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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?
Reagan Nelson It's almost as if the novels are separate. There's very little reference to Red Dragon in Silence of the Lambs. I read them in chronological order of …moreIt's almost as if the novels are separate. There's very little reference to Red Dragon in Silence of the Lambs. I read them in chronological order of publication, but you could read either independently. (less)
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The Silence of the Lambs
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