Silent Patient ( story wise writing)
Now that I have finished reading “ the silent patient”, I am very amazed by the ability of the author who truly made me shocked at the end of the story that he happens to call psychological detective story… people prefer calling this book a novel but I bet it doesn’t last too long after reading the book or coming to an end that was shockingly twisted. Spoiler - The therapist would be the last person to be suspicious of as he made it sound very normal and approached to every scene and detail as a therapist whose main job is to help people. BUT never mind, nothing is the way it seems like in this life, Turkish people say if everything was the way it seemed like then water from sea would appear blue in our hands. This is what I felt when seeing the truth, the kind of truth I wouldn’t be able to imagine if Theo, the therapist didn’t reveal if at the end of the story. Or should I say the beginning of an end ? Do stories truly end or what we call “ ending” is a beginning of a new chapter…. He approached and had written it in a way that made him sound look or even appear like a “ real therapist” who carry feelings of morality, depth, integrity and truly has compassion and eager to help people who are in trouble… like Alicia….. A person, a human being, an artist who was mentally sick as the members of Grove called…. She was a psycho in their interpretations…. But who knows what drew her to kill him? Who truly has enough empathy to try to understand what she went through to do such a thing rather than being as anyone else and calling her a “ bitch” how easy it must be to call someone that… when you don’t know anything except what police officers or investigators say… As people or human beings who immediately call someone “guilty” without giving it a try to understand or
From the very first chapter, the mystery grips you with its subtle tension set against the seemingly quiet backdrop of a small village. The introduction of Miss Marple is brilliant — her sharp intellect and uncanny ability to notice the smallest details make her a truly remarkable character.
What makes the book so compelling is that it’s not merely a story about a murder; it’s also a study of human nature and the secrets people conceal behind ordinary appearances. Christie shows that beneath the calm surface of village life lie hidden emotions, rivalries, and dark motives.
It’s both thought-provoking and entertaining — a classic whodunit that offers more than just suspense, but also sharp psychological insights. Definitely a must-read for anyone who appreciates refined detective fiction.
I read Empire of Flame and Thorns in English, so it felt only natural to share my thoughts in the same language. Writing this review in English just feels more honest and connected to the reading experience. ( Spoiler Alert!)
So ,fantasy has always been a genre that captures my interest especially when it includes an “enemies to lovers” dynamic. I can never pass up a story like that. Empire of Flame and Thorns caught my attention for that very reason. But as I turned the pages, I realized this book was not just about romance or the usual magic tropes it was much more than that.
The main character, Selena, doesn’t fit the typical “most powerful female lead” mold. She does have powers, but they’re limited. Especially in the earlier chapters, she sometimes fades into the background compared to the other characters. And that actually makes her feel more realistic and relatable. One thing that stood out to me from the beginning was that she never tried to use her power to manipulate others she just wants people to love her. That alone set her apart from many other “perfect” heroines. Selena feels more sincere, more human and that’s exactly why I found her so compelling.
Selena is forced to take part in a deadly competition filled with incredibly powerful opponents. At this point, the strongest Dragon Shifter, Darven, tries to stop her from joining the contest. At first, I thought he was doing it either because he was authoritarian or still holding a grudge over the drink incident. But as the story progressed, a different reason slowly became clear: Darven was afraid something terrible would happen to Selena. As the competition went on, the gray areas between the characters became increasingly obvious. For example, Alistair, who first appeared harsh and threatening, clearly
4/5 Stars (%74/100)
It was challenging at times but overall, I enjoyed it. First and foremost, I listened to this even though I originally read the first 1 or 2 chapters. I found the audiobook version satisfactory (especially the pronunciation of Chinese names was good). The book follows the story of Chen whose parents are killed in an accident regarding ball lightning. This is why he devotes his entire life to research and goes a long way. Knowing Liu Cixin, this was pretty wild and full of scientific explanations (which some might find difficult to understand). I especially liked the part about quantum physics, superposition and so on. The ending was interesting as well. Overall, it's a good book but I'm not sure it's a good point to start Liu Cixin. So, take this with a grain of salt.
1/5 Star (%9/100)
The introduction and first few chapters were okay in my opinion. However, as I progressed more, I got angry and bored more in parallel. I forced myself to finish the book and I got really close to abandoning it. Let me start with the good because there is not a lot of it. Wolynn suggests that most of the traumas we suffer might be inherited and gives some examples to support it. That's it, that is the only good thing I got out of the book.
First of all, as far as I've seen, Wolynn's main field of study is education, not psychology or counseling or anything similar. This makes me wonder if the stories or people he talks about are even real (according to him they are). There are almost no sources to support his claims other than some quotations from Jung or Freud. So, credibility becomes a serious problem in my opinion. Moreover, I found the "how to fix your relationships" parts absurd. In simple words, he suggests that if you have a bad relationship with your parents or other people, or if you are abused, it is your job to fix the "problem." Also, some other "fixes" are very funny as well. Let's say you are physically abused by someone. Here's a solution (from Wolynn, not me): Light a candle, write a letter etc. and forgive them. Uhm excuse me? There are many absurdities like this and I honestly struggled to read the entire book. I don't know how or why this book is translated into 25 languages and even got an award. Save yourself the trouble and don't read it.
- "Turkcheyi Türkçe Konuşarak mı Saklasak, Türkçeyi Turkche Konusharock mı Yasuck'la Suck?"
- "Seny Sevyyorum Türkçe!"
- "CHATer CHATer Konuş Türkiye, Kapak Olsun AB'ye!"
- "Batı Durmadan 'Yol Alıyor' Biz Daha 'Yol Arıyoruz'"
- "Youfka Yürekli, Diğerkam Türkler!"
- "I'm The Best, Alayına Rest!"
Günlük konuşmalarda, televizyon, radyo, gazete ve dergilerde, işyeri ve alışveriş merkezi isimlerinde kullanılan dili gördüğümde çoğunlukla şu cümleler çıkıyor ağzımdan: "Allah Allah, neler oluyor bu ülkede?" "Bu da nereden çıktı şimdi?" "Neresi burası?!" Aşağıdaki sözleri duyunca nasıl çıkmasın ki?
"Link'i tıkla, download yap bana mail at!"
"Tamam, ben hemen o e-maili reply ederim."
"Benim için bir favor yapar mısın?"
"Süper lig, bugün yapılacak maçla start alacak."
"Wow, çok fit görünüyorsun!"
"Off the record konuşuyorum, söylediklerimiz aramızda kalacak..."
"Şu enerji drinklerden varsa alalım bir tane, yoksa ice tea de olur."
Hangi dili konuşuyoruz biz? Türkçe mi, Türkilizce diye ucube bir dil mi? Bu durum Karşısında sormadan edemiyorum: "Alo Türkçe Neredesin?"
Kemal Atalay radyocu. Türkçeyle ilişkisi gazeteci ile televizyoncuya nispetle daha kapsamlı, demektir bu. Gazeteci için kelime dağarcığı, cümle yapısı ve imla önemli. Televizyoncunun imla derdi yok, ama telaffuz sınavı ve söylediği ile yüz ifadesi ve ses vurguları arasında uyum şartı var. Radyocuya gelince: imla ve noktalama işaretleri gibi, mimik ve jestler gibi destekleri yok. Onun imkânı, dilin ana malzemesi olan seslerle sınırlıdır. "Oxford İngilizcesi" "Comedie Française Fransızcası" yanında, bu sebepledir ki bana "T.R.T. Türkçesi" nitelemesi daha değerli gelir.
Kemal Atalay, eline sağlık!
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