The Alienist

by Caleb Carr | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0553572997 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Seferim of Columbia, Maryland USA on 9/10/2002
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5 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Seferim from Columbia, Maryland USA on Tuesday, September 10, 2002
I was anxiously awaiting this book, and it did not disappoint! I always enjoy a good crime story/mystery, and this one fit the bill. The historical aspects of New York in the 1890s were very well-researched. The action was nearly non-stop, and the characters were truly fascinating and deep. However, I felt that things were wrapped up rather quickly, and it was somewhat muddled in the very end. Overall, a wonderful read... I read the 594 pages in 3 days! Could not put it down.

Journal Entry 2 by Seferim from Columbia, Maryland USA on Thursday, April 10, 2003
Sending this one to MissQ in New Brunswick--Enjoy!

Journal Entry 3 by MissQ from Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada on Sunday, April 20, 2003
Got this in the mail a couple of days ago. Thanks Seferim! This is promised to cestmoi.

April 27: Passed this on to cestmoi.

Journal Entry 4 by wingcestmoiwing from Hamilton, Ontario Canada on Monday, April 28, 2003
Another book from my wishlist, procured thru MissQ's scheming :) Just kidding, I'm very appreciative!!! I'll journal again when I've read it.

Journal Entry 5 by wingcestmoiwing from Hamilton, Ontario Canada on Saturday, September 6, 2003
I've tried several times to "get into" this book but its just not holding my interest. I think I'm going to put it into the back of a bookshelf and forget about it for a bit. Maybe the next time I pick it up I'll be ready to read it.

I say that because it has all the elements that I should love..mystery, history, intrigue...I'm not sure what is preventing me from getting lost in the story - so I'm willing to try again sometime.

Thanks to Seferim and MissQ for setting this book up for me.

Journal Entry 6 by wingcestmoiwing at Green Room, 296 Brunswick in Toronto, Ontario Canada on Monday, October 13, 2003
Release planned for Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at The Green Room, 296 Brunswick in Toronto, Ontario Canada.

I wanted so much to enjoy this book - history and mystery and all the things I enjoy, but I just found it went on and on and on and on....and never seemed to say anything. I gave up about 1/3 of the way thru. I know lots of people have enjoyed it..so lets hope it finds its way to one at the meetup!

Journal Entry 7 by Angeiship from Oshawa, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Will Read as soons as I can.

Release planned for Monday, December 08, 2003 at Fellow Bookcrosser in Private Release Mail, British Columbia Canada.

Mailing to another bookcrosser.

Journal Entry 9 by roadnottaken from Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, December 16, 2003
This is a more-than-decent novel. If you like historical fiction, this will likely interest you. The author seems to have done his homework on this one as 19th century New York comes alive in the book. Available for release.

Released on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at Starbucks - Oak & 22nd in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.

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