The Alienist
By: Caleb Carr
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
Abridged Audiobook
Release date: 06-12-00
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
4 out of 5 stars 4.0 (241 ratings)

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Publisher's 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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4 out of 5 stars
By Michael on 08-31-12

Great listen. Unfortunately it is abridged.

I really enjoyed the book. I really wish that it was not abridged. The story was too condensed for me. I wanted to luxuriate in the prose.

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13 of 13 people found this review helpful

4 out of 5 stars
By Harvey on 12-05-12

Good as far as it went

Would you listen to The Alienist again? Why?

No. A good enough story, but not sufficient for a second listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Obviously the heroine.

What about Edward Herrmann’s performance did you like?

Yes, well done

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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5 out of 5 stars
By vicky ross on 01-24-18

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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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

5 out of 5 stars
By Tania111 on 02-16-18

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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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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2 out of 5 stars
By Aileen on 04-11-15

Abridged?!? Dammit!

Why oh why didn't i see this was abridged? I HATE abridged books. They are so cobbled together and hopelessly unsatisfying. So annoyed with myself. Who on earth actually prefers an abridged book to a real book, anyway???

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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