Hannibal : Movie Tie In

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Summary: Let Down
Review: I vote with the two star customer review. Starlings character not at all like her previous roll. Hollywood may be able to have a better ending; at least hope so. I felt let down by the end of the book.

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Summary: hey READERS:
Review: If you expected a happy, friendy, female-FBI-agent-takes-in-Hannibal ending, then I am sorry for you and you have my pity. Anyone who has read 'Red Dragon' knows better. Also, your so-called 'justification' of Lecter's madness is not cause for disgust. For one, we all as human beings are shaped through childhood. For another, we are not all totally inhuman, not even the worst sociopaths among us. Lastly, hypnosis, brainwashing and Stockholm Syndrome have been with us for years. Why, all of a sudden, is trained psychiatrist Lecter's brainwashing of Starling so utterly impossible? Is it because Starling is written as a real human being, or because most of you wish to believe she is inhuman? As inhuman as Lecter? Please explain.

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Summary: no good without a decent ending
Review: Its all about the endings. How can you read a book that you have enjoyed thoroughly, but the ending is less then adequate? I found this book to be quite interesting, but it doesn't matter, what matters is that the ending took me by surprise, and left me quite shocked, but in a good way.

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Summary: A Book That was the biggest disappointment I've ever read
Review: How could Thomas Harris have done this? For once in my life, I can actually understand what the main character in 'Misery' felt like when her favorite author killed off her favorite character. This book was a good read, until the end, which was an utter and complete let down. Yes, Thomas Harris has found new and interesting ways to scare, gross-out and disgust, and so if you are curious, then this book will satisfy some of that curiosity. Read this book only if you have nothing else to read.

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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I think that Hannibal Lector should be admired for his intelligence, but cautiously approached because he is a monster. The book had too many monsters. No major character in the book was redeemable. Even Clarice Starling became a monster. Unfortunately, in this book Hannibal Lector's monstrous presence can not compare with the pedifile Mason Verger and his murderous sister. I found myself cheering for Lector and sickened by the fact that I was. The last four chapters left a bad taste in my mouth, and the only charater that I liked at the end was Ardelia.

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Summary: I had to justify my affection for Hannibal Lecter.
Review: A fabulous sequel, the characters jump out of the pages. Clarice develops a complexity that was missing in "Silence" she becomes a woman, a disillusioned bureaucrat, a mourner and is a willing subject/student of Dr. Lecter's. She must blur the lines between good and evil. Lecter may actually evoke your compassion as more of his backround is revealed and we can understand and appreciate his anger and humor. Together they are electric.

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Summary: Incredible detail...enthralling
Review: The follow up novel to Silence of the Lambs exceeded my expectations. It was interesting to see the shift in character of both Lecter and Starling. The ending was so suprising that I read all night to finish the book. I hope Harris writes another very soon. This is one delighted reader.

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Summary: Way to sell out Clarice Starling, Mr. Harris :(
Review: Why does Harris use present tense in the front of each chapter and switch to past tense once the action gets going? Why does the book end without Clarice overcoming the political backstabbing at the FBI? She was such a strong character in Silence of the Lambs, but now she's as spineless as a jellyfish. There's more to a good book than disgusting imagery and hooks. What a waste of time.

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Summary: Enjoyed it to the Last Page
Review: Hannibal is one of the most vivid and interesting novels I have ever read. You end up caring about certain characters, while passionately hating others. This novel is not for the weak of heart (or stomach for that matter). The best thing about the third novel in the Lecter trilogy, is that it is not the same as The Red Dragon (Manhunter) and Silence of the Lambs (though both are also good novels).

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Summary: Not as good as Silence of the Lambs
Review: Hannibal is an intriguing character and his adventures are entertaining, however, this book is not as exciting as the lambs was. If this is your first exposure to Thos. Harris, I recommend stepping away from this book and reading Silence of the Lambs first.