Alex Michaelides' The Silent Patient ranks 36th among top 21st-century thrillers by NYT
Greek Cypriot author Alex Michaelides’ debut novel, The Silent Patient, has been ranked 36th in The New York Times Book Review’s list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century. The ranking was compiled with input from crime fiction writers, publishers, booksellers, librarians, and readers. Published in 2019, the novel tells the story of Alicia Berenson, a painter who stops speaking after being convicted of killing her husband, and Theo Faber, a psychotherapist who seeks to uncover the truth behind her silence.
The Silent Patient became an international bestseller and established Michaelides as a leading figure in thriller writing. Michaelides has also been recognized in Cyprus, being named Man of the Year in 2023. The New York Times list encompasses a wide range of thriller and crime fiction works published since 2000, highlighting the novel’s impact on the genre.
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