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614 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751512175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books
Publication date: 15 December 1994
Description
When The Alienist was first published in 1994, it was a major phenomenon, spending six months on the New York Times bestseller list, receiving critical acclaim, and selling millions of copies. This modern classic continues to be a touchstone of hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,990 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 59%
adventurous 47%
challenging 23%
informative 18%
sad 16%
emotional 15%
reflective 10%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 44% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Pedophilia, Sexual violence, HomophobiaMinor
Cannibalism
614 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751512175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books
Publication date: 15 December 1994
Description
When The Alienist was first published in 1994, it was a major phenomenon, spending six months on the New York Times bestseller list, receiving critical acclaim, and selling millions of copies. This modern classic continues to be a touchstone of hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,990 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 59%
adventurous 47%
challenging 23%
informative 18%
sad 16%
emotional 15%
reflective 10%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 44% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Pedophilia, Sexual violence, HomophobiaMinor
Cannibalism