A review by deardamaris
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

2.0

I feel that, for the author, it's more about the chase for the killer than actually catching said killer. I love murder mysteries and the new show trailer looked cool, but this droned on for way too long. And as much as I love independent, feisty women characters, the one female character (besides the protagonist's grandmother and the maids) was ONLY that - a strong willed lady intent on becoming the first female officer. And as much as I'm on board with that notion, her character felt forced. I would of loved her to be more fleshed out, and I could of done without the potential love triangle drama.