An exploration of emotional and mental trauma, The Good Patient by Alex Stone is an unputdownable psychological thriller. As a rule, I usually refuse to separate mayself from a good thriller, at least until it is clear for me what is the solution. Not in this case, though, as I simply devoured the book in a bit over four hours, one lazy weekend day at a time.
A fantastic achievement of this book is in my opinion, the suspense built carefully that leave you guessting from the very beginning until the end. It´s a special art of the thriller writer that Alex Stone really used it generously.
From outside, the long relationship between Lauren and Josh looks more than perfect. Young, in love and successful. But there are a few dark secrets in this relationship that not everyone is privy about. Dr. Abhilash Menon - inspired by a real character from Alex Stone´s personal real life - as a different version though, based on his intensive care he offered to Lauren in the last weeks. Thus, when Josh disappears and Lauren ends up - again - in the ER, he may guess something no one is aware about.
In addition to the well-built suspense permeating every step of the story, The Good Patient displays as well a very interesting cast of characters, whose psychological depth - with both good and bad parts - is extremely challenging. The reader may change his or her mind every chapter, at least, as new elements and details are insidiously introduced into the story.
This book is a recommended read for anyone looking to explore trauma stories as shared through Lauren, supported by the faithful Dr. Menon.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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