Can you recommend some other best - selling mystery novels similar to 'The Alienist'?
Sure. 'In the Woods' by Tana French is a great one. It has a very engaging mystery set in Ireland. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is also similar in the sense of having a psychological aspect to the mystery. It's a classic that many mystery lovers enjoy. And then there's 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn, which has a dark and mysterious plot.
Well, 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty can be considered. It has a mystery element within the story of a group of women. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) is also a good mystery novel. It has a detective trying to solve a case. 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt is another. It has a group of students involved in a mystery that slowly unfolds in an academic setting.
One is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and a unique protagonist. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which is full of twists and turns. And 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is also very popular, with a mystery involving historical elements.
Can you recommend other crime novels similar to 'the alienist'?
Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is a great one. It has a similar focus on understanding the criminal mind. Another is 'Gone Girl', which has lots of twists and turns like 'the alienist'.
What makes 'The Alienist' stand out among best - selling mystery novels?
The historical setting. It's set in a very interesting period which adds depth to the mystery. Also, the characters are well - developed, especially the alienist himself.
Can you recommend some best selling mystery suspense novels?
Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a great one. It combines mystery, art history, and religious elements, which makes it extremely engaging. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the characters are complex and fascinating.
Can you recommend some latest best selling mystery novels?
The 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' series by Holly Jackson is also very popular. It follows a high - school student who decides to reopen a closed - case murder for a school project. The books are full of suspense, with well - developed characters and a complex mystery that unfolds throughout the series.
Can you recommend some current best selling mystery novels?
Another popular one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. This book is full of twists and turns. It's about a man whose wife disappears, and as the story unfolds, you start to question everything you thought you knew. The characters are complex and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Can you recommend some best selling female mystery novels?
Sure. 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty is a great one. It combines mystery with elements of domestic drama. The story follows a group of women in a coastal town and there are secrets and lies that gradually unfold, making it a page - turner.
Can you recommend some best selling fictional mystery novels?
Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great one. It has a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who is a brilliant hacker. The mystery involves a long - buried family secret and a series of murders. It's a dark and gritty mystery that has captured the attention of readers all over the world.
Can you recommend some best selling historical mystery novels?
Another great one is 'The Anatomist's Wife' by Anna Lee Huber. This novel features a female sleuth in the early 19th - century Scotland. It combines elements of historical romance and mystery, with a strong - willed protagonist who uses her intelligence to solve crimes while also dealing with the social constraints of the time.
Can you compare 'The Silent Patient' with other best - selling mystery novels?
The Silent Patient is different from many other best - selling mystery novels. For example, some mystery novels rely heavily on a large number of suspects and red herrings. In The Silent Patient, the mystery is more centered around a single event and the reaction of a few key characters. However, like some other great mystery novels, it has a great build - up of suspense that keeps readers hooked until the very end.
What makes 'the alienist' one of the best - selling crime novels?
The detailed and atmospheric setting. It takes readers back to a particular era, like 19th - century New York. The complex characters, especially the alienist himself, are really engaging. His methods of understanding criminals are unique and draw readers in.