Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This book was a very creepy and scary read. It is told through a series of blog posts years after event has taken place. I really enjoyed the book and the writing style but I felt like it was just too short. It was almost too rushed and I would have liked to have had a little more of a slow burn.

When I heard The Patient had been written in Reddit Thread style, I knew I had to read it. I’m a huge fan of the Let’s Not Meet subreddit and am so happy The Patient lived up to those creepy standards.

DeWitt was able to perfectly capture the eerie feelings that come with working in a psychiatric hospital. While it had some horror elements and presented them in a meta way, à la Scream, it still had a larger base in reality that gave the story credence. I loved that DeWitt went right into the action and still left you wanting more with little comments thrown in here or there. The story was a fresh take on a potential demonic possession. It even followed the traditional steps someone would take diagnosing one and getting an exorcism done as we do in the real world.

I did find some of the medical jargon a bit hard to work through at times. I did have to reread some passages to make sure I was getting the gist of the conversations happening. But it wasn’t a deal breaker for me. This story was unexpected yet everything I was hoping it would be. I will definitely be recommending this to friends and family.

The Patient is the perfect read-in-one-sitting thriller for your next day at the pool! This fast-paced book is best read in the daytime, or read at night if you dare. The story of the deadly patient, Joe, is a unique tale of horror told through one psychiatrist's posts to an online forum. Joe has been a patient at the mental hospital where Parker has just joined the medical staff since the 1970s. Joe's parents first brought him for an overnight observation for night terrors when he was a small child. No one has been able to help Joe, but everyone who has attempted to treat this puzzling patient has met a terrible end. Parker, a new doctor, determines that he will crack the case, but he may have met his match. Will he finally be able to reach Joe, or will he meet the same terrible fate as his colleagues? Read The Patient to find out! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the librarian preview copy!

"The Patient" written by Jasper DeWitt weaves a very frightening and tangled web. . Although this book is compared to "The Silent Patient" stellar story from last year --I think they have less in common than most books. "The Patient" is not a psychological thriller by any stretch. It is at times very thrilling but it should most definitely be characterized as a horror story. I loved that this book creeps me out. I found it scary pretty much as soon as it started--something is definitely off with Joe (the patient)..... way off. . The tale is told to us through online posts by Dr. Parker H. and I liked him and found myself caring for him very much by the end of the book. He may be a little arrogant and very naive (I wanted to throw my kindle at him at a certain point in the book)but he learns fairly quickly what is what after that.
I heartily recommend this book to anyone who likes a spine tingling story that will give you nightmares..

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review..

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️//REVIEW💊💉🚑
I’m not sure if it was because I started reading at night, or because I was all alone downstairs, or because I have always been a little afraid of the dark, but I can’t remember the last time I was this freaked out after reading a book.

Part psychological thriller and part horror, the story takes place in a state mental hospital where a new psychiatrist is determined to help an extremely challenging and dangerous patient who has been at the hospital for thirty some years. No other doctor has been able to treat the patient and most end up dead or insane.

The Patient by Jasper Dewitt is told in a series of posts to an online forum, which makes it so easy to devour. The ending was one I did not see coming!

This thriller will have you on the edge of your seat. Don’t be surprised if you start sleeping with the lights on😱

This was a very good book. It is told in the form of blog posts to a forum for medical professionals starting in March 2008. The author of the posts is a newly graduated psychiatrist, having graduated at the top of his class, he could literally take any job he wants in his field, and he instead applies for and is accepted to work for a state psychiatric hospital. He did this so he could remain close to his fiancée and to feel like he is helping to fix the people he encounters. One of the people he encounters soon after starting work is “Joe”, who has been a patient at the hospital for almost three decades. He thinks he can fix and Joe and asks to be given the opportunity. Each blog post heightens the suspense, I was reading as quickly as possible to find out what would happen next. The book is very well written, the author does a very good job of keeping the reader engaged. There is a supernatural bent to the story that was believable and the ending was satisfactory. Highly recommend. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

So first off, I almost didn't give this book a chance because it is being described as The Silent Patient meets Stephen King. I was one of the few who didn't like The Silent Patient last year because I didn't find it too "thrilling."

The Patient is definitely a horror/thriller, it just wasn't for me. The book is written in a blog/Reddit post type formula where the anonymous doctor, Parker, posts his encounter with a patient with no known diagnosis. The patient, Joe, has been in the facility for over 30 years. Parker soon learns that every person who has had contact with Joe has either been driven to madness or suicide. Parker is an ambitious first year doctor and decides he is going to be the one to finally diagnose Joe. His first encounter with Joe does not go as expected, and soon Parker is questioning everything he thought he knew.

The premise was definitely interesting and sounds like my kind of story, but I didn't care for the format the author chose to write this book. I felt like most of the book was telling instead of showing, so it was hard to immerse myself in the story. I never felt scared or freaked out while reading The Patient, and I was really disappointed by that.

I was honestly rolling my eyes at the reveal because there was not enough build up (this book is only 224 pages). I am normally a fan of shorter books, but this one needed more meat for me to buy in to the ending. I also had a hard time remembering which doctor was which because Parker refers to them by initials only, like "Dr. G-" or "Dr. A-" because he is preserving anonymity through his web posts.

This book will not be for everyone, but I would say give it a try if you are a horror fan. I was hoping for a more psychological thriller story, but this is 100% a horror novella. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

The Patient by Jasper DeWitt. Thanks to @netgalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the e-Arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When a young psychiatrist takes a job an an underfunded, state facility, he has high hopes and aspirations. These quickly are questioned when he starts working with Joe, a patient that has been isolated due to his violence and sadism.

My rating for this one went back and forth while I was reading it. It was a quick and very spooky read. If you want a really good scare, I’d advise reading it in one night, cuddled in your bed, past midnight. It’s a short enough story to do so, and creepy enough to have some fun with. At first I was a bit disappointed because it was so unrealistic, but it quickly overcame that feeling with the narrator’s take. The first person narration adds to the creepiness because it’s as if he’s talking directly to you. Overall, a scary and well-thought our story to be enjoyed with the lights on.

The Patient comes out 7/7.

4.5 rounded up to 5....Have you ever spent time reading creepy stories on Reddit or watching creepy YouTube videos? If that sounds like a way you have spent your Saturday nights (me) then do I have a book for you.

I was a huge fan of The Silent Patient, so I jumped at the opportunity to read what had been described as the next one. While this does take place at a mental institution and does revolve around a doctor/patient relationship, for me, the similarities end there.

Written as a series of posts in an online forum, this novel tells the tale of a psychiatrist and his patient, who has lived in the asylum for almost his whole life. The doctor is convinced that he is able to save this patient as everyone else before him as failed.

This one was awesome! I love short books, and this one has a little over 200 pages. It gets right into the story and then keeps you on the edge of your seat until you get to the chilling end. This story had me feeling unsettled and creeped out, and the last few words were perfect!

I would recommend this book to those looking for a spooky read, creepy pasta fans, and those who enjoy stories set in mental hospitals.

This one out on July 7! And I think many of uou thriller lovers will love this one too!

Thank you @netgalley @houghtonmifflinharcourt for this ARC.

I had very high hopes for this book. I love Books that include a mental health component to their mystery/thriller and was so excited to dive in. From the very beginning, I was hooked. I liked Parker as a character and felt engaged and committed to discovering what the secret was behind “Joe”. The book flowed well and I enjoyed the creative organization of Internet forum posts over regular chapters. However, the climax fell flat for me. It seemed predictable and lacked the “wow” moment for me. Despite that, I really enjoyed how the book was all tied together in the end and left me feeling satisfied with all my questions answered.

Synopsis: Parker H., a young psychiatrist, chronicles the harrowing account of his time working at a dreary mental hospital in New England. As Parker did on his first day at the hospital, of the facility’s most challenging, profoundly dangerous case—a forty-year-old man who has initially been admitted to the hospital at age six name Joe. Every person who has attempted to treat him has been driven to madness or suicide. Therefore he was placed in strict confinement with limited staff contact until, of course, Parker decided he wants to be involved.

First off, I thought this would be my usual psychological thriller, but boy, I was wrong. I devoured this book in just one sitting, covered with angst and inquisitive mind. The story was written in a blog-like form, making it very easy to follow. It made me feel like I was with Parker shadowing him and all. I was like wtf is wrong with this Joe guy, and I even started to put a few diagnoses of my own out of what I learned in a couple of psychology and behavioral science classes I took. I know I was crazy, but this book is 200 pages of deranged, gruesome, wth kind of story. From start to finish, I was holding my breath. I mean, I know I am a fraidy cat when it comes to horror stories, but for some reason, I am still drawn to it. This book made me want to question science even more. The writing is spot on. Characters are great. And the ending is excellent. I highly recommend it!

Okay, now I will definitely have to sleep with the lights on. This is an eerie, creepy story that takes place in an asylum told by a psychiatrist. It definitely had Stephen King vibes. If you’re looking for a quick read with horror and supernatural elements this is the book for you. Hated the animal cruelty part, but otherwise entertaining. Thank you NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for my ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced eARC in exchange for my honest review.

The story of a young, eager psychiatrist who goes to work in an asylum. Parker H. tells the story of his time working in a mental hospital in New England. Parker quickly learns of the most popular patient, a forty year old man who had been committed since the age of 6. After researching and finding out more about this patient, Parker is determined to see what exactly is going on with him. From reading his file, listening to tapes and discussing his case with others, Parker is convinced there is more to this case and can he be the one to save him or will he suffer the same fate as some of the others before him.

I found The Patient to be a very interesting, fast read. The writing style was easy to follow and kept you sucked in.

I give it ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ I would have given it 4 stars but the ending was a little too far out there for me but I would definitely recommend this book.

Absolutely outstanding. I cannot rate this book high enough. Never in a million years will you ever guess what is going on. Fantastic. Highly recommended xxx

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Engrossing. Intriguing. Captivating.

I went into this thinking it was more of a psychological thriller, but the more I read on the more it had the feel of a creepy horror story. I would compare The Patient as a cross between Stephen King and a modern day Twilight Zone.

Joe is a 40-year-old man who has been a patient in a mental asylum since he was six years old and is labeled “incurable” by doctors. Patients, doctors, and orderlies who have come into contact with Joe have either gone insane or committed suicide.

Meet Parker: a young, smart, overachieving psychologist who takes a job at a mental asylum and becomes determined to find a “cure” for the patient who every doctor who has come in contact with says is incurable.

Written as a series of online posts this novella tells the accounts of a psychiatrist and his patient. I could not put this down and walk away from Parker and Joe. The more I was creeped out by the tale that continued to unfold with each turn of the page the more I had to keep reading.

Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for the ARC which I received in exchange for my honest review. The Patient Who Nearly Drove Me Out of Medicine is a chilling fast-paced novel which will haunt readers long after the final page is turned. Let me start by saying that the format of this book is absolutely brilliant. The author presents it as though a friend of his who knows his penchant for horror, had forwarded him some entries from an online medical forum. These entries are written by a hotshot young psychiatrist Parker, who despite his Ivy League credentials accepts a job at a State run facility rather than a private institution.

Like most young people who are starting their career, Parker is looking to make his mark, Parker attempts to do so by tackling the asylum's most difficult case, a man without a diagnosis who has been languishing in his room since the early 1970's. The mysterious "Joe" has been institutionalized since he was six years old, and the doctors at the asylum have made no attempt to treat Joe for decades. Parker, who is troubled by his mother's experience in a psychiatric hospital is determined to reach this patient and to correctly diagnose and treat Joe. Despite being warned by the other members of staff that nothing good will come from interacting with Joe, Parker is steadfast in his dedication to unravel the mystery surrounding Joe.

What Parker discovers will shake the very foundation of his beliefs and will chill readers to their core! This is not a book for the faint of heart! I don't want to reveal too much as it will ruin the book but suffice it to say that Joe is not what he appears to be. This novel is relatively short and is a very quick read. I loved the gripping fast-paced format and Parker's journal entries were reminiscent of Bram Stoker's Dracula. You just know that this is going to end badly, and wow what an ending it is. While the storyline is wrapped up, the author certainly leaves room for future installments.

I noticed that the author thanks actor Ryan Reynolds in the acknowledgements section and my interest was piqued. I was delighted to learn that Reynold's has optioned the story for a movie!! This reader will certainly be tuning in and you should too! 5 stars!!!

I went into this book thinking it was a psychological thriller, but I must say I was surprised to find it to be a supernatural horror story. Though unique in plot and delivery, it was a book that I really didn’t care for. It definitely has the creep factor, but was just too over the top for me.

3.5 stars. This book is super creepy and a quick read. A new doctor takes a job at a mental hospital and becomes intrigued by a patient that has been labeled “incurable”. He makes it his mission to help and take on his case. But not long after treating him he starts to wonder who is insane and who is sane.

It must be said that this is a horror book. It has a lot of psychological thriller aspects but it would best fit horror fans. At only 225 pages I flew through this one and found it super entertaining and scary.

This was a really unusual but very gripping novel. The writing style is really unique and it really drew me in very quickly to the story. We have our main character who starts work at a psychiatric hospital and is fascinated about a patient that everyone seems to stay away from, one who has been there since a boy and is now an adult and one whom they cannot help or diagnose.

That's got to perk your interest right? Well, it did our character and it did me.

The way the author tells the story keeps you incredibly intrigued as to what the story is with this patient. Believe you me, you will guess at a lot of different things before the final reveal. I ended up kind of getting what it would be but towards the end some specific scenes just blew me out of the water. Very well done.

It's a solid novel that has dark elements to it that many readers will enjoy. I read this book over a few hours and was drawn in right from the first page. I loved the diverse characters in the book and THE PATIENT is someone you may, or may not want to get to know. I leave it up to you to decide. A solid read if you fancy something fresh and like a touch of the paranormal or darkly edged fiction. 4 solid stars from me.

The Patient follows Parker, a young psychiatrist whose first "real" job in the field is at a mental asylum somewhere in New England. Told in Reddit-style postings, Parker tells the Internet about his experience treating the mysterious "Joe", a man who has been a patient in the asylum for decades. Joe has never been given a formal diagnosis because his symptoms keep evolving.

This was definitely a fast-paced thriller, and each entry kept me wanting to read more. The supernatural elements were a little heavy-handed, and the writing was a bit simplistic. Overall, I definitely recommend The Patient if you're wanting a quick, fun summer read.