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#Scarathlon Daily Photo Prompt Day 11 #Dark

Both this and the first book, The Alienist, have been on my TBR for a long time. I really enjoyed the TV adaptation, so I know to expect some dark themes!

#TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

Much like its predecessor, this installment in Carr‘s Kreizler series will mostly appeal to those who love crime AND historical fiction genres. It‘s dense; full-to-bursting with details of old New York geography, architecture , cultural factoids and real people cameos. It‘s also very dark. But if you love the idea of 600+ pages spent pondering the why of a serial killer while running around an immersive replica of 1897 NYC, this book is for you.

Though not as consistently fast paced as the first one and sometimes a less engrossing and immersive story, there were parts of this that I really enjoyed and, of course, it was nice to be back with these characters again. I wish there had been more of the character growth and “alienist science” that was present in the first one.

I liked this book. A lot. Where the first book is told from the perspective of John Schuyler Moore, this book is told from the perspective of a now grown Stevie Taggert. This book starts with a kidnapping being worked by Sarah Howard, who is now a PI who concentrates on helping women. This book is stunning in its navigation of sexism and the prosecution of crime in the late 19th century. Historical figures, such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton 👇🏻

Dr. Kreizler and his crew are back in action trying to solve the case of a kidnapped diplomat's daughter. They found a lot more than what they expected. This time the story is told by Stevie, Kreizler's young driver. That adds some flavor to the story. This one was just as good as The Alienist.

"There's likely some polished way of starting a story this, a clever bit of gaming that'd sucker people in surer than the best banco feeler in town."

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

#bluecover #tbrread #readnosedreindeer #wintergames @Clwojick @StayCurious

A bit long, but a solid 5 🌟

#silverbells #readnosedreindeer #wintergames #festivephotochallenge @Clwojick @StayCurious

Took much longer than it should have for me to finish this, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very interesting take on developing crime fighting methods and thoughts about women especially mothers as killers.

I finished ‘The Alienist‘ on Netflix last night, bummed there aren‘t more seasons. This morning I happened to come across this baby at the library book sale 👏
I wouldn‘t have known about this follow-up were it not for fellow littens.
(Thanks for the tip @KathyWheeler )
Looking forward to digging into this!!
#blameitonlitsy

So good. I can‘t wait for the next one in 2019 and I hope I can find an ARC. I love the history of forensic science mixed in with a psychological mystery. 4⭐️s

@DeborahSmall Look what I bought today after posting about The Alienist earlier lol!

Also, I'm enjoying Lesley's @Lel2403 book so much for #LMPBC I've bought a copy for myself.

& Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is for my personal social justice challenge for next year.

Had a rough few weeks but I did manage to finish this one. If you liked The Alienist, you‘ll love this one! Yes, it‘s longer and focuses more on the court proceedings of the early 20th century, but the story is even more twisted and we‘re reunited with all the characters of the first book. We get to know them better and are introduced to a few new ones who are just as endearing. I would‘ve read 600 more pages. Can‘t wait to get to the next one!

Book number 50 of my year. I just finished my last book it is currently 4:15am and since I still can‘t sleep I shall begin this thick and sexy book lol it‘s based in the early 1900s and as early as 1897 so I‘m going to put my corseted dress and my silk long gloves on and begin LMAO I‘m totally kidding but how crazy would that be 😂😂😂 😂

#ReadingResolutions Day 10: For #ThrillerThursday, I have the sequel to The Alienist, which apparently few people know about - so Dr. Laszlo is back here. Can‘t wait to read it - last two episodes of the Netflix series for moi, but I haven‘t cracked the books open yet. 😭😭😭😱📚

Started this. Can hardly wait to read what happens.

Just starting.

I think I may have liked this one a little bit more than The Alienist. The story is told from Stevie's perspective this time, which was great. I wish the series would have continued, I would love a book from Sara's perspective. The case this time focused on a murderous nanny & a political kidnapping. With the story of Stevie's first Love thrown in to boot.

In the follow up to #TheAlienist, Stevie recalls the story of the group's second major case that has character twists and turns galore, a serial killer, political scandal, courtroom drama, and tons of action. I liked this installment in the Dr Laszlo Kreizler series just as much as the first.

Can't sleep, think I'll get up before the rest of the house and read.

#thestruggle ... when your team makes the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, but the book you're reading is unputdownable 😬
#BuffaloBills #Buffalo

Weekend bookhaul. 😍 The whole stack for only 11 Euros. 😎

If you loved The Alienist - this is on sale today. I read it and recommend it 😀

This book is a sequel to "The Alienist." It is often hard for second books to live up to the first, and this one, while not quite as interesting in storyline, was well done. The plot does lag in some spots, but I was kept guessing as to how they would eventually resolve the conflict.

This description had me cracking up! So wrong, but so funny!

I finished a re-read of the The Alienist today. Imagine my surprise when I found out there was a second book with the same cast of characters! I'm starting this one tonight. Let's hope it lives up to its predecessor.

Not as good as "The Alienist" but that is still pretty damn good. If you are into historical fiction nothing should stop you from reading this.

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