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Summary: Worst Possible Ending
Review: Of all the ways Harris could have ended this book, the ending he chose is easily the worst. The plot of the book is average, and the book lacks the eerieness and the mystery of the first two books, and in parts of the book, Harris uses Italian prases and then doesn't translate them for you. Early in the book, Dr. Lecter has the same presence as in the first two, but by the end his image is ruined. Harris changes him so much that I wished I had never picked up the book because it has ruined The Silence of the Lambs, and The Red Dragon for me.
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Summary: Psychological thriller nearly at its best.
Review: I believe the book is very good. It is not only very exciting to read (I only had a one hour break from start to finish), but it has more. Harris manages to show, that no person is born good or evil, but the circumstances of our lives makes us the people we are - and more importantly shows that we are able to change. This book is not only thrilling, but gives an exciting glimpse of how human psychology works. Only problem is, that a few minor characters are not believeble.
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Summary: WHAT A WORTHLESS BOOK
Review: What happened to Starling? No one in their right mind would give any credence to the plot resolution of this book. I cannot think of a single reason why anyone would read it. Please don't waste your time or money.
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Summary: Suspenseful and gory but a very poor ending.
Review: Starling character too shallow while Lechter's character was really expanded upon through his youth and early adulthood. Enjoyed meeting Mason Verger( sick as he is) but I thought the story line was not as deep as it could have gone. It kept me at the edge for a good part of the book , but the ending was easily forgotten.
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Summary: What A Letdown!
Review: This book was great, but was killed in the last few chapters by an unbelievable climax. It was trying to stray from the usual thriller ending, but failed miserably. It was a true letdown, I was hooked from beginning until the last chapter. If you're reading it. Stop!
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Summary: A great read. Particularly the last 100 or so pages.
Review: Thomas Harris really can spin a yarn. One has to wonder how his imagination can conjure up such horrific deeds and acts. One also has to marvel at his command of the subtle nuances of the different classes of people in the world ranging from career government employees to Sardanians to the ultra sophisticated. It really is amazing and I can understand why he might be able to write such a book only every 10 years or so.I could not put this book down, particularly towards the end. Read and enjoy.
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Summary: Hannibal! He is baaaaaaaack!
Review: This book only got four stars because I was disappointed with the ending. Dr. Lecter and Clarice Starling seem to get out of character toward the end. It is still worth picking up. Harris is great at putting disturbing images in your head.
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Summary: 11 years and still waiting.....
Review: The long awaited sequel seems to be Harris' attempt to live and love vicariously through Hannibal. The narcissistic Hannibal is borish and unbelievable. The few moments of true suspense are few and far between, what should be more rare is the excessive rehashing of Silence Of the Lambs storyline. In the end Harris mearly sets himself up for another book. I will wait for some reviews before shelling out for another example of Harris selling out!
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Summary: Imagine a world where you root for Hannibal Lecter.
Review: For the first time in my life, I had to put a book down while eating. If/when they make the movie, they'll have to cut about a third to avoid the dreaded NC-17. Terrifying, paralyzing, with a bit of tongue (whose?) in cheek humor. Yet, it begs the question, "We waited ten years for this?" I would recommend it, but not for the squeamish.
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Summary: good read, but very srange
Review: After reading this book, I've decided that it was okay...a good time-passer, but definitely not written up to the standards set by The Silence of the Lambs. In exploring the characters of Hannibal and Starling, I feel Harris has not gone in the direction he should have. IN this book, he has turned Lecter into a romanticized lead character and not the epitomy of evil that he once was. Harris tries to explain him as a human being and gives us the background we need as readers to understand him. If I had written this book, I would have left Lecter as he was...not insane really...just someone who plays by a different set of rules. Also, Starling becomes almost a stereotype of her previous character in this book. In closing, this book was an entertaining read. It just didn't go in the direction I would have liked to see it go.
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