A review by kenarrie
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

dark informative mysterious slow-paced

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

4.25

Overall the story was interesting. I think there are parts that were more wordy than they needed to be. I stuck with it with hopes the ending would be the pay off. But it felt anti-climatic. I did learn a lot and thought it was an interesting plot, forensic psychology before there was forensic psychology!