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The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2)
The Silence of the Lambs - Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2
Author: Thomas Harris
As part of the search for a serial murderer nicknames "Buffalo Bill," FBI trainee Clarice Starling is given an assignment. She must visit a man confined to a high-security facility for the criminally insane and interview him. — That man, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, is a former psychiatrist with unusual tastes and an intense curiosity about the...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780099446781
ISBN-10: 0099446782
Publication Date: 8/8/2002
Pages: 421
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Arrow
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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 reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The book is always better--grittier, scarier, more real.
constant-reader avatar reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 130 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
One of the best psychological thrillers ever written, and personally, Thomas Harris' very best work. Bravo!
reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 170 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Hannibal Lecter is once more sought out for his expertise in serial killers, being as how he is one himself. This time it's a young agent, Clarice Starling, who needs his help in stopping a killer who skins his victims. During the course of the investigation, Clarice must learn a lot about herself and the man who is helping her to save the life of a young hostage. This is the best in the Hannibal Lecter series, by far! If you don't read any other book in this series, read this one. It's even self-contained, so you don't have to worry about getting lost in backstory.
trevor avatar reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Harris delivers a fast-reading, fascinating crime thriller with Silence of the Lambs. A lot of research went into this book and I found the informational, procedural passages very interesting. The focal characters, Starling, Lecter, and Crawford are compelling and run deeper than the characters you will find in most thrillers. Harris makes you care about Starling and pull for her, without resorting to melodrama. This book is well-written and worth reading, even if you've seen the movie already.
sadpoetgirl avatar reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 26 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
great book - well written characters
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 reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 9 more book reviews
This book thrilled me to the end, even though I saw the movie first.
pinkcypress avatar reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 86 more book reviews
Great book! The best of the Hannibal Lector series.
reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 1217 more book reviews
Book type is paperback, don't know why it is listed as unbound.
reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 224 more book reviews
I have seen the movie many times, but just got around to reading the book. It's an excellent story well worth reading.
reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on
This book was AWESOME.
This was the first of the Hannibal series that I read, and I just loved it.
I am going to read the rest of the series now.
hoopridge avatar reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 252 more book reviews
Scary. Just plain scary. If you haven't seen the movie, where have you been? Wait...that wasn't kind. I meant to say, if you haven't seen the movie (or even if you have), READ THIS. Spare writing style, so it's rather hard to get into the book at first, but once you're in, you're in for a wild ride. Scary. Really scary. Have I mentioned this is scary?
reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on
Great book, will def read again
Wings1295 avatar reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
The great novel by Harris, before he lost his way with the sequel books. This one is a suspensful read.
reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on + 12 more book reviews
(From Amazon.com) Clarice Starling, a precociously self-disciplined FBI trainee, is dispatched by her boss, Section Chief Jack Crawford, the FBI's most successful tracker of serial killers, to see whether she can learn anything useful from Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Lecter's a gifted psychopath whose nickname is "The Cannibal" because he likes to eat parts of his victims. Isolated by his crimes from all physical contact with the human race, he plays an enigmatic game of "Clue" with Starling, providing her with snippets of data that, if she is smart enough, will lead her to the criminal.

(Me) I thought the movie was better, but I saw it before reading the book.
n3m3sez avatar reviewed The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 2) on
I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book! If you enjoyed the 1991 movie, this is a must-read!

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