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!

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.

awesome u shud watch the show

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 !

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

Beautifully written, a craftsman's delight but could have done with a editor's light fingered touch

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

Perfection

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.

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!