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Silence of the Lambs
A book by Thomas Harris.
The Silence of the Lambs is a novel by Thomas Harris. First published in 1988, it is a sequel to Harris' 1981 novel Red Dragon. Both novels feature the cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter, this time … see full wiki
Author:
Thomas Harris
Genre:
Crime Fiction
Publisher:
St. Martin's
ISBN:
0-312-92458-5
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I read this book on a plane on my way to Desert Shield. I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed the movie adaptation of the book but nothing is better then the book. Harris has a way of writing especially in this book that made it a easy read. I can't tell you how much I would recommend this book to some that has never read Thomas Harris before. Well at least this book in particular. No spoiler alert here because I don't want anyone who hasn't read it the opportunity to get lost in a world that Harris … more
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a truly creepy book that became a memorable and nearly cult-worthy movie.
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i never actually read the book but the movie is still one of my favorites.
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This is a strange psycopath romance. An intelligent monster always tries to show his poetic bloody point of view.
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Among the best in serial killer fiction. Hannibal Lecter has become the ultimate face of evil.
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+5 Movie and +5 book. Classics both. Scary and suspenseful.
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What can I add to this novel that hasn't already been added? This book was just absolutely chilling and you wish the world would stop so you could read this book in one sitting. Lecter is one cold, intelligent monster and Starling is a brilliant Freshman. This book is a true classic and a definate read for anyone who loves this genre AND anyone who loves great literature!
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As I have seen the film of the same name many times, I already understood the gruesome goal that piqued Jame Gumb's mind as he killed each of his victims and earned the name 'Buffalo Bill'. However, being aware of the murderer's intentions did not detract from the overall reading, rather it allowed me the freedom to analyze Harris' work from a craftsman's perspective and pay closer attention to the baited hints Hannibal Lector tosses to Clarice Starling akin to bits of bread flicked to greedy birds. … more
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