The Alienist by Caleb Carr

534 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
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THE GREATEST HISTORICAL THRILLER OF ALL TIME.New York City, 1896. As the century dies, a dark star is born - a killer who preys on the city’s adolescent prostitutes. With the public quaking in fear, Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt must turn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,993 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 87%
tense 59%
adventurous 47%
challenging 23%
informative 18%
sad 16%
emotional 15%
reflective 10%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
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%

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