Hannibal

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Summary: GOOD SOAP OPERA BAD HARRIS
Review: This book does not have the suspenseful plotting or naratative drive of the two other books in this seris.Red Dragon was better than TSOL but, both books used Lecter as a foil to balance the disturbing natures of the two seemingly normal protagonists. Verger, used in that capacity in Hannibal was unrealistic. As a soap opera to flesh out the characters from TSOL this book is somewhat interesting. A prequel showing how Graham initially caught Lecter would have been far more entertaining.This is the first hardcover fiction book I've bought in years ,I will not make this mistake again.

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Summary: The Monster with ¿Morals¿
Review: I couldn't put "Hannibal" down! I know some critics had a problem with the fact that the reader's sympathy lies with Hannibal rather than Mason, but these critics don't get the morality in Hannibal's madness. He only kills under two circumstances: when he's trying to escape and when he's punishing other "sickos". The "Memory Palace" was an intriging concept. And I loved the ending, as far-fetched as it seemed. I can't image the film following it exactly, but I can't wait to see it!

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Summary: Disapointment
Review: If I wanted to read an Ann Rice novel, I would have a purchased an Ann Rice novel. I enjoyed 85% of "Hannibal" but the last 15% was terribly disappoint. You'll understand why when you finish the book.

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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.