A review by johnnypump
The Alienist, by Caleb Carr
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Wow! What a ride! I really enjoyed it! I also have quite a few complaints! But overall, a good book! I was engaged!
Liked a lot of the characters but did feel they could’ve used more (Moore, haha!) oomph. They were undercooked. But this did itch the scratch I’ve had with regards to NYC and I miss that stupid place and it was wodnerfulky rendered here.
The attitudes toward child prostitution (even by our narrator) were a little unfortunate but I guess Carr was trying to stay in sync with the times but then I ask I wonder about Sara.
I’d maybe read the sequel. Definitely gonna watch the TV show one day. Though I DO appreciate and what was that whole thing with Mary that was bollocks! Ending felt a bit contrived as well. OMG also classic wacky lab tech duo — miss you Price and Zeller!!! I miss you Hannibal this guy could never.
Liked a lot of the characters but did feel they could’ve used more (Moore, haha!) oomph. They were undercooked. But this did itch the scratch I’ve had with regards to NYC and I miss that stupid place and it was wodnerfulky rendered here.
The attitudes toward child prostitution (even by our narrator) were a little unfortunate but I guess Carr was trying to stay in sync with the times but then I ask I wonder about Sara.
I’d maybe read the sequel. Definitely gonna watch the TV show one day. Though I DO appreciate
Spoiler
that no one got together romantically (ESPECIALLY SARA/MOORE)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence