Hannibal : Movie Tie In

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Summary: Gripping story
Review: Enjoyed the story as much as Silence. Dr. Lecter is presented in all his twisted glory in "Hannibal". Harris's grasp of detail on people, places, history, etc. makes it a great read. Can't wait to see the movie!

Rating:
Summary: Most Enjoyable...Harris' Best Yet!
Review: 'Mischa loved dark purple, loved the color aubergine, for as long as she lived.' --Hannibal p.283

Mr. Harris has given readers a wonderfully complex and terrifying character in Hannibal Lecter. We at once are repelled and yet facinated by him and that I think is the reason for his appeal.

'Hannibal' is by far the best of Mr. Harris' books to date. Although it takes place after the events of 'Silence of the Lambs' it really is not a sequel. It offers insights into just why Hannibal may be the way he is and provides all the suspense one could hope for.

Unlike previous reviewers, I found the ending to be intriguing...albeit unexpected. As much as I enjoy seeing Anthony Hopkins play the character on film I was very dissapointed in the butchering of the climax of the story in the movie. Read the book...it is worth the time and you will not want to put it down...*well, I did once, but only to say "did he REALLY write that?" and upon picking it up again say "yes...he DID!".

If you don't like suspense then don't read this book. You won't like it. If you do like suspense and enjoyed 'Silence of the Lambs' then by all means read it!!