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A review by itsjadenbaby
The Alienist by Caleb Carr
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked the use of an Alienist and a journalist as the protagonists of the story. It takes the story to a new place where a cop protagonist couldn’t go. I really enjoyed it, the audiobook is a solid narration.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Torture, and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Police brutality, and Cannibalism