If you just read 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides and thought it was just an average thriller, you're probably looking for some better suspense book suggestions.
As a newcomer to the genre, you deserve to experience truly gripping, can't-put-down psychological thrillers.
Here are five books widely praised as superior suspense reads compared to 'The Silent Patient':
1. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn
This book is widely considered one of the best and most shocking psychological thriller books in recent years.
With a twisty plot, narrators you can't trust, and a mind-blowing surprise ending, 'Gone Girl' keeps readers hooked until the very last page.
The book explores the dark sides of a troubled marriage in a way that makes it better than 'The Silent Patient.'
2. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins
Another very popular thriller pick, 'The Girl on the Train' has a narrator you can't trust who sees a mysterious event on her daily train ride.
Fast-paced with many twists, many readers found this book far more exciting and unpredictable than 'The Silent Patient.'
The voyeuristic premise and look at the dark side of suburban life make it a standout read.
More Must-Read Picks
If you enjoyed the suspense and twists of 'Gone Girl' and 'The Girl on the Train', here are three more psychological thriller books you won't be able to put down:
1. 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn
This gripping psychological thriller features an unreliable narrator with agoraphobia who thinks she witnesses a crime, delivering twists and turns reminiscent of 'Gone Girl' and 'The Girl on the Train'.
2. 'Behind Her Eyes' by Sarah Pinborough
With an unreliable narrator, a shocking twist ending, and themes of marital secrets, 'Behind Her Eyes' is a must-read psychological thriller frequently mentioned alongside 'Gone Girl' and 'The Girl on the Train' for its ability to keep you guessing until the last page.
3. 'The Wife Between Us' by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
This domestic suspense novel with multiple unreliable narrators and a plot full of deceptions and surprises has drawn comparisons to the unpredictable storytelling of 'Gone Girl'.
Like the other recommendations, it delivers an addictive, can't-put-it-down reading experience.
And That’s It
Both 'Gone Girl' and 'The Girl on the Train' get high praise for their twisty plots, well-developed characters, and high excitement levels that are better than 'The Silent Patient.'
So if you're looking for your next great suspense read after a just-okay experience with 'The Silent Patient,' make sure to pick up these five acclaimed psychological thrillers.
You won't be able to put them down!
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