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David James asked this question about The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, #2):
Is it required to read Red Dragon first, or can I start with Silence of the Lambs and read Red Dragon afterwards?
Emmy I read Silence of the Lambs before I read Red Dragon, and I didn't have any problems. I'm rereading Silence and have been finding little references to…moreI read Silence of the Lambs before I read Red Dragon, and I didn't have any problems. I'm rereading Silence and have been finding little references to Red Dragon that I had not picked up on the first time. Usually, I say you should read books in order, but at least for these two, it doesn't really matter.(less)
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The Silence of the Lambs
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