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The Alienist
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
New York, 1896: Reporter John Moore is summoned to the East River by his friend, psychiatrist Laszlo Kreizler, a brilliant pioneer in the new and much-maligned study of society's "alienated" mentally ill. At the river, Moore and Kreizler view the horribly mutilated body of a young male prostitute from one of Manhattan's infamous brothels. Supervised by the police commissioner, the newsman and his "alienist" mentor embark on a revolutionary attempt to identify the killer by assembling his psychological profile. Their dangerous quest takes them into the tortured past and twisted mind of a murderer who has killed before...and will kill again.
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- JGS
- 12-01-19
Gripping novel
Held my attention from start to finish. Fabulous read, amazing imaginative story. Much sympathy for characters.
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- Matt Bryant
- 17-06-18
Enjoyed the TV adaptation and loved the book
I really enjoyed the TV adaptation so I thought I'd give the book a go and wasn't disappointed. The book is different enough to the series to be interesting whilst giving a different take on some of the characters. The narrator did a good job of giving different characters voices and accents.
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- Nat M
- 06-11-19
Amazing
This book is very well written, it has some beautiful ways of expressing situation. It made me feel sad, happy and extremely interested in the story. I loved listening to every minute of it. Edward Herrmann read the book so well I am going to search for more of his work.
If you like a good murder mystery that involves elements of mental health this is a sure read. The only problem is it was over to soon.
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- Choch66
- 06-11-18
Awesome!!!
Detailed and dark
Having watched the series this gave a less personal feel than on TV, more focused on the more than the individuals.
Highly recommend
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- Lizzy
- 26-02-19
Awesome
This was an amazing story! Caleb Carr wrote a great story and the much missed Edward Herrmann was the best possible narrator.
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- Tania111
- 16-02-18
Brilliantly done!
An old fashioned detective mystery that is well written and engrossing. The story transports you straight back in time, giving a truly atmospheric feeling. I loved the characters who are well rounded. Can't wait to read the next one.
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- vicky ross
- 24-01-18
interesting read
excellent narration good book overall can't wait to watch the tv adaptation of story interesting characters and storyline
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- Ev
- 17-08-22
Interesting but gruesome
The story possesses many interesting details about the era in which it was set but it also contains many gruesome details. The listener should be prepared as the writer leaves very little to the imagination.
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- richard medway
- 16-08-21
Great book
Great book, well read, excellent atmosphere and music. would download others of the writer and narrator
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- McStick
- 15-07-20
Disappointing
I’m not sure why there is only an abridged version of this book when the full length version of the sequel is available. This version trims so much out it is impossible to get to know the characters properly and although the basic plot is there it all happens too fast and it’s hard to care. Please Audible - make a full length one!
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