The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

The Silver Linings Playbook

by Matthew Quick

The New York Times Bestseller, The Silver Linings Playbook has been adapted into an Academy Award-winning film starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro.

A heartbreaking but surprisingly funny novel by Matthew Quick.


Pat Peoples knows that life doesn't always go according to plan, but he's determined to get his back on track. After a stint in a psychiatric hospital, Pat is staying with his parents and trying to live according to his new philosophy: get fit, be nice and always look for the silver lining. Most importantly, Pat is determined to be reconciled with his wife Nikki.

Pat's parents just want to protect him so he can get back on his feet, but when Pat befriends the mysterious Tiffany, the secrets they've been keeping from him threaten to come out . . .

Reviewed by mary on

3 of 5 stars

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I didn't really know what to expect of this book. But I really loved Pat's narrative voice. He's observant and very straightforward, which made him very (unintentionally funny. I thought Tiffany was such a fun character and I found her story very engrossing.

Overall, this book had a lot of heart, honesty, and emotional high points in the store. Great, realistic characters as well which is incredibly important for me to enjoy a novel.

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