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A review by brocuspocus
The Alienist by Caleb Carr
adventurous
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
One of the most unevenly-paced books I've ever read. A good story, but bogged down by unnecessary exposition and large gaps in development.
Graphic: Police brutality, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Pedophilia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Murder, and Physical abuse