popular book club choice. viral on social media. |
| gptkbp:discusses |
frequently discussed in literary circles.
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| gptkbp:film_rights_sold |
gptkb:true
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| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:true
popular choice for book clubs. |
| gptkbp:genre |
Psychological Thriller
psychological thriller |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Silent Patient
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Greek_mythology classic literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life events
psychological studies inspired by Greek mythology. inspired by a personal experience. real-life psychological cases. |
| gptkbp:isbn |
9781250233655
9781250301697 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
flashbacks
unreliable narrator foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Theo_Faber
gptkb:Alicia_Berenson |
| gptkbp:motif |
mental health
art therapy secrets mental health. love and betrayal. art and creativity. |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
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| gptkbp:page_count |
336
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| gptkbp:plot |
Alicia stops speaking after her husband's murder.
Alicia's diary reveals her thoughts. The story unfolds through Theo's therapy sessions. Theo becomes obsessed with Alicia. Theo seeks to uncover Alicia's silence. |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:psychology
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| gptkbp:publication_year |
gptkb:2019
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| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:2019
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Celadon_Books
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:2019
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| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2019
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Celadon_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
adult readers
fans of thrillers |
| gptkbp:recommendation |
recommended by celebrities.
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| gptkbp:resolution |
Theo's fate.
Theo's fate is uncertain. |
| gptkbp:reviews |
generally positive
featured in major publications. praised for character depth. critics noted pacing issues. notable for plot twists. some found the ending predictable. |
| gptkbp:sales |
over 1 million copies
over 1 million copies sold |
| gptkbp:sequel |
none announced
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
silence
paintings the moon |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:identity
trauma obsession |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
mental health trauma explores themes of isolation. explores themes of redemption. explores themes of love and betrayal. explores themes of forgiveness. explores themes of guilt. explores themes of illusion. explores themes of perception. explores themes of reality. explores themes of revenge. explores themes of trust. |
| gptkbp:trailer |
available online
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:user_reviews |
some found it predictable.
discussed in many online forums. many enjoyed the writing style. noted for its psychological depth. widely praised for its twists. |
| gptkbp:writing_style |
engaging
suspenseful intricate |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Alex_Michaelides
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alfred_A._Knopf
gptkb:Atria_Books gptkb:Elizabeth_Strout gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster gptkb:Simon_Vance gptkb:Kids'_Choice_Awards |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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