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Summary: never mind truffles a load of waffle
Review: Be prepared for shopping lists that read like a Danielle Steeleguide to what the rich spend their money on - isn't Hannibal tastefuleveryone? Be prepared for purple (the colour is over mentined as it is) descriptions of Florence that bear little relation to the actual city - didn't I spend my advance having a good time in Europe everyone? I don't think Anthony Hopkins would be willing to play *this* Hannibal in a million years and remember he *was* prepared to do Zorro! This book would be greatly improved by taking an arbitary number of pages from the back and ripping them out.
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Summary: A well executed thriller with the hallmarks of a classic
Review: This book offers the possibility of actually bettering the previous Lector novel. The plot is chilling and much more intense and psycological than its forbear, and gives the impression of being written by a more experienced, and frankly better, author. However, it is somewhat let down by a rather feeble plot, and in comparison the ending cannot stand up to Silence of the Lambs.
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Summary: He's gone overboard with descriptive horror.
Review: In his previous novels, it was just horrific enough to keep you turning the pages to see what could possibly happen next, but this book just goes over the edge. You don't have the chance to use your imagination because it's all written out for you. After waiting so long for this book, I am sorry to say that I am disappointed, and a bit sick to my stomach. Mr. Harris gives out "too much" information this time.
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Summary: I should have just re-read is other books.
Review: Hannibal was probably the most awaited book sequel that I couldn't miss. However, it was also my biggest disapointment...re-read "Silence" for the thrill and skip this one altogether....
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Summary: Could have done without Italy
Review: Very disappointed. The Red Dragon was 100% better. The parts in Italy were just much to long and detailed. Hope the movie is more moving.
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Summary: Disappointing Ending!!!
Review: I thought the book was very good until the last 50 pages. If the book would have ended with a climax at the Muskrat Farm, I would have been very satisfied. As it is, i was very disappointed in the ending...very dull.
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Summary: BOOK OF THE YEAR !!!
Review: It amazes me how totally divided readers' opinions are when it comes to HANNIBAL, but people just won't stop talking about it. Me, I think it is MAGNIFIQUE !!! PS. To all you loonies who say Harris practically wrote a screenplay, you must be out of your minds. This book will be almost impossible to film, Mamet or not.
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Summary: Little suspense - deeply disappointing conclusion.
Review: None of the deaths in this book come as a surprise - bad guys lose, good guys more or less win - thought the method of the killings shows a lot of thought and imagination. Even the end, which is unsatisfying and unbelieveable, was not a surprise - I began to dread it half-way through - it seemed the only way out for Starling and Hannibal. But it doesn't wash, and certainly doesn't satsify. When we read a book, we are looking for entertainment but also for something related to our lives and our world, however remotely, and Hannibal's conclusion is from some dimension so amoral that it fails to connect in any way.
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Summary: SO very disappointing!
Review: I was terribly disappointed in this book. I loved both Red Dragon and Silence, and this was such a let down. The entire plot was ridiculous, and the ending, well, that was beyond silly. In addition, I just didn't get into any of the characters - Starling was too much of a patsy, Lecter was boring, and Verger, although he did have the makings of a good character, was just too over the top. Either Harris felt pressured to write a sequel that he really didn't want to write, or he was just darn lucky on his first two attempts. I think that most Silence fans will be incredibly disappointed.
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Summary: Starts slow, progesses well, and ends with a BANG!
Review: I agree with other reviewers that this book does drag on a bit in the beginning (Italy), but once it gets going, it doesn't stop! It is an excellent book, putting aside the fact that it is far-fetched. I couldn't put it down. The ending will positively blow your mind! I can hardly wait for the movie.
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