The Silence of the Lambs
by Thomas Harris
Taste attributes: thrillercrimedetectivehorrorpsychologicalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelineargrittyenclosedemotive & stirringfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seemsdeep rivalry
Boxlist takeAn unsavoury, smart thriller: weighty and fresh. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror novel by Thomas Harris. First published in 1988, it is the sequel to Harris's 1981 novel Red Dragon. Both novels feature the cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter, this time pitted against FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling.
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- Thomas Harris
- Published
- 1988
- Pages
- 352
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