A review by acogna
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The beginning does slog and the logistics of the prose tend to whizz by mystery details, but the narrative's strength really lies in the intensely frightening and fascinating psychological labyrinths that the book forces you to navigate.
The moments of prose where they blend into bursts of stream of consciousness in Dolarhyde's mind are extremely haunting and excellent to read.


But if you're reading this to find Dr. Hannibal Lecter, you might find yourself disappointed. And are better off starting at the second novel.
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