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Summary: A promising begining that goes nowhere.
Review: Having read the first two installments in this series I was ready for another thrilling roller coaster ride. Sadly this installment only proves that Harris is either unclear or totally unaware of why his two previous efforts worked so well. The book opens with promise but soon spirals down into a ridiculous conclusion that makes you wonder if Harris even understands the very characters he has created. Don't bother.
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Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: I was so disappointed!..I expected to love this book, this author's name like some of my other favorites is enough to sell me on a book, site unseen..Sadly, I wish I had my money back, and I have learned my lesson...A reader in Denver suggests this book was a parody, and if we did not get it, the joke was on us, well, I am not laughing, and I bought what I thought was a 'thriller', not a parody...I am not a happy consumer..
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Summary: It's OK -- not great -- not horrible -- just OK
Review: Unlike many of the reviewers who have reviled the book, I enjoyed it. It was not engrossing or terrifying or anywhere near as good as "Silence of the Lambs." The key here is to not compare it to either "Silence" or "Red Dragon." The ending -- well, it certainly is not expected, although sadly predicted. It definitely is not of the caliber of Thomas Harris' two previous books.
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Summary: One of the best-written books of the decade
Review: Thomas Harris has taken Hannibal Lecter out of the pages and into the inner depths of your mind. You might not want him there, but you won't be able to resist. This is, without doubt, Harris' finest work to date, and is so well written you are genuinely entranced into reading further. The plot twists and turns, is beautifully developed, and allows you not a moment's breath as it plunges ever onwards towards it's dramatic, and spectacular, climax. If you only read one book this year, make it 'Hannibal'.
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Summary: Highly disappointing with a ludicrous ending!
Review: The Red Dragon thoroughly intrigued me and left me eager to read Silence of the Lambs. That was equally as good. I was therefore eagerly awaiting the advent of Hannibal and rushed to buy the hard copy. What a disappointment! All the characters disintegrated into ridiculous caricatures of their former selves. What was Thomas Harris attempting to do? Destroy himself along with his characters? He has, of course, set himself up to write another sequel. Who in the world would waste time and money reading it? How unfortunate that no one appeared to critique this book before it went to final publishing--perhaps with some major rewriting Harris would have been able to redeem himself!
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Summary: Very suspensful story leading up to a terrible ending
Review: I plowed through this book at a quick pace because I was so energized by the story. Clarice and Hannibal are finally back. The story starts with the energy of "Speed" (the Movie). It unfolds quickly with no laboring to build a plot.However, the ending I found horrible. So unbelievable and just not "in character" - I almost put it down without finishing it. If you LOVED Silence - then get it. The first 3/4's are well worth it. Otherwise, wait for the movie (where HOPEFULLY the Director will take some license with the ending).
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Summary: Wow! Great book!
Review: This was probably the best of Harris' books. It was very intense with a great ending. I can not believe the people that are writing some of the negative comments about this book!
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Summary: Take it for what it's worth
Review: I was so disappointed with the ending! Agent Starling eating brains? Come on. Mr. Harris made her into a nut case at the end. She's portrayed as strong and independent through The Silence of the Lambs and most of Hannibal and then-Wham! It was so unbelievable. From her rescue in the barn to the opera at the end, the book kind of went off onto another plane.
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Summary: Bold in attempt but shallow in delivery.
Review: While the plot of Hannibal proved both searing and intriguing, the writing was script-like in nature and, thus devoid of feeling. Climactic scenes and tense moments were left empty without the exploration of the human mind and heart. Though much of the writing was masterful, there was no depth or probing into the characters. Quite a disappointment. Buy this one only if you're mind thirsts for the answers to the questions left from SOTL. I can think of no other reason to spend the money.
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Summary: Although shocking, but overall superb ending
Review: The book has its own life, not knowing what will happen next. Truely a masterpiece. The part I liked about the book was its ending, how Clarice Starling and Dr. Lecter come together. Starling's character perfectly fits her character from The Silence of the Lambs. I loved the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to the movie.
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