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Summary: A Thrilling Romance
Review: People expecting a followup in the same theme as Silence of the Lambs will, no doubt, be disappointed. But those who dare to stray beyond the limits of the familiar will be entranced by Thomas Harris's masterpiece of morbidity, mortality, and transformation. Lecter and Starling become so much more than cookie cutter hunter and prey in this novel which explores their inner workings with rare insight. The ethics of revenge and the oxymorons of our tainted culture are only two of the themes that run through this book, providing gourmet food for thought accented by impeccable presentation and the lush seasoning of Harris's stellar prose. A smorgasboard for the soul. And an ending that is, in every sense of the word, breathtaking. If you can put this book down during the final 50 pages, you have my grudging respect. A worthy read.
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Summary: A Disappointing Sequel
Review: After reading "Silence of the Lambs" I was eager to read its sequel, and find out what happens to Clarisse and Hannibal. The book started off really well, and was just as good as "Silence of the Lambs." But then, it moved into this really weird middle section that was kind of boring. It picked up again later, but the ending was improbable to say the least. It just didn't fit the realistic tone that "Silence of the Lambs" had. Also, the quality of the book was not as good. There were inconsistencies (such as Jack Crawford's age, and the name of one of Buffalo Bill's victims from the previous book). Another quality of the book I found irritating was the way the narrator periodically speaks to the reader, not as an objective, omniscent, well, narrator, but as a friend sharing juicy gossip. It was rather off-putting, and totally inconsistent with "Silence of the Lambs." Over all, while the book did have some action, it wasn't a great book and was nowhere near the quality of "Silence of the Lambs."
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Summary: Good, but disappointing...
Review: I anxiously awaited the arrival of the next Hannibal book, after reading Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs. The book starts out with a bang - grabbed my attention immediately. Clarice is facing some hard times at the FBI...she is in trouble. Harris does a really good job of drawing me into the situation. However, the next section of the book comes to a grinding halt. It is almost like this section of the book is written by someone else. After I finally got through that section - the last part of the book clips along (I guess this is were Harris takes over the writing again!). My only disappointment with the book is the ending - without giving it away, it is a very unlikely situation.
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Summary: grose and mysterious
Review: Why I liked this book. This was an ation filled adventure about a Dr Hannible Lecter(He is an Cannible). He loves this women that he meats in silents of the lamb. And he thinks she is in love with him. But she really dosn't. He was in a mintal flacilty for crazy people but he had gotten out. He is really smart but he is an evil guy. So he runs away to a place (must read the book to find out were). And all of asoden this guy saw him on a online fbi web site. So he calls the number on the web page. Because you get money if they find him and he told him were he is and what he was doing. But Dr Lecter was tracing the call because he new that the guy would do that. Well Dr Lecter kills some guys and came to hont her to find out what happend to her read it. Other reasons why I liked this book. -Kept me on my tose. -Grose and action fillen. -Full of excitment. -Nervesment -Fast kept book.
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Summary: Bromo please
Review: RE: ABRIDGED AUDIO TAPE READ BY AUTHOR. There is no doubt that Hannibal Lecter is an intriguing character but like an oh-so-rich dessert, is better enjoyed in modest portions. I liked Harris' previous 2 efforts where the doctor dominated quite effectively from a supporting position. Here he is served up as the main course on a heaping platter that ultimately proves indigestable. At first listen, the author's southern drawl is distracting but as the story develops, I came to appreciate his informed interpretation of the work, if not the work itself
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Summary: Hannibal
Review: I was really dissapointed with this book. I read Silence of the lambs and expected the book Hannibal to be just as good or better. This book was so boring, it took me 2 months to finish it. The only creepy part in the book was with the detective. Hopefully if he ever writes another book about Hannibal it will be more interesting.
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Summary: The psychology of Hannibal Lecter
Review: You can decipher the psychology of Dr. Lecter if you read this book. First of all, is quite absorbing: I read it in less than a week. Second, it's deeper than the movie. Quite deeper. It has it's ups and downs, but it's a great book overall. If you like it... goodie, goodie.
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Summary: A waste
Review: A waste, a total waste of Hannibal Lecter and the writing ability of Thomas Harris. There are parts of the book that are on the edge of your seat good, but those are few and far between and overshaddowed with Harris' infatuation with gore. Between pigs eating people, dogs eating a human face and the finale, the book just leaves you sick. And regretting wasting the time to read this book. I rated this book a 1 but it should have been a zero, but the scale doesn't go that low so I'll have to make do. Thanx for your time: T
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: This is my second book by Thomas Harris. I must say I found The Red Dragon far better and more entertaining. Hannibal is just too over the top and the ending just does not make much sense. Why would such a law abiding Sterling end up with a guy like that, short of brain washing? BTW, I just drove by Teatro Colon last night and I think I spotted them coming out.
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Summary: review of hannibal
Review: I thought that the begginning was extremely good. It was quick and full of action but then as you got more into the book it began to slow down and in some parts it was actually a bit boring. This was during the part where we were in Italy but Hannibal had not yet been 'discovered'. Once he had been re-introduced we were back to the disgusting but beautifully written Harris we saw in Silence. An amazing book, well written from then on. Never thought I would side with a cannibul, but after looking into the 'palace of his mind' I really began to admire Hannibal. Worth reading when you have time to spare and don't give up if the beggining is boring, it will pass and then end is too good to miss!
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