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Dell (1990), 480 pages
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Fiction. Horror. Mystery. Thriller. HTML:A quiet summer night...a neat suburban house...and another innocent, happy family is shattered ?? the latest victims of a grisly series of hideous sacrificial killings that no one understands, and no one can stop. Nobody lives to tell of the unimaginable carnage. Only the blood-stained walls bear witness. All hope rests on Special Agent Will Graham, who must peer inside the killer's tortured soul to understand his rage, to anticipate and prevent his next vicious crime. Desperate for help, Graham finds himself locked in a deadly alliance with the brilliant Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the infamous mass murderer who Graham put in prison years ago. As the imprisoned Lecter tightens the reins of revenge, Graham's feverish pursuit of the Red Dragon draws him inside the warped mind of a psychopath, into an unforgettable world of demonic ritual and violence, beyond the limits of human terr… (more)
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But I have to acknowledge my gut response to Mr. Harris's thriller. It hits us in our outrage, and titillates the part of us all that would like to get rid of evil with a gun.
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LibraryThing member rsplenda477
I finally broke down and decided to read my very first series. I couldn't think of a better one to start with than Hannibal Lecter. Retired FBI profiler, Will Graham, is asked by his former boss, Jack Crawford, to take a look at two separate but similar murder cases. Graham is hooked after taking a
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look and decides to stay on to help the FBI nail down the "Tooth Fairy" serial killer. Graham needs help profiling the killer from another convicted serial killer, Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter, who is also the reason for Graham's retirement. What enfolds is a frightening tale of psychological suspense that is a fitting beginning to the Lecter series. Onto The Silence of the Lambs! Show Less
LibraryThing member ChelleBearss
Wow. I had watched the movie before but reading this book was a whole different monster. What a very disturbing read, but entirely enjoyable. What a good book to end August on!
Will Graham is a semi-retired agent who gets guilted back to work to help catch the a monster who is killing entire
Will Graham is a semi-retired agent who gets guilted back to work to help catch the a monster who is killing entire
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families. Graham draws the reader into his mind and shows that he can actually think like the killer. "The Dragon" is a disturbed man who grew up surrounded by pain and cruelty and it's no surprise he turned out rotten. And Dr Lector is entirely different creature that is terrifying and fascinating at the same time. Show Less
LibraryThing member melydia
Will Graham is good at catching serial killers, but the stress forces him into early retirement from government service - until a new one emerges, killing entire families at a time. In some ways this is your standard thriller, with the cops racing to catch the bad guy before he kills again, but the
For all the advertisement on the cover about this being the first Hannibal Lecter book, he's barely in it at all. It's not too surprising that the "ask a serial killer for help catching a serial killer" bit was reused to greater effect in The Silence of the Lambs. In fact, it would probably be helpful to read that one first in order to understand all the hullabaloo about that character in the first place - you certainly don't get much of a taste (ha!) of it here.
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killer himself has an interesting and somewhat tragic backstory. Even more fascinating to me was watching the crime solving done with early pre-DNA technology. It's a similar appeal to the Sherlock Holmes stories, solving mysteries without fingerprinting. Of course, these were all written with the then-latest technology in mind, but that adds an extra layer of interest to me as the years go by. I suppose if you're only interested in the latest and greatest, this could come across as slightly dated. All the same, I really enjoyed it, even if The Silence of the Lambs was, in my humble opinion, a lot better.For all the advertisement on the cover about this being the first Hannibal Lecter book, he's barely in it at all. It's not too surprising that the "ask a serial killer for help catching a serial killer" bit was reused to greater effect in The Silence of the Lambs. In fact, it would probably be helpful to read that one first in order to understand all the hullabaloo about that character in the first place - you certainly don't get much of a taste (ha!) of it here.
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LibraryThing member ecataldi
It's been a few years since my last re-read and I was definitely due. The Hannibal Lector trilogy is literally one of my all time favorite series and it ALWAYS holds up. It's still just as amazing as the first time I read it. Thomas Harris is wonderful at getting in the minds of serial killers and
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making a wonderfully complex game of cat and mouse. Will Graham hasn't worked for the FBI in years. Not since he was almost fatally stabbed by Hannibal Lector, a sociopath who ate his victims. Will has a special skill set, one that has helped in track down more than a few serial killers, but all he want's is a break. Special Agent Jack Crawford won't let that happen though. There's a terrifying serial killer nicknamed the toothfairy and he's already killed two families. They need Will's insight to find and stop this madman before he kills his third family. And Will isn't sure he can do it on his own, he may need consult Hannibal to help get to the bottom of what is making the toothfairy tick. Dark, demented, and impossible to put down; this is always a must read!! Show Less
LibraryThing member PaperbackPirate
This book is the prequel to The Silence of the Lambs, but alas, it is not the story of Hannibal Lecter as I thought it would be. However, he does have a small role in the story. Mostly it's about the detective who captured Dr. Lecter, and his plight as he tries to figure out who the Red Dragon is
If you like a gruesome mystery, I highly recommend it.
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and how he chooses the families he's going to slay.If you like a gruesome mystery, I highly recommend it.
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LibraryThing member eyrehead247
This was a GREAT story! I think I liked this more than the movie. I loved the backstory of Francis and finding out why he was the monster that he was.
LibraryThing member Move_and_Merge
A William Blake painting fuels a killing spree and Dr. Lecter makes his debut. You could choose far worse books to curl up with for some trashy reading time. Surprisingly well written, with decently woven themes inspired by Blake's "Songs of Innocence and Experience."
LibraryThing member Djupstrom
Red Dragon is a first-rate suspense thriller! I could not put the book down...literally...I read it in one sitting. What a great new voice in the psychological thriller!!
LibraryThing member meggyweg
I actually liked this better than Thomas Harris's other Hannibal Lecter books -- though Silence of the Lambs was excellent also. I really got a sympathetic feeling for both Francis Dolarhyde and Will Graham. Oh, and the movie was good too.
LibraryThing member tororojo
At the time of this book's publication (and even when the movie Manhunter) was released, the gruesomeness of the crimes depicted were shocking and extreme. Unfortunately, since then, real killers such as Dahmer and BTK make this novel's killer seem less terrible than at the time.
However, the book
However, the book
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still stands the test of time well. Harris is building up to Silence of the Lambs, which is certainly one of the best novels of its genre. Lecter's character is introduced, and it's a good opening volume in the arc. Show Less
LibraryThing member pahoota
The book started off outstandingly. Rarely do I find a book that I cannot put down and this was one. Unfortunately I found the ending illogical and straight out of a Z-grade slasher film. I felt as if Harris submitted a great draft and his editor kicked it back, telling him to slap on an ending
Overall, I would recommend Red Dragon; it really is a great Howcatchum story and perhaps others will enjoy the ending more than I did.
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that would make it more appealing to Hollywood Studios. I'm not saying that happened, just an impression. Ironic hw another review said the "Manhunter " movie had a better ending... now I'm fascinated to see that flick!Overall, I would recommend Red Dragon; it really is a great Howcatchum story and perhaps others will enjoy the ending more than I did.
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LibraryThing member schatzi
** spoiler alert **
I've loved the movie version for years, so I finally decided to read the book.
The book is somewhat different from the movie. I think that Dolarhyde is more sympathetic in the book at times, but at times he's less sympathetic too. There's a lot more detail about his past, and I
The biggest change for me was Will. I still enjoy his character, but I feel a lot sorrier for him in the book. The downfall of his marriage is particularly sad, but ultimately more realistic than the rather "feel good" ending of the movie. It makes sense that he and his wife would drift apart because of his work and her return to Oregon. Dolarhyde's disfiguring of Will's face also seems more realistic to me. Will's psychology moves in the movie just didn't seem like they'd work.
Overall, I think that I like the movie slightly more, just because I'm shallow and love the actors playing the roles.
I've loved the movie version for years, so I finally decided to read the book.
The book is somewhat different from the movie. I think that Dolarhyde is more sympathetic in the book at times, but at times he's less sympathetic too. There's a lot more detail about his past, and I
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find myself pitying him more than I did in the movie. However, his interactions with Reba were rather creepy in the book. She knows exactly who he is when he's about to kill her, which is different from the movie. She also tries to escape in the book (good for her), but is quickly tracked down by Dolarhyde.The biggest change for me was Will. I still enjoy his character, but I feel a lot sorrier for him in the book. The downfall of his marriage is particularly sad, but ultimately more realistic than the rather "feel good" ending of the movie. It makes sense that he and his wife would drift apart because of his work and her return to Oregon. Dolarhyde's disfiguring of Will's face also seems more realistic to me. Will's psychology moves in the movie just didn't seem like they'd work.
Overall, I think that I like the movie slightly more, just because I'm shallow and love the actors playing the roles.
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LibraryThing member KLmesoftly
This book is marginally better than Harris' Silence of the Lambs, but only just. This is an author who writes prose like he's formulating a screenplay--which just doesn't work out in a medium like the novel. I couldn't become attached to any of his characters, and it was a struggle towards the end,
Skip Harris' novels. The movies are great, but he's just not cut out to write prose.
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forcing myself to slog through chapters just so I could cross the book off my list. Skip Harris' novels. The movies are great, but he's just not cut out to write prose.
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LibraryThing member Woodcat
In my opinion his best book. I read this long before Silence came out, a lucky find off the shelves in The Barbican library. Thought it was terrific. Read bits out to my partner in bed who was equally enthralled. One of my top ten favourite books of all time.
LibraryThing member coloradogirl14
This one was a reread for me, so I already knew going in that I would like this book. It's billed as the first book in the Hannibal Lecter series, but in my opinion, that's just a promotional gimmick as Hannibal only appears as a minor secondary character in this story. If you���re looking
But anyway, on to Red Dragon. The story focuses on Will Graham, a former FBI agent, who is called back into action by Jack Crawford, head of the Behavioral Science division. The FBI is on the hunt for a serial killer who has murdered two families in the last month and who has left next to no clues at the crime scene. Graham is the perfect for his job, as he has an uncanny ability to place himself inside the mind of a serial killer and learn how the killer thinks. Of course, this ability also comes with its risks, and so Graham reluctantly takes on the risks.
Graham was the agent responsible for capturing Lecter several years ago, so he has a very strong and nightmarish connection to the man. Following the wisdom of the phrase ���It takes one to know one,��� Graham speaks with Lecter in the hopes that he will offer insight into the behavior of this new serial killer who has begun calling himself the Red Dragon. And now Graham and the FBI are working against the clock to capture the Dragon before he strikes again.
Since this is a suspense/thriller novel (instead of a straight-up mystery), the reader knows the identity of the Dragon long before the FBI, but there���s still plenty of suspense packed into this story. The Dragon (otherwise known as Francis Dolarhyde) is a terrifying killer, on par with Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs, and more than makes up for Hannibal���s limited presence in this story. Dolarhyde is a somewhat tragic villain, and his humanity makes him all the more frightening.
This is a very gritty book, but the psychology of each of the characters is extraordinarily well developed ��� so much so that in some places, I nearly forgot that what I was reading was fictional. Harris occasionally lapses into annoying stylistic quirks (for example, he occasionally and unexplainably switches from past tense to present tense, sometimes in the same sentence), but overall, this is a very tense and realistic thriller.
High levels of violence and language, so be wary when recommending to an unknown reader.
Readalikes: Obviously, Silence of the Lambs, which is Thomas Harris���s magnum opus. Hannibal Lecter becomes a fantastic main character in this story, and the terror is even more all-encompassing than in Red Dragon. If you liked the movie, you���re almost guaranteed to like the book ��� the movie is a very faithful adaptation.
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane. I seem to be making connections between the books I���ve recently read���not sure if that���s because I only tend to read a particular type of book, or because the books are fresh in my mind or both. Anyway, Mystic River is another gritty crime thriller, although not as much of a sensational serial killer novel as Red Dragon. However, all of the characters are so well-rounded and so complete psychologically that you feel as if you���re reading about actual people. Dennis Lehane���s writing is just as engrossing and complex as Thomas Harris���s.
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for a story where Hannibal Lecter comes into his own, I highly recommend reading Silence of the Lambs.But anyway, on to Red Dragon. The story focuses on Will Graham, a former FBI agent, who is called back into action by Jack Crawford, head of the Behavioral Science division. The FBI is on the hunt for a serial killer who has murdered two families in the last month and who has left next to no clues at the crime scene. Graham is the perfect for his job, as he has an uncanny ability to place himself inside the mind of a serial killer and learn how the killer thinks. Of course, this ability also comes with its risks, and so Graham reluctantly takes on the risks.
Graham was the agent responsible for capturing Lecter several years ago, so he has a very strong and nightmarish connection to the man. Following the wisdom of the phrase ���It takes one to know one,��� Graham speaks with Lecter in the hopes that he will offer insight into the behavior of this new serial killer who has begun calling himself the Red Dragon. And now Graham and the FBI are working against the clock to capture the Dragon before he strikes again.
Since this is a suspense/thriller novel (instead of a straight-up mystery), the reader knows the identity of the Dragon long before the FBI, but there���s still plenty of suspense packed into this story. The Dragon (otherwise known as Francis Dolarhyde) is a terrifying killer, on par with Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs, and more than makes up for Hannibal���s limited presence in this story. Dolarhyde is a somewhat tragic villain, and his humanity makes him all the more frightening.
This is a very gritty book, but the psychology of each of the characters is extraordinarily well developed ��� so much so that in some places, I nearly forgot that what I was reading was fictional. Harris occasionally lapses into annoying stylistic quirks (for example, he occasionally and unexplainably switches from past tense to present tense, sometimes in the same sentence), but overall, this is a very tense and realistic thriller.
High levels of violence and language, so be wary when recommending to an unknown reader.
Readalikes: Obviously, Silence of the Lambs, which is Thomas Harris���s magnum opus. Hannibal Lecter becomes a fantastic main character in this story, and the terror is even more all-encompassing than in Red Dragon. If you liked the movie, you���re almost guaranteed to like the book ��� the movie is a very faithful adaptation.
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane. I seem to be making connections between the books I���ve recently read���not sure if that���s because I only tend to read a particular type of book, or because the books are fresh in my mind or both. Anyway, Mystic River is another gritty crime thriller, although not as much of a sensational serial killer novel as Red Dragon. However, all of the characters are so well-rounded and so complete psychologically that you feel as if you���re reading about actual people. Dennis Lehane���s writing is just as engrossing and complex as Thomas Harris���s.
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LibraryThing member Barb_H
Excellently written. Very compelling page turner. Very dramatic and exciting. I will definitely be reading the next book of the series. It wasn't even as gory and violent as I had anticipated. It did cause me to lose some sleep though, but that was just because it was hard to stop reading it.
LibraryThing member fothpaul
Gosh! I read this in about a week, which is quite quick for me at the moment. Kept going through phases where I couldn't put it down at night. This led to some late nights. Very enjoyable read with an engaging story. I didn't find it too frightening although some bits were a bit disturbing. Enjoyed
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the characters of Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter as well as the back story of the Red Dragon/Tooth Fairy. Will probably read some more of Harris based on this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member bookwormteri
This book gave me nightmares. However, it is very hard to put it down. I think that the beauty of Harris' novel is that I really felt compassion for Dolarhyde in this book. He didn't become a monster on his own; his horrible childhood and the people involved in his childhood could take most of the
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blame. Even in my nightmares I had such empathy for this man. Show Less
LibraryThing member jmchshannon
Touted as the introduction of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Thomas Harris’ Red Dragon is really one detective’s search for a new serial killer. Will Graham retired from the FBI to focus on his new wife and stepson, but when a mysterious serial killer strikes again, the FBI has no choice but to call back
It has all the stereotypical elements that one would expect in such a novel. Graham is the disgruntled, depressed retired FBI agent who is called back into action as the only man who can help the Feds solve the mystery and catch the killer. Graham has a mystical ability to intuit answers to his questions, making him a legend among the Feds. The Dragon is an unassuming, quiet man – the kind the neighbors would never suspect – with all sorts of psychological Mommy issues, each presented to show the reader just how an innocent child can turn into a serial killer. There is even a plot twist that is meant to surprise readers into thinking it is all over. In reality, there are just one too many overdone plot elements to create a story that is as predictable as it is flat.
The problem with such novels is that a reader can see the potential and struggles to reconcile the “if only” with the actuality of the story. Mr. Harris provides enough hints at Graham’s backstory to intrigue readers and to create the potential for depth of character, but he fails to go farther than those hints. A reader is frustrated with the idea that there is more to Will Graham than the book will ever express, and his entire character suffers from that lack of exploration. Similarly, Francis Dolarhyde’s past is tragic and, if explored in enough detail, could really make this sinister character much more sympathetic and therefore interesting. Instead, the details give just enough background for a reader to understand the psychological trauma to which Dolarhyde is exposed as a child but goes no further. In fact, his current mental state is never completely explored either, something that is particularly lacking given his anguish over Rita’s fate. All of these “what if” scenarios that a reader can so easily see do nothing but weaken an already frail storyline because they allow the reader to focus on the unfulfilled potential rather than on the story at hand.
Fans of Dr. Hannibal Lecter will be disappointed at his lack of participation in the story. While it may be his introduction, Lecter is nothing more than a minor side character. He is supposed to provide similar support to Graham as he does to Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs, but in Red Dragon his contribution is even less involved. His crimes are never fully discussed, and his participation in the manhunt is limited to letters. Lecter remains nothing but a sinister but fairly ineffective figure in the background. It is a disappointment that Harris felt the need to use the Lecter name to entice readers to select the book and then make such a famous villain so conspicuously absent from the overarching story.
Alan Sklar has a tremendous voice but one that is not necessarily conducive to a pleasant audiobook experience. His voice is too deep and gravelly to even begin to mimic female voices, so his come across as strained and slightly condescending. His distinction between male characters leaves a lot to be desired too since his very slight tonal modulations and pronunciations are too subtle to allow a reader to easily distinguish among them. His booming basso truly fits the vocalization of the Dragon though, which was a great counterpoint to the overall meekness and sycophancy of Francis. Unfortunately, a listener’s lack of enjoyment of the audiobook is as much the fault of the narrator as it is the fault of this mediocre story. Mr. Sklar works decently within the confines he was given. Some of that which is lacking is due to his performance, but a large majority of it is the ineffectiveness of the author’s own words.
Red Dragon is a fairly poor example of a horror story. There is gore but it is rather subdued and exists as nothing but vague post-mortem descriptions. The story itself is predictable and anti-climactic. Character development is negligible as well. A reader does not get the chance to explore the psychopathy of the Dragon, and Will Graham’s seemingly psychic ability to hunt down killers is never fully explored. The entire story is very superficial and without a strong level of tension to maintain a reader’s interest. Those expecting to learn more about Hannibal Lecter will be disappointed at how little he appears throughout the novel. The entire story is disappointing for its lack of mystery and suspense. There are more suspenseful and better written horror mysteries out there to warrant keeping Red Dragon on a TBR pile.
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their best agent. Graham then uses his skills as an investigator and the power of the US government and their expertise at forensic evidence to track down this unknown foe. With very little in the way of clues, Graham knows it is just a matter of time before the Dragon strikes again. Can he do it?It has all the stereotypical elements that one would expect in such a novel. Graham is the disgruntled, depressed retired FBI agent who is called back into action as the only man who can help the Feds solve the mystery and catch the killer. Graham has a mystical ability to intuit answers to his questions, making him a legend among the Feds. The Dragon is an unassuming, quiet man – the kind the neighbors would never suspect – with all sorts of psychological Mommy issues, each presented to show the reader just how an innocent child can turn into a serial killer. There is even a plot twist that is meant to surprise readers into thinking it is all over. In reality, there are just one too many overdone plot elements to create a story that is as predictable as it is flat.
The problem with such novels is that a reader can see the potential and struggles to reconcile the “if only” with the actuality of the story. Mr. Harris provides enough hints at Graham’s backstory to intrigue readers and to create the potential for depth of character, but he fails to go farther than those hints. A reader is frustrated with the idea that there is more to Will Graham than the book will ever express, and his entire character suffers from that lack of exploration. Similarly, Francis Dolarhyde’s past is tragic and, if explored in enough detail, could really make this sinister character much more sympathetic and therefore interesting. Instead, the details give just enough background for a reader to understand the psychological trauma to which Dolarhyde is exposed as a child but goes no further. In fact, his current mental state is never completely explored either, something that is particularly lacking given his anguish over Rita’s fate. All of these “what if” scenarios that a reader can so easily see do nothing but weaken an already frail storyline because they allow the reader to focus on the unfulfilled potential rather than on the story at hand.
Fans of Dr. Hannibal Lecter will be disappointed at his lack of participation in the story. While it may be his introduction, Lecter is nothing more than a minor side character. He is supposed to provide similar support to Graham as he does to Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs, but in Red Dragon his contribution is even less involved. His crimes are never fully discussed, and his participation in the manhunt is limited to letters. Lecter remains nothing but a sinister but fairly ineffective figure in the background. It is a disappointment that Harris felt the need to use the Lecter name to entice readers to select the book and then make such a famous villain so conspicuously absent from the overarching story.
Alan Sklar has a tremendous voice but one that is not necessarily conducive to a pleasant audiobook experience. His voice is too deep and gravelly to even begin to mimic female voices, so his come across as strained and slightly condescending. His distinction between male characters leaves a lot to be desired too since his very slight tonal modulations and pronunciations are too subtle to allow a reader to easily distinguish among them. His booming basso truly fits the vocalization of the Dragon though, which was a great counterpoint to the overall meekness and sycophancy of Francis. Unfortunately, a listener’s lack of enjoyment of the audiobook is as much the fault of the narrator as it is the fault of this mediocre story. Mr. Sklar works decently within the confines he was given. Some of that which is lacking is due to his performance, but a large majority of it is the ineffectiveness of the author’s own words.
Red Dragon is a fairly poor example of a horror story. There is gore but it is rather subdued and exists as nothing but vague post-mortem descriptions. The story itself is predictable and anti-climactic. Character development is negligible as well. A reader does not get the chance to explore the psychopathy of the Dragon, and Will Graham’s seemingly psychic ability to hunt down killers is never fully explored. The entire story is very superficial and without a strong level of tension to maintain a reader’s interest. Those expecting to learn more about Hannibal Lecter will be disappointed at how little he appears throughout the novel. The entire story is disappointing for its lack of mystery and suspense. There are more suspenseful and better written horror mysteries out there to warrant keeping Red Dragon on a TBR pile.
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LibraryThing member .Monkey.
Thomas Harris is renowned for his ability to create gripping thrillers, and this first look into Hannibal Lecter is certainly no disappointment. It's clear that this was an earlier work of Harris', the voice isn't quite as strong here; but this is still a great suspenseful story of the cat and
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LibraryThing member Tina_Glasneck
I first read this book when I was a teenager, and it scared me; recently, I picked it up again, and it was just as terrifying and delightful as before. Thomas Harris is my hero, and he made me love the villain, and the complexity that one needs to have.
Great book that I can't recommend enough. If
Great book that I can't recommend enough. If
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I could give it 100 stars, I would!!!!! Show Less
LibraryThing member shayanasha
3.5 Stars
This book was everything it promised to be - creepy, thrilling, fast paced - I just couldn't put it down. It was mindblowing. It was scary. I think I will have nightmares for weeks because of this book. But, it didn't meet my expectations.
I would have gladly given this book five stars -
I will definitely stick with this series - the whole concept of Dr. Lecter is enough to blow my mind away.
Not recommended to the faint of heart.
This book was everything it promised to be - creepy, thrilling, fast paced - I just couldn't put it down. It was mindblowing. It was scary. I think I will have nightmares for weeks because of this book. But, it didn't meet my expectations.
I would have gladly given this book five stars -
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but there was something more that I wanted from it and it failed to deliver. I loved the idea of this book - the whole thing was very, very disturbing. But the writing felt off most of the time. Like the author didn't know how to express this idea in words to do it enough justice. And that was exactly what happened. I will definitely stick with this series - the whole concept of Dr. Lecter is enough to blow my mind away.
Not recommended to the faint of heart.
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LibraryThing member Isa_Lavinia
I kept forgetting this is from '81, so I spent the whole book going, "WHAT ABOUT DNA?!"
But it was great, I'd only read Hannibal (which was amazing, too) but Harris really knows how to draw the reader in without fancy trappings, just plain good ol' writing.
Man, anyone watching the new Hannibal tv
But it was great, I'd only read Hannibal (which was amazing, too) but Harris really knows how to draw the reader in without fancy trappings, just plain good ol' writing.
Man, anyone watching the new Hannibal tv
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series is in for some rough shit, if they follow what happened in the book... Show Less
LibraryThing member stacy_chambers
Yeesh. Dark stuff. Harris is a terrific writer. My only niggling complaint is that I got a little more of the killer's past than I wanted. Yet he wrote the killer in such a way that I felt a pull of compassion for him.
LibraryThing member victoriajakes
Clean prose, efficient omniscient narrative, clever plotting. A little hard to stick with the FBI when you know they're going in the wrong direction, with an ending that seems more complicated than the book has earned. Still, some of the most compelling characters of the genre. Will Graham, I love
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Subjects
Awards
Chesley Award (Nominee — 2021)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1981
Physical description
480 p.; 4.21 inches
ISBN
0440206154 / 9780440206156
UPC
071009005952