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Summary: Engrossing...without being GROSS!
Review: As a science fiction/fantasy guy, this is not my usual genre, but it couldn't put it down. Fast moving story that didn't get bogged down. Surprise ending! Still don't know how I feel about that! Would highly recommend to those who enjoyed SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
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Summary: Thomas Harris is one of the best, but not with this book!
Review: Thomas Harris moved us with Black Sunday. He stunned us with Red Dragon. Then he shocked us all with the Silence of the Lambs. Now that brings us to Hannibal. I have waited for this book to be written and then released. I have dreamed of what Hannibal would do. I had to think how the FBI( C. Sterling, J. Crawford) would do to put Hannibal back to where he belongs. Then I received the book, and I could not put it down for three hours. Suddenly I stopped and put the book down and said "What is Thomas Harris thinking?" I have never been disappointed with a T. Harris book before, now I wonder if he was finally tried of the Hannible concept. He had a chance to write a book that could have thrilled us for a long time and other writers could have admired for a long time. Now I am going to the other writers to find a better story because Hannible was a total waste to me and a big let down for one Thomas Harris long time fan.
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Summary: Behavioral science? Let's talk about split personalities.
Review: When I first saw this sequel, I had never thought about whether one was required after Silence of the Lambs. After reading this, I can see why the thought never occurred to me. At first, I was enjoying they story line even if I found it very different from Silence. I must say that suddenly, as the book draws to it's conclusion, I found myself reading about characters I hadn't encounter previously in this novel. Who are those people? Did Mr. Harris suddenly get a new editor? I must say, I had the feeling that Harris had a distinct hatred of these characters, particularly Clarice. I feel as if this was written the way it was to avoid ever having to write about these characters again. Since irreparable damage has been done, please refrain from further descriptions, Mr. Harris. Life is disillusioning enough. I don't need further disappointments in my recreational reading.
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Summary: It was good .....I think
Review: Ok dont get me wrong it was a good book and all, but in some parts it gets slow. and other times its really exicting. I would say its worth the read, and especially when you get towards the end.
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Summary: ---- Clarice this ain't ! ----
Review: While the author creates an attention holder as was enjoyed in "Silence", the story doesn't provide a consistent characterization of Clarice that's believable. As portrayed in this book, Clarice is someone who didn't seem to relate to the character in the previous work. She's someone we don't know. It almost appears that Harris was under some pressure to complete this book, and took what can only be regarded as a cop-out conclusion that leaves the reader wanting more; more of the characterization true to the person of Clarice shown in "Silence", not of the limp clone that he portrays here.
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Summary: Compelling
Review: After I read this novel I decided to reread RED DRAGON, because of some of the references to it. It has been years since I read it and while rereading it, I was convinced of a feeling that started with HANNIBAL. This is not so much a story of Hannibal Lector, but an indictment concerning our justice system today. In RED DRAGON, everyone was working together to get the Tooth Fairy/Red Dragon. By the last book, everyone is at each others throats with greed, power, and revenge the only motivating factors. The old time policmen are gone with only the sycophants left.
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Summary: What a waste of a talent....
Review: After devouring the Red Dragon and Silence, I could not wait for this book....what a disappointment. No wonder Jodie Foster turned down the role. I respect her even more after that decision. I rarely feel that I wasted my time reading a book, usually no matter how awful it may be, it's better than sitting and watching sitcoms. However, I want my time back after reading this mess. Harris took the sensationalized parts of Silence and made the whole book gore and an Italian advertisement for tourism. He forgot to bring back the psychological, "behavioral sciences" portion that we all loved from Silence. If a movie gets made from this, it would be like any other teen slasher movie.
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Summary: Awful
Review: Hannibal is a major disappointment. I should have known betterthan to buy and read it especially after perusing the plotline revelations online, but when I read Silence of the Lambs curiosity got the better of me so I went into Hannibal with low expectations and it was even worse than what I had expected. It's unworthy as a novel let alone a sequel to a brilliant book and movie. I pray this never gets turned into a screenplay with Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins signing on. Thomas Harris can surely do better than this it's just a shame that this is how it all turned out.
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Summary: Ridiculous. Poor dumb ole Starling never sees it coming.
Review: Harris has taken a strong fictional women's character and reduced her to mush. In Silence of the Lambs, Starling was a fighter, a role model. She took her licks but came out alright. In this book she is a helpless little victim who completely sells out. The plot is absurd. The ending is a disaester. Someone needed to throw a book together quickly, and get PAID...
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Summary: The best murder and mayhem book I have ever read.
Review: Because of this book I have fallen in love with Hannibal Lecter. His character is so brilliant. His strength and power makes him more than just a mindless killer. This book never left my side and is a really quick read. I recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense and a lot of creepy stuff. This book is a must read and if this book is not on your list you better put it on there.
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