The Alienist

The Alienist by Caleb Carr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Caleb Carr has New York City in his DNA, even when it comes to a time he didn't live in. I felt transported to 1890s New York City and could feel the pulse of the city, complete with all of its many flaws. The Alienist brings together a uniquely talented group of people successful in their careers who also bring their own personal baggage. It's set in a time period when America is changing rapidly and we see evidence of this in Dr. Kreizler's career as an alienist, Sara Howard's fight to get ahead in a man's world, the Isaac Brothers forays into cutting edge forensics. This is a must-read novel.



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