A review by antmahn
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

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

4.5

The Silence of the Lambs is my absolute favorite movie, and the book does not disappoint. It’s beautifully written. The one thing that is a tiny bit disappointing is that some of the most iconic lines from the movie aren’t verbatim in the book, but obviously that’s not the book’s fault. 
As a trans person I’m very glad about the distinction made between Buffalo Bill and actual trans people.
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