This is a historical mystery set in New York City, circa 1909. To me, the historical detail was really interesting but the plot was sometimes a little too far-fetched. That said, the solution was very unusual and I never would have guessed it. I am always wary of real historical figures cast as fictional characters, but Freud and Jung were strange enough that the author was able to use things they actually said and did make them sound like the wildest fiction. I recommend this for history buffs, mystery fans who are tired of formula novels, and anyone who liked The Alienist by Caleb Carr.

posted Jul 15, 2010 at 12:17AM

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