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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?
Allison I would also read Hannibal Rising, the prequel, because right now it is one of my favorites and it's really a nice opener. I read them in chronologica…moreI would also read Hannibal Rising, the prequel, because right now it is one of my favorites and it's really a nice opener. I read them in chronological order, but the published order is also a good way to go.(less)
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