littlelea05 's review for:

Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris

3.75

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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3.75 stars...I still enjoyed this book but not as much as the others. This is the prequel to how Hannibal Lector became who he is, the backstory to hid upbringing in Lithuania, France and hoe he came to the US. It's definitely got a shock and awe feel to it. Lots a WWII/nazi occupation. Some parts were a little squeamish. As he hunts down the group of nazi sympathizers who killed his family and pillaged his home. I still think it's definitely worth a read getting to know your favorite cannibal/psychiatrist. Also you know I read it with my brain narrating Hannibal in Anthony Hopkins voice haha