: Alicia’s murdered husband, whose hidden life is the catalyst for the tragedy . The Narrative Structure The novel employs a dual narrative:
: Narrated in the present as he investigates Alicia’s past, interviewing her family and friends . The Silent Patient
: The "Silent Patient," whose internal state is revealed to the reader through diary entries written before the murder . : Alicia’s murdered husband, whose hidden life is
The Silent Patient is a 2019 psychological thriller novel by British-Cypriot author . It debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and won the 2019 Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery & Thriller . Core Premise & Characters : Alicia’s murdered husband