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?
Matthew Dawson In my opinion, both Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs stand on their own as separate novels. I would read them in order anyway, but it's not require…moreIn my opinion, both Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs stand on their own as separate novels. I would read them in order anyway, but it's not required to enjoy the series as a whole. (less)
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