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Summary: Worth the wait for Thomas Harris Fans
Review: For all of us Thomas Harris fans, the wait for Hannibal was a long one, and maybe he has spoiled us with Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs. Hannibal is a very good book, but it does leave you a bit empty in the end.I felt the premise of searching for Lecter and the fate awaiting him was quite good. I thought though the book dragged a bit as we became familiar with the history of Florence, Italy. We want action! We want suspense! Who needs culture? Overall though, the book allows us into the twisted mind of Hannibal and gives us some insight to why he does what he does. Clarice is basically a non-factor till the end of the book. The Mason Verger character is also quite interesting. The ending left me scratching my head, but also made me smile as Harris had taken me for another wild ride. I only hope the next book comes out a little quicker.
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Summary: Hard to put down
Review: Thomas Harris takes us into the world and mind of Hannibal Lector. He shows us his pleasures and pains. Verger is a very interesting character so hideous that you will be amazed at what he does. Part 2 is kind of dull but the rest of the book makes up for it. Very hard to put down.
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Summary: Very Disappointing! Lack Luster!
Review: The author provided such compelling details about the characters and the plot but gave a very weak ending. Good build up but not a good close which ruined the whole experience.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK!!!!!
Review: Thomas Harris had me hearing things outside of my room late atnight while I was reading this book. It gave me the creeps. I love theway the story followed and the introduction of the other characters. It's not as good as the first two, but it deserves a high mark. I didn't give it five stars because of the ending. It could have ended much better.
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Summary: interesting use of knowledge of psychology
Review: Thomas Harris uses his knowledge of the human psyche to delve deep into the minds of his characters and disturb the minds of his readers. His work is celebrated! The ending is brilliant (although, before much consideration extremely farfetched). Who could honestly resist a person who knows you better than you know yourself?
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Summary: Be prepared for bad dreams
Review: Once again Mr. Harris takes into a twisted world from which you don't want to escape no matter how horrible it gets. The pages turned quite easily in this book always wanting to see if the story could become any more disturbing.It does!
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Summary: "Hannibal" is a clever, riveting thriller.
Review: I anticipated reading Thomas Harris' next book after reading "Red Dragon" and seeing "Silence of the Lambs." "Hannibal" is one of the most satisfying pop literature thrillers I have ever read. Mr. Harris' writing style does not insult your intelligence. Gothic and historical references abound. I enjoyed this book and would recommended it to any fan of contemperary horror. Lecter is THE anti-Hero of the 90's.
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Summary: Could any sequal have lived up to all the expectations?
Review: I really enjoyed this book a lot. But I was dissapointed with several aspects of it, one of them was that Jack Crawford all but dissapears from the book. I think Mr. Harris could have found a different way to deal him. After all, a little tension between he and Clarice was set up in Silence. Also, I noticed that Mr. Harris had Clarice going through the same motions she went through in Silence. Overall, I was entertained and couldn't wait to find out where it was going. And when I got there, I hated it at first but then realized it truly was the best ending for these charachters. I have no idea how this movie will be made into a film.
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Summary: Interesting followup to Silence of the Lambs
Review: Hannibal Lecter is up to his old tricks again. It is amazing how he can blend in and not be suspected of doing anything wrong. The novel reads very well but the ending is a little let down from the previous book.
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Summary: A huge disappointment!
Review: I was terribly disappointed by this book. Such expectations and such a letdown. This book ends in the absolute worst way imaginable. Without giving too much away to future readers, just imagine the material Harris has to work with. He has created an all-time anti-hero with terrific supporting characters. Only this time, Hannibal relies on a deus ex machina to get him out of a jam. I will leave out the specifics, but this "miracle" just isn't fair to the reader. In Silence, he escaped in such a clever way. Not this time. There is a huge political angle to the story that Harris completely ignores at the end. What a waste. Both the Red Dragon and The Silence of the Lambs were thriller/mysteries. Here was merely violence for the shock value. No thrill, no mystery, no tension. I am so disappointed in this book, that I will probably not see the movie if it follows this closely. I just cannot belive the drivel that passes for an ending here. It is beyond disbelief. Ten or eleven years to write this and this is the result?
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