The Alienist Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Caleb Carr
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
735

The Alienist by Caleb Carr Book Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A TNT ORIGINAL SERIES • “A first-rate tale of crime and punishment that will keep readers guessing until the final pages.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Caleb Carr’s rich period thriller takes us back to the moment in history when the modern idea of the serial killer became available to us.”—The Detroit News

When The Alienist was first published in 1994, it was a major phenomenon, spending six months on the New York Times bestseller list, receiving critical acclaim, and selling millions of copies. This modern classic continues to be a touchstone of historical suspense fiction for readers everywhere.

The year is 1896. The city is New York. Newspaper reporter John Schuyler Moore is summoned by his friend Dr. Laszlo Kreizler—a psychologist, or “alienist”—to view the horribly mutilated body of an adolescent boy abandoned on the unfinished Williamsburg Bridge. From there the two embark on a revolutionary effort in criminology: creating a psychological profile of the perpetrator based on the details of his crimes. Their dangerous quest takes them into the tortured past and twisted mind of a murderer who will kill again before their hunt is over.

Fast-paced and riveting, infused with historical detail, The Alienist conjures up Gilded Age New York, with its tenements and mansions, corrupt cops and flamboyant gangsters, shining opera houses and seamy gin mills. It is an age in which questioning society’s belief that all killers are born, not made, could have unexpected and fatal consequences.

Praise for The Alienist

“[A] delicious premise . . . Its settings and characterizations are much more sophisticated than the run-of-the-mill thrillers that line the shelves in bookstores.”—The Washington Post Book World

“Mesmerizing.”—Detroit Free Press

“The method of the hunt and the disparate team of hunters lift the tale beyond the level of a good thriller—way beyond. . . . A remarkable combination of historical novel and psychological thriller.”—The Buffalo News

“Engrossing.”—Newsweek

“Gripping, atmospheric . . . intelligent and entertaining.”—USA Today

“A high-spirited, charged-up and unfailingly smart thriller.”—Los Angeles Times

“Keeps readers turning pages well past their bedtime.”—San Francisco Chronicle

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Book Name The Alienist
Genre Historical Mysteries
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Language English
E-Book Size 1.9 MB

The Alienist (Caleb Carr) Book Reviews 2024

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A bit too Sherlock'y. Beautifully written, a craftsman's delight but could have done with a editor's light fingered touch

Great. I read this for school, its a great book

As much a fascinating history of NYC, science, and law as a great murder mystery. I return to this book every few years because it offers one of the most evocative descriptions of the gilded age of New York as one can read. If you like Devil in the White City, this will make you happy.

Great Book. Constant action, dead on descriptions make it seem as though you are pet of the book. Grizzly to an extent, but all in all a great book

Excellent. One of the early books that started my interest in historical fiction. I read this many years ago and do not remember the details but I have only fond memories...EAF

Engulfs You…Brilliant!. I read this several years ago. Well written. A realistic view of New York City. This read will stick with you for years to come.

In love !. i had to read a book for psychology any book and the alienist crossed my mind, it’s insanely good! insanely interesting and it leaves you wanting to read more about it ! Caleb carr is super talented !

A Go-To book for me!. I've lost count how many times I've read this book. It's so well-written, great characters and Mr Carr has brought late 1800s New York to life. This is a page-turner I promise!

Phenomenal suspense!. The writer paints amazing pictures and you before you know it, you’re sucked into the story. It’s a very difficult book to put down! May read it again!

PAGE TURNER. Really enjoyed this read. It was hard to put down at times. I felt I was walking the actual streets of New York at the time. I was so intrigued I followed the action on a map-perhaps there should be a map at least resembling the time in the pages of the book. The treatment of mental illness seems still in its infancy-there is so much we have yet to learn about the human brain. I highly recommend this book.

Profiling infancy. The prose is superb, the plot fascinating, the characters well fleshed out. Roosevelt is an added bonus. The best historical mystery I’ve had the pleasure to read. Fascinating history of old New York gangsters and gangs. On to the next.

A masterpiece.. Perfection

The Alienist. This book was awesome. Definite thriller plus written in old NY which was great for reference.

yay. awesome u shud watch the show

GREAT. Will not be disappointed, give it a read.

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Summary of The Alienist by Caleb Carr

The The Alienist book written by Caleb Carr was published on 15 March 1994, Tuesday in the Historical Mysteries category. A total of 735 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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