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Summary: Hannibal by Thomas Harris (Author)
Review: This is one of the best books in publication. Harris keeps you flipping pages in utter suspence. I could not put it down. It is a very nice compliment to Silence of the Lambs. If you have not seen the movie, please read this book. You will not be displeased.
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Summary: HANNIBAL WILL GUT YOUR SOUL
Review: A novel of excruciating brilliance; engrossing and relentless and all too plausible.
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Summary: The Life of Hannibal Lecter
Review: This book was truly written in a gorgeous and poetic way, just as Lecter himself would have written it. Harris is truly a mastermind. The movie, for those of you who have seen it, cannot compare to this incredible novel. The book delves into the sadistic and maniacal character of Mason Verger, it also speaks of the strong and beautiful F.B.I. agent Clarice Starling. Most importantly, the book delves into the past, thoughts and feelings of Hannibal Lecter. The reader finds out exactly what the term "free range rude" truly means. For those of you who are true Lecter fans, this book is a terrific read, and for those of you who are trying to understand exactly why and who Hannibal Lecter is, read this book. It is a masterpiece.
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Summary: Hannibal the Cannibal
Review: After reading most of the reviews on this page, it seemed to me that a lot of the anger felt towards this book was based upon the previous success the series has earned itself. But let's forget Red Dragon and The Silence of the Lambs. You must judge books individually, and only then will they deserve their rightfully earned praise. In the 3rd chapter of the trilogy, Dr. Hannibal Lector has reached out and contacted Agent Clarice Starling, which starts an uproar in the FBI. His case is reopened, and agents worldwide are searching for the madman again. Meanwhile, Starling¡¦s career is ruined because of a shootout that turned into a bloodbath. While she is struggling to get back on top, lurking beneath shadows is Mason Verger. He is Dr. Lector¡¦s 6th victim, and is dying for revenge. He has the entire underground world working for him. Over in Italy, Pazzi is a burned out cop who desperately needs to regain his reputation. He begins to track down Il Monstro, a killing machine and eventually connects him to Dr. Lector. These are all very different people, yet they share one common thought. Where is Dr. Hannibal Lector, and how are they going to capture him? The key to a good book lies deep in the depth of the characters. In Hannibal, Thomas Harris has carefully sculptured each character to fit into the mysterious world of Hannibal. Each character is described to the core, and as you read, you actually begin to think like them. The more you understand about the characters, the more you begin to understand their actions and the way they feel. Emotionally, you become attracted to them. Well done, Harris. Good writers often do heaps of research before actually writing their piece of work. The knowledge and information gathered by Thomas Harris clearly shows in the text. Beautifully described art works, delicious meals, and ancient historical events are mentioned all throughout the book. From the elegant Givenchy, to the rusty old Mustang, Harris obviously did his load of research. Although one may argue that the ending is quite a shock, I believe Harris made it that way for a specific reason. Maybe the monster that has been roaming through the series isn't really a monster after all. Maybe it shows that when you're educated to the brink, you¡¥re mind becomes different than others. Maybe he wanted us to believe that even monsters can be tamed. Whatever Harris intended, we may never know. But what we do know, is that he has once again written a masterpiece that will stay in our minds for quite some time. This is defiantly worth buying, so elude yourself into the world of Hannibal.
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Summary: macbre and disturbingly original.
Review: Hannibal is my favourite book. It's prose is razor sharp and yet still manages to flow like the silkiest of fine wines. Thomas Harris has served up an entirely pretentious and self- indulgent work of fiction; and for this I can only applaud. Harris is not writing for film, for the world of Literature, nor his millions of fans... This is Harris for Harris and it is this method that makes Hannibal more than just a masterpiece, but a standout in the modern world of horror. I personally feel the ending is the best I've ever read- with the final one hundred pages utterlly spellbinding. However, the majesty of this work cannot be fully appreciated with anything less that two reads. In many ways it reminded my of Hitchcocks "Vertigo": it demands to be revisited more than once- and only then will you fall into Hannibals dark, obtuse and morbid world. The characters are utterly real and fully justified: Clarice Starling is a fantastic mascot for Literatic femininity and Hannibal Lecter becomes much more than a cannibal. He becomes human- one of us. This is a book about obsession, religion, domination, exploitation, failure and fine foods. I have read "Hannibal" five times and will undeniably revisit it again. It begins and ends with the most perfectly chilling sentences to be seen since the words of Edgar Allan Poe.
Utterly compelling and totally non-franchise.
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Summary: Beyond good and evil
Review: As well as being one of the most gripping thrillers I have ever read, a real page-turner even at 500-plus pages, it is a facinating study of a genius turned killer. The range of subjects touched upon -- Renaissance literature and history, art, baroque music, physics and mathematics, medicine -- is refreshing. Unlike most authors, Harris treats his readers as intelligent, well-read adults. As a study in a world devoid of moral absolutes and filled with atrocities and the response of a brilliant, sensitive mind exposed at a tender age to its horrors it is extraordinary.
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Summary: I want more Hannibal!
Review: While this book moved a little slower than Silence of The Lambs I felt it was an excellent follow up.These characters are intriguing, I can't take in enough info about them.It had a twist that was certainly unexpected at the end. I hope to see even one more book to follow this one. I will say that I was disappointed in the movie, especially the ending!!
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Summary: ...
Review: Being a huge Thomas Harris fan, I greatly anticipated the release of "Hannibal". I bought it on it's release date, read about a third of it the first day, hoping it would get better. I was mistaken. Being the high-grossing movie it was turned into, I'm sure you know what it's about. The writing style is exceptionally well, yet the story lacked a major plot. "Hannibal" was OK, but should have been edited. If you're still interested in reading this, make sure you read the Hannibal Lecter trilogy in this order:
1. Red Dragon
2.Silence of the Lambs
3.Hannibal
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Summary: Why oh why??
Review: When I started reading this book I kept in mind that it stands on its own, But still I was disappointed. I couldn't take away the image that I have in my head of Hannibal Lecter and the book just didn't rise to my expectations. I also felt that Starling's character wasn't really involved as one of the main characters except for the amazing beginning and at the end of the book. Furthermore, I really hated the ending. I just felt that all the qualities that made me love Hannibal Lecter, disappeared. I have to say that it is interesting at times and maybe if you can consider any character to play the role instead of Hannibal Lecter you can really enjoy it.
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Summary: The ending just ruined the book!!!
Review: Ok, first of all, I loved Silence of the Lambs and thought that Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling were two of the most well developed and intriguing characters ever written. Hats of to Thomas Harris for that. When I found out that there was a third book in the Lecter series, I knew that I had to read it. Up until the last few chapters it is amazing! Hannibal Lecter has more depth to his character than ever. The scenes in Italy are so real and well developed. The character of Clarice has developed as well.
Now for the complaining: The ending is horrible!! For those who don't want it given away, I will just say this, the ending goes completely against Hannibal and Clarice's characters. I felt so disgusted and cheated with the ending that I literally slammed the book down at that point. Clarice completely loses her integrity and morals. And Lecter, well, he morphs into something that just isn't Hannibal anymore. After reading the ending I wished I hadn't.... It was such a disappointment. Read the beginning of the book but once you get to chapter 98 or so close the book and save yourself from the torture.
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