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A review by theneverendingtbr
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
'A census taker tried to quantify me once. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a big Amarone. Go back to school, little Starling.'
This one starts off with the FBI needing help from a imprisoned psychiatrist called Hannibal Lecter who committed at least seven cannibalistic murders, they need his insight in order to catch a serial killer called Buffalo Bill, who enjoys wearing the flayed skins of his victims.
Clarice Starling, a pretty FBI cadet is asked to visit Lecter and charm him into offering help.
My first time read of this and I've never seen the movie, shocking I know!
The plot and characters are awesome.
It’s one of the darkest and fascinating thrillers I’ve ever read.
Now to watch the adaptation.
This one starts off with the FBI needing help from a imprisoned psychiatrist called Hannibal Lecter who committed at least seven cannibalistic murders, they need his insight in order to catch a serial killer called Buffalo Bill, who enjoys wearing the flayed skins of his victims.
Clarice Starling, a pretty FBI cadet is asked to visit Lecter and charm him into offering help.
My first time read of this and I've never seen the movie, shocking I know!
The plot and characters are awesome.
It’s one of the darkest and fascinating thrillers I’ve ever read.
Now to watch the adaptation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Gore, and Violence