Red Dragon
by Thomas Harris
Taste attributes: thrillercrimedetectivepsychologicalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seems
Boxlist takeA morally murky thriller that is weighty, fresh and heightened. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
Red Dragon is a novel by American author Thomas Harris, first published in 1981. The plot follows former FBI profiler Will Graham, who comes out of retirement to find and apprehend an enigmatic serial-killer nicknamed "The Tooth Fairy".
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- Thomas Harris
- Published
- 1981
- Pages
- 373
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