A review by avareadsoccasionally
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Started slow, the world building and establishing the time period and setting was dull and packed into the beginning. However, the middle and end were really interesting and compelling. A good murder mystery read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Death, Murder, and Child death

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Racism, Rape, Stalking, Mental illness, and Pedophilia

Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Police brutality, Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, and Medical content