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Red Dragon
by Thomas Harris
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This novel managed to keep me on the edge of my seat even despite the fact that I already had a pretty complete knowledge of the plot as a result of its screen adaptations. This was the first of Harris' novels that I've read, and I was honestly surprised by the borderline lyricism that his prose achieves at times - it's gritty and beautiful at the same time. I don't think I've read anything else that manages to achieve this level of suspense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence