The Alienist
Registered by over-the-moon of Lausanne, Vaud Switzerland on 5/19/2018
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
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A book I've heard of many times but never investigated what it was about. Found it in the Valentin bookbox and picked it up to satisfy my curiosity.
One thing I learned from this book is that Roosevelt had a son called Kermit.
A well-researched, atmospheric thriller set in 19th-century New York, which I found quite slow-going; it is all very theoretical and ponderous, and there's something lacking - suspense, and a proper confrontation with the murderer. And the characters are all quite flat.
I did not see the TV series, not sure if I want to.
A few typos, notably a wrong word split, Beec-ham several times, and on p. 560: ... "he continued to suffer under the yolk of evening clothes" (!)
A well-researched, atmospheric thriller set in 19th-century New York, which I found quite slow-going; it is all very theoretical and ponderous, and there's something lacking - suspense, and a proper confrontation with the murderer. And the characters are all quite flat.
I did not see the TV series, not sure if I want to.
A few typos, notably a wrong word split, Beec-ham several times, and on p. 560: ... "he continued to suffer under the yolk of evening clothes" (!)
Journal Entry 3 by over-the-moon at Boîte à livres - Église du Valentin in Lausanne, Vaud Switzerland on Saturday, June 23, 2018
Released 5 yrs ago (6/23/2018 UTC) at Boîte à livres - Église du Valentin in Lausanne, Vaud Switzerland
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The original idea behind bookcrossing was to track books left “in the wild”, for someone to find. Over the years it has developed into a worldwide community of friendly and generous readers who love to swap, share or give away their books.
So – read, review, release, and track!
You can remain anonymous, or find yourself a good nickname and join in. There are several active forums (in many languages) where you can find the answer to all your questions.
I hope you feel at home here and that you enjoy reading and then sharing this book!
Note for booklovers in Lausanne and region: we meet up on the first Tuesday of the month in Vapiano (in the secluded part between the desk and the door giving on to Petit-Chêne), from 18:00. Come and join us for book-swapping and friendly discussions!