Hannibal Rising
by Thomas Harris
Taste attributes: thrillercrimepsychologicalhistoricalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancetroubled leadsself destruction/implosion
Boxlist takeUnsavoury and serious: an emotional thriller, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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2.9 / 5
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About This Book
Hannibal Rising is a novel by American author Thomas Harris, published in 2006. It is a prequel to his three previous books featuring his most famous character, the cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The novel was released with an initial printing of at least 1.5 million copies[1] and met with a mixed critical response.
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- Author
- Thomas Harris
- Published
- 2006
- Pages
- 341
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