A review by srm
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Fascinating period mystery. I love the characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Murder

Moderate: Death, Cannibalism, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Violence

Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Sexism, and Torture