A review by jcarsrud
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

challenging dark mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed this book and if you like dark mysteries, this one is for you! I was a little scared at the beginning, when there was gore, but it was just the right amount of gore for the story to be engaging the problem.