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Hannibal (Hannibal Lecter, #3)

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by Thomas Harris

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Thomas Harris did'nt end the story the way readers thought he should, the beginning is very suspenseful but the end is a mix-up. What actually happened to the psychiatrist?
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Louisa actually I think he would not, this entire cannibal thing is all about superiority. The ending suggests, though, that the two of them actually live eq…moreactually I think he would not, this entire cannibal thing is all about superiority. The ending suggests, though, that the two of them actually live equally, so I think what appeals Hannibal about Clarice isn't the possibility of killing her, it's the kindred spirit he sees in her.
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I really enjoyed Silence of the Lambs. I'm hesitant to read this book because of the different things I've heard about it. Is it worth it being a big fan of Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs?
Spencer the book-dragon I'd say so I really enjoyed it however it is understandable if you don't like this one as its very complicated and VERY dark …moreI'd say so I really enjoyed it however it is understandable if you don't like this one as its very complicated and VERY dark (less)
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I picked up Hannibal today from a charity shop. Do I need to read the other books first?
Gbolahan This is the only story about Hannibal that I've read (haven't watched him on TV either). That said, I enjoyed it, it was easy to follow, etc.…moreThis is the only story about Hannibal that I've read (haven't watched him on TV either). That said, I enjoyed it, it was easy to follow, etc.(less)
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I'm reading Red Dragon right now and i was hoping to watch the series called Hannibal while reading this book. Could I watch this series being half way through Red Dragon(and being the first of the Hannibal series for me) without having any spoilers from any of the books? And if yes, what books and why?
James Sheaves The TV series 'Hannibal' is a re-imagining of 'Red Dragon' and the events before it. It's not totally consistent with the events of the books, but rat…moreThe TV series 'Hannibal' is a re-imagining of 'Red Dragon' and the events before it. It's not totally consistent with the events of the books, but rather a new exploration of the characters from them. In my opinion it's best to read the books first, so you can recognise the references the show makes, but the show does stand on its own and is very much its own thing.(less)
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