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Aug 07, 2009
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A thrilling read and meditation on evil, with among the most chilling villains (Dr. Hannibal Lector) and strong heroines (FBI Agent-Trainee Clarice Starling) around. In fact, Hannibal Lector is more than a villain, he's a monster--a much scarier predator than a Great White Shark. Before we ever meet him he's built up in two ways--examples given both of his extraordinary intellect and his incredible viciousness. This serial killer Hannibal "the Cannibal" doesn't just kill, he devours--and we know
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Read this on a roadtrip- finished in 2 days. It moved quickly, but the gory descriptions were somewhat disturbing. I liked the characters, but felt like the writing was somehow lacking. Like the book had been pumped out without much thought outside of plot.
A masterpiece in suspense. Very clever and well written with memorable characters.
Does turn out to be a bit creepy and no shortage of twisted minds in the book. One Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter comes to mind! Dr. Lecter is a wonderful character and put to full use in this psychological thriller.
The book will not throw any cheap thrills at you, but it will terrify you with underlying fear and tension.
Quick Read. A prerequisite for suspense lovers. ...more
Does turn out to be a bit creepy and no shortage of twisted minds in the book. One Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter comes to mind! Dr. Lecter is a wonderful character and put to full use in this psychological thriller.
The book will not throw any cheap thrills at you, but it will terrify you with underlying fear and tension.
Quick Read. A prerequisite for suspense lovers. ...more
