Erik's review
The Alienist
by Caleb Carr
Erik's review
The Alienist by Caleb Carr
Erik's review
rating:
Very suspensful, page turner, fast read, fun characters.
The second book The angel of darkness is very different but just as good. I will put it in my review separately.
This book is based in New York City at the turn of the centuary. Six main characters try to capture the first known serial killer. It is fast pace, and makes you wonder what parts are real or fictonal. (real names are used in the book).
The author has created two books with these six characters and wrote in a way I have never experienced before. Each book is interpreted a different character. The first book the character John Moore, a journalist. The second book is interpreted by a young apprentice of Dr.Kreizler named Stevie. Another fast pace thriller.
When different characters interpret the story, you get a different perspective of the characters in each book,, it is genius. For example Mr. Moore in the firt book interprets, you get to read his mind and thought about the other characters. The...more
The second book The angel of darkness is very different but just as good. I will put it in my review separately.
This book is based in New York City at the turn of the centuary. Six main characters try to capture the first known serial killer. It is fast pace, and makes you wonder what parts are real or fictonal. (real names are used in the book).
The author has created two books with these six characters and wrote in a way I have never experienced before. Each book is interpreted a different character. The first book the character John Moore, a journalist. The second book is interpreted by a young apprentice of Dr.Kreizler named Stevie. Another fast pace thriller.
When different characters interpret the story, you get a different perspective of the characters in each book,, it is genius. For example Mr. Moore in the firt book interprets, you get to read his mind and thought about the other characters. The...more
