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sir_meowsalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
gilmargirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
creonpotier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, and Violence
pariah735's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Gun violence
mal8181's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
ripxreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual violence
alpinkpaca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
patriciacbs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual violence, and Violence
milda_mark's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Rape, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death and Cannibalism
hocuscrocus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
First, there are some parts of this book that are truly disgusting. Read with caution and mind the content warnings.
Second, if your main exposure to this series is the NBC Hannibal adaptation, just know this is a very different style of storytelling. I've loved every bit of media related to this series from childhood (I may never understand why my dad let me watch Silence of the Lambs at 8) and I consider NBC's Hannibal to be a masterpiece. That said, the books are much more linear. Maybe a little dry at times. I personally enjoy Thomas Harris' writing style, but as always, your mileage may vary.
I could go on forever and ever about how much I love this book and the rest of the series but I'll spare the essay here. It's a great story to be enjoyed safely and with an open mind.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Racism and Dementia