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Title: Is this the same writer who penned 'The Alientist'?
Review: I bought Caleb Carr's "The Devil Soldier" because I was interested in what his writing was like before he wrote The Alienist (which I thought was great). What a disappointment. The writing isn't nearly as descriptive or exciting as that in The Alienist or The Angel of Darkness. I understand that this is historical non-fiction, but I've read textbooks that were far more exciting. I guess I should be grateful for whatever turned Carr's writing around, whether it be his editor or whether he was able to make the changes on his own. Whatever the reason, it's a good thing his style did change. To sum it up, The Alienist is one of my favorite books of the last few years, and The Devil Soldier is definitely one of the most forgettable that I've read. Don't waste your time.
