This book is, in many ways, about the importance of boundaries and the consequences of what happens when people on both sides cross boundaries.
Do you think he was a good therapist, his preoccupation with Alicia notwithstanding?ĭid you think Theo, despite his past, had any healthy relationships?Ĭommunication is important in this book-discuss how the characters communicate, whether it's through the things they say, write, draw, or don't say. Did you think it was a positive place for some of the patients, or a prison? How did the setting influence the mood of the entire book?Ĭompare and contrast Theo with his coworkers. How does Alicia use artwork to make sense of her life, both before and after her husband's murder?ĭiscuss the setting of The Grove. Who did you initially suspect killed Alicia's husband? Did you find Alicia to be a sympathetic character?ĭiscuss Alecestis, and the significance of her inclusion in the narrative. What did you think about the dual timelines? Did you gravitate to one story over the other? Who did you trust in this book, if anyone? Why or why not? Themes: truth, trust, sanity, boundaries, silencing voices The Silent Patient Book Club Questionsĭid you trust Theo at any point during this book? Why did you initially believe that he wanted to work with Alicia? And he is given that chance-but both Theo and Alicia have secrets, and when those secrets collide, they're bound to become deadly.
Theo can't help but think that maybe he can get through to her, if he's just given a chance. Because of this, she's declared psychologically imcompetent and is now a resident at The Grove, where she continues to refuse to talk to anyone about anything.
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