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Summary: A grotesque and riveting play of characters.
Review: A fast-paced account of the aristocratic, genius called Hannibal. Clarice Starling remained true to her courageous, analytical character from "Silence of the Lambs." The evil fiend Mason Verger rivaled Hannibal in repulsion and sadism. It's too bad that the plot fell apart at the finale,and the web of relationships was torn apart like one of Verger's victims.
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Summary: stunning
Review: An emotional roller coaster. I laughed, I cried and I was outraged. Rarely does one experience so many emotions in the course of one book. Add to this the beautiful writing and the depth of the characters and you have a work of art.
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Summary: The most disturbing read ever
Review: Although the entire book is horrific in its cold detachment, the ending was truly terrifying. Only non-fiction has ever scared me more. Although it's been several months since I've finished the book, one or two scenes are still the stuff of my nightmares. I am completely ambivalent about this book, on one hand wishing I hadn't read it, and on the other relishing it. It definitely makes the reader explore his/her own beliefs about good and evil, and the existence of absolute evil.
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Summary: Great book that really keeps the reader in suspense
Review: The book was great and really gave an idea look into why Hannibal Lecter has become a serial killer. Although it fails to give an in depth look into his life and mind, it does address some aspect sof his childhood that are interesting. I wish there were more issues resolved about his life. Overall, the book was well-written and really kept me in suspense to see what would happen next. I heard the ending was a disappointment so I was prepared but nothing fully prepared me for it. At first I was a bit disturbed by the ending, but overall it was a great book.
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Summary: You will think about it for weeks afterward, I promise.
Review: The book is fast and furious and brilliant. It is not for everyone. Those who need good and evil on separate plates will not feel satisfied. The ending is stunning and shocking and gorgeous--a mad retelling of Beauty and the Beast with phrases as carefully faceted and concise as Fay Weldon's "Life and Loves of a She Devil." I recommend it for those who come to the book with an open mind and a strong stomach.
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Summary: Strong initial drive - then movie script appears.
Review: Enjoyable but last 20% is a bit corny. Not the gripping story of his earlier works. Most will enjoy it but be prepared for a disappointing ending. Felt like a move script.
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Summary: Ran out of ideas!
Review: I loved Lambs, so I couldn't wait to buy Hannibal. The first 2\3s of the book weren't at all dissappointing, but the ending is so absurd and out of character that it ruined the book. The only way to describe the ending is bad, bad, bad. On the other hand, I read Red Dragon just after Hannibal and loved it. Great story!
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Summary: Disappointing Sequel to Red Dragon & Silence of the Lambs
Review: Extremely disappointing sequel to Red Dragon & Silence of the Lambs. Fans of those books will, at first, be drawn into the world of Hannibal, but to paraphrase Stephen King, Harris has simply gone for the GROSS-OUT, when TERROR & HORROR were what his fans were looking for. As for the preposterous ending, it is NOT worthy of discussion. I have NOT been so disappointed with an ending since Anne Rice's The Mummy (actually The Mummy has NO ending). As for a movie sequel, I'd say the chances of Jody Foster appearing in this, unedited (perhaps a screenwriter can come up with a believable conclusion), FAT CHANCE.Save your time & money.
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Summary: The Reader from Atlanta Sept 28
Review: Wonders why people hated this book. Well, you have only to read the more articulate dissenting opinions. Scroll down, read the one and two star reviews. Ignore the vicious, personal attacks and concentrate on the criticism of the writing, the inconsistancies and anachronisms, the shameful copout at the end. Do these things, then save yourself the price of the book and read it at the library for free. If you come away thinking this was Harris' best effort, if you still think that you like it, go buy it. Support Harris. Here's what he thinks of you: "Oh well, at least you people continually buy my book and financially support my self-gratification. Thanks!" I think Amazon intentionally seeds these reviews with "ringers" that balance out the negative comments. After all, if a book gets a well deserved One Star, like Hannabal, they won't sell as many copies.
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Summary: WORTH THE WAIT!!
Review: I'm not sure why the reviews of many people are so negative; is it that we don't want the ending we read? Is it that we can't understand the depth of character which Harris has taken with Starling and Lecture? Come on!! It was great! I love a book or even a movie with an ending that makes you say "HMMMMMMM". I think it is worth reading and I appreciate the fine detail, the exact depiction of sense and the extraordinary detail taken to describe the continuing saga of Dr. Lecture and Clarice!! I think it will be a better movie than Lambs if done apprropiately! Buy it!
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