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

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

4.5

Better than its previous instalment by virtue of having more Lecter in it. The plot is also basically just Jonathan Demme's 1991 movie with a little more lore drops and detail. Surprisingly, a lot of the dialogue in the film is straight-up taken from this book, which is a discovery I really liked.

Hannibal and Clarice's interactions spark good banter and tension, and are easily the best part of this book.
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