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Summary and Analysis of The Alienist: Based on the Book by Caleb Carr
Summary and Analysis of The Alienist: Based on the Book by Caleb Carr
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Alienist tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Caleb Carr's book.
Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
This short summary and analysis of The Alienist includes:
In March of 1896, the mutilated body of a prostitute is found on the still-unfinished Williamsburg Bridge-the first discovery in what becomes a string of murders in Lower Manhattan.
In an unorthodox move, Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt enlists a team to track the deranged serial killer: reporter John Schuyler Moore, with his deep knowledge of New York's criminal underground; alienist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, a psychologist who specializes in psychopaths and criminals; and Sara Howard, a brave police department secretary.
The group embarks on a groundbreaking endeavor of criminology-building the killer's profile based on the gory details of the crimes to track him down and put a stop to his carnage.
An evocative literary thriller and New York Times bestseller, The Alienist is being developed for a television series-slated to premiere in late 2017.
The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
This short summary and analysis of The Alienist includes:
- Historical context
- Chapter-by-chapter overviews
- Profiles of the main characters
- Detailed timeline of key events
- Important quotes
- Fascinating trivia
- Glossary of terms
- Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work
In March of 1896, the mutilated body of a prostitute is found on the still-unfinished Williamsburg Bridge-the first discovery in what becomes a string of murders in Lower Manhattan.
In an unorthodox move, Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt enlists a team to track the deranged serial killer: reporter John Schuyler Moore, with his deep knowledge of New York's criminal underground; alienist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, a psychologist who specializes in psychopaths and criminals; and Sara Howard, a brave police department secretary.
The group embarks on a groundbreaking endeavor of criminology-building the killer's profile based on the gory details of the crimes to track him down and put a stop to his carnage.
An evocative literary thriller and New York Times bestseller, The Alienist is being developed for a television series-slated to premiere in late 2017.
The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
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