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lici01's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
octavia_cade's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.5
I read and reviewed both books collected here separately, so this is basically just for my own records. Dragon got four stars from me and Lambs three, so the average is obvious.
Honestly, my perception of this series is so very coloured by the tv series Hannibal - one of my absolute favourites - that I'm not sure how much of my reaction to the books is actually for the books, and how much is a reflection of the show. Season three was, I think, my least favourite of the series, the one that reflects Red Dragon, yet I prefer the book version to that of Lambs. Go figure. Maybe because it's been a while since I rewatched that the book characters are hitting differently, but there it is... my preferences are inconsistent. I know it and don't care. I enjoyed the first book more than the second.
Honestly, my perception of this series is so very coloured by the tv series Hannibal - one of my absolute favourites - that I'm not sure how much of my reaction to the books is actually for the books, and how much is a reflection of the show. Season three was, I think, my least favourite of the series, the one that reflects Red Dragon, yet I prefer the book version to that of Lambs. Go figure. Maybe because it's been a while since I rewatched that the book characters are hitting differently, but there it is... my preferences are inconsistent. I know it and don't care. I enjoyed the first book more than the second.
sammiesuehazel's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great well crafted story. The details of how Buffalo Bill went about his thought process and just daily life is terrifying. Hannibal and Clarice's back and forth is so interesting as well. The film is the reason I decided read because I love it so much, and I love the book just as much. There's extra details not in the film that makes it even scarier.
gothkicks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Classic Harris
thatonewhoreads's review against another edition
3.0
Red Dragon, at times, was interesting to read. it gave off such an 80s vibes and i really enjoyed that. what I didn't enjoy was, something massive happens and then it goes stop and start with the flow of the story. it really turned off the book at times.
Silence of the Lambs, Dr.Lecter was so interesting to read about!!! i loved how he talked, he gripped me in so quick. but there were times where the pacing of the story falls off. at times there were parts of the book that was so gripping and i really enjoyed that.
overall the book had its moments that really shined but then the lacklustre pacing really made the book challenging to keep interest in.
Silence of the Lambs, Dr.Lecter was so interesting to read about!!! i loved how he talked, he gripped me in so quick. but there were times where the pacing of the story falls off. at times there were parts of the book that was so gripping and i really enjoyed that.
overall the book had its moments that really shined but then the lacklustre pacing really made the book challenging to keep interest in.
lauranoonz's review against another edition
5.0
I was already a fan of the films and the tv-show so I knew I would like the novels too. It really lived up to the expectation and more. Simply could not put it down, despite already knowing how the stories would unfold.
A very enjoyable read and I am now on to the next one!
A very enjoyable read and I am now on to the next one!
shirin_mandi's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not a very psychological thriller reader, too much violence for me, but here I am with 5 bright stars for Hannibal Lecter!
Is something wrong with me if I find him incredibly awesome, fabulous, charming and irresistible?! Shame on me.
Is something wrong with me if I find him incredibly awesome, fabulous, charming and irresistible?! Shame on me.
iamsatan666's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0