Bhashini Paranagama

I gave this book 3 stars mainly because having read "The Silent Patient" before, it set a high bar for suspense and plot twists that "The Maidens" didn't quite match. Additionally, I noticed parallels in both stories involving the deceased influencing the crime, which dampened my excitement. Analyzing the characters, some felt redundant, possibly included to confuse readers, and I expected a more conclusive ending for characters like Henry. Despite these issues, I believe my rating might have been higher if I hadn't read "The Silent Patient" prior. Overall, it's a decent book.

I absolutely love mysterious crime novels, documentaries, and films. My satisfaction bar is pretty high because, more often than not, I can predict the endings. I read the book “The Silent Patient” in one go and I was truly mesmerized by the plot twists as I had no idea at all what was happening. However, I had a few theories when I was reading the book but NOOOO, this freaking book completely surprised me. The approach Alex took to the story shows how talented he is and I’m hooked to his books now. This is a MUST read!!!😀