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Alicia Berenson's life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter herself, her husband a sought-after fashion photographer, they live in a grand house overlooking the park, in one of the most beautiful

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Alicia Berenson's life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter herself, her husband a sought-after fashion photographer, they live in a grand house overlooking the park, in one of the most beautiful areas of London.

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  • Author: Alex Michaelides
  • Publisher: Διόπτρα
  • Μορφή: Soft Cover
  • Έτος έκδοσης: 2019
  • Αριθμός σελίδων: 416
  • Κωδικός ISBN-13: 9789606057564
  • Διαστάσεις: 21×14
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Alicia Berenson's life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter herself, her husband a sought-after fashion photographer, they live in a grand house overlooking the park, in one of the most beautiful areas of London. One evening, when her husband returns late from a photoshoot, Alicia shoots him five times in the head and sinks into silence.
Her refusal to speak or give any explanation turns a family tragedy into something much larger, a mystery that captivates the public's imagination and makes Alicia infamous. The value of her artwork skyrockets, and she, the "silent patient," is moved away from the public eye to the Grove, a high-security psychiatric unit in North London.

Theo Faber is a forensic psychotherapist who has long awaited the opportunity to work with Alicia. He is convinced that he will succeed where others have failed. His determination to make her speak and unravel the mystery of her husband's murder leads him down a treacherous path that uncovers the deeper causes of her silence...
And if she speaks, will he want to hear the truth?

I love him so completely and absolutely that sometimes this love threatens to overwhelm me.
I often think...
No. I will not write about it.
From Alicia's diary

Specifications

Specifications

Type
Crime Fiction
Format
Soft Cover
Number of Pages
416
Publication Date
2019
Dimensions
21x14 cm

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  • MaLaMaTiNaS
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    The best book of this genre that I have ever read. The writing style, the plot, everything is exceptional, you won't get bored for a moment

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  • moonlover

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    The truth is that I had higher expectations from this particular book. Initially, the positive aspects are that it was very easy to read (I finished it in less than four days) and I really didn't expect that plot twist. However, I didn't like the style of the book almost at all, also apart from the twist at the end, there was nothing in the rest of the book that kept my interest.

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  • Nikolina_pef
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    Stunning!!!
    I read it in two nights!! I couldn't stop!
    I was so absorbed that even though the answer was right in front of my eyes, the revelation surprised me!!!
    Very powerful!!

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  • Melita93
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    There are simply no words for this masterpiece... it keeps you until the last page...
    incredibly surprising ending... amazing writing...
    I have no words

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  • Simply put, it was unreadable!
    You expect one thing, but something else happens
    and the ending leaves you speechless!

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  • Anna_Thanopoulou
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    Incredible plot. It keeps you awake from the first to the last page.
    The story is very well-written and the ending is incredibly surprising!
    I read it in one afternoon!

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  • Konstantina_Romanea
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    If not the best, one of the best I have read.. extremely surprising ending, vivid plot, and good character development.. I highly recommend it without reservation!

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  • gakman_Gak
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    1 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    The truth is that I really liked the cover! Just like the title! It's the first book by the author that I've read. It doesn't tire me in general, it has good narration. In contrast to the plot and how it develops. Really, from a certain point on, I read it to have a complete picture. The ending is predictable, the twists weren't enough to keep me engaged. And in general, the plot is based on whether or not they will speak and when. And not on what they could say if and when they spoke!

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    • It was not interesting
    • I would not recommend it for reading
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  • kostas_giovas72
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    Okay, you get slapped in the end when you look at the chaos and say this thing can't be happening..
    During the reading, it puts you on a trip to think, what, who, where, and why.
    I read it in 3 days!!
    Bravo to the author

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  • Eirini_Zorba
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    It touches on many psychological issues in an exceptional way, constantly building suspense throughout, a very interesting story that urges you to search for the solution to the mystery, one of the best psychological thrillers I have read.

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  • Georgia_Ampatzidou96
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    2 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    The reason for the three stars is that it had a simple ending. It had a very nice flow but the ending was mediocre.

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  • jimskoufoglou
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    A book, a story that shook me. The ending is something that leaves you with your mouth open. I highly recommend it.

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  • Stefanos_Kouventaras
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Awesome, groundbreaking with a very nice writing style and a very powerful ending. It makes you not want to let it go from your hands.

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  • Peni_Hatzi
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    0 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    It failed to surpass the level of mediocre, even though the story had elements that could have made it extremely interesting, but they were probably not worked on in the right way.

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  • Ilianna_Bartzioudi
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    2 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    It did not satisfy me in relation to what I expected. Not that it is bad, but for fans of psychological thrillers, it is probably boring.

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  • thalitsa.gr
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Excellent book, it is read very quickly. I really liked the ancient Greek elements of the author!!

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  • Μαρηλία
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    The book is excellent. Short and simple writing without the author getting lost in unnecessary details. The chapters are short, so reading becomes easier. The plot is amazing and captures your interest from the very first pages, while at the end it shocks you with the twist of the story.

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  • Kos_Tsan27
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    3 out of 15 members found this review helpful

    While the main plot is very interesting, it is filled with unnecessary descriptions and digressions. There is not even a hint of the suspense that a psychological thriller should have. Very boring for my taste and I believe for all fans of psychological/crime thrillers as well. If you haven't already, prefer any book by Fitzgerald over this one.

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  • Marios_Kapouranis
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    I finished it in one day and it didn't tire me at all. It keeps you in suspense and constantly leaves you on a cliffhanger. You're always waiting to read what happens next.

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  • Eniel_Eilmorel39
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    Very well-written book. It keeps the reader's interest intact and you don't want to let it out of your hands.

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  • despoina.vidali1996
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    Excellent book, it takes your breath away. I couldn't stop thinking about what would happen next. Great plot, with many emotions, and very easy for the reader.

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  • rodoulastav24

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    A book that keeps you in suspense and challenges you every moment you read it. It has a great plot, accessible reading, and nice shifts in emotions. A book that captivates you from beginning to end and leaves you with very intense feelings.

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  • Athena Stylianaki
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    One of the best detective novels I have read, captivating is a word that characterizes this book. I would definitely recommend it! Excellent ending! Although I am a big fan of Fyodor Dostoevsky, I believe they cannot be compared because they have completely different writing styles. Dostoevsky describes very harsh images and strong chilling themes in his books, while Michailidis is more of a mystery-story writer! Regardless, I highly recommend it for mystery lovers!

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  • Do you want time to stop around you.. just to read the book without interruption.. fast-paced.. unending interest.. clever book.

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  • Poppy_Poppy
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    Easy and fast reading. It has a nice twist, simply by reading you already "read" the end.

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  • Amazing book, it's worth its money and more. You don't get bored for a moment with its plot. A thousand bravo to the author, once again it's not enough

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  • giotaki00
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    I have never read, until today, more disruptive last pages!!! Tremendous writing style, unwavering interest, not tiring at all!!!

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    In one word.....masterpiece!!!!

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