Product ReviewsThe Alienist Ser.: The Alienist : A Novel by Caleb Carr (2006, Trade Paperback)

Ahead of it's time

I was so tickled to grab this copy of The Alienist..

I read this back in 1996 when I was on bedrest.. picked up the copy in a little hunting supplies/used children items/junk store in Madisonville, Tennessee. I started reading and was blown away. Now, every one is using a gritty historical background to tell a dark serial killer tale, but Caleb Carr is not every one. He's an exceptionally fine writer with a strong background in military/historical research.
The story of a serial killer in 1896 New York (America's Golden Age) killing young male prostitutes is compelling, with the principal characters of Dr. Kreizler and his cohorts creating the very forensic science we all know is fascinating. The focus on the theory of criminal forensics before we even knew what that was creates a riveting tale of good versus evil.
It is one of the few books I loan out to anyone I can, and to date, the book has never come back to me. This copy I just purchased will be my copy.Read full review...

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The Alienist

A compelling and must read story. I read this several years ago and
am reading again. It's that good. Author draws you in immediately.

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I love this book

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Exactly as described, nice book

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Interesting read.

Great story that kept wanting me to read further.

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Worth reading.

Dark, well written story.

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The Alienist.

Five stars. Detailed. Intense. Hard to put down.

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Great condition

Great condition.