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Summary: A HUGE Disappointment
Review: I know, I know, how could it possibly have lived up to Silence of the Lambs? But I thought there was a CHANCE. Turns out Hannibal isn't a monster at all, he's one of the good guys, and law enforcement is all on the take. And maybe I missed this, but did Harris only write in sentence fragments before, or is this a new affectation? His sentences begin in the middle, and then drift off, like you are walking into the middle of a conversation that already began. Then just for jollies, every once in a while he shifts into the second person, as though you are standing in the doorway watching all of this unfold and he is inviting you in to participate. And then he jumps back to third person narration. I had heard that Harris would not allow anyone to edit his book, and I believe it. I look forward to the edited version.
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Summary: Where is Will Graham when you need him?
Review: Don't get me wrong. I loved Mr. Harris's new attempt but the character of Clarice Starling isn't the same. I do realize that time has passed between her success in killing Buffalo Bill in Lambs but this Starling isn't that entertaining. Mr. Harris should of pulled Will Graham out this time. The plot would of made more sense and given back the mystery of Dr. Lecter's motives. It would of been intresting to see Dr. Lecter encounter Will Graham in the open. Perhaps this is for the future. So for now enjoy Hannibal for what its worth.
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Summary: Art reflects Art
Review: After reading Thomas Harris' latest forray into the world of Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Special Agent Clarice Starling, it struck me that the two previous films based on Harris' work (_Manhunter_, i.e. _The Red Dragon_, and _Silence of the Lambs_) seem to have influenced the culmination of this so-called "trilogy." Reading _Hannibal_ one cannot escape the images and performances that Harris' characters carry with them from the film medium (there's an interesting thesis for all you film students out there: Evident Affects of Film on the Literary Medium in the Work of Thomas Harris). One also wonders if this follow-up to _Silence of the Lambs_ is more a continuation of the novel or the Oscar-winning film. I would lean towards the film's influence, as much of the writing is curt and precise, dealing with immediate sights and sounds, much like a film screenplay. In any event, the book is an easy read, as well as being entertaining in its own right, and perfect for a day of reading by the shore this summer.
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Summary: Press Through Any Initial Disappointment and KEEP READING!
Review: I was so disappointed and bored initially as I read 'Hannibal' that I was ready to chuck it by the end of the first section. Then I decided to check "Customer Reviews" on the Internet. Based on some of the positive comments, I picked up the book again. Beginning wih Section Two, I became mesmerized by the chain of events, relishing every word. It just kept getting better and better. S-o-o-o, if at first you don't like it, just keep reading. At some point, it'll cease being just words on paper. You'll get drawn into the macabre world Thomas Harris has brilliantly created. I shake my head when I think of how close I came to not reaping the rewards of this book. READ THIS BOOK!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I could not wait for this book to be published! I wrote the date on my calendar so I could pick it up the day it was released. What a disappointment it turned out to be. The ending was so ridiculous that I just skimmed the last few pages. I would definitely recommend waiting until the paperback comes out or borrowing it from the library. I didn't even offer it to any friends to read.
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Summary: Don't waste your time!
Review: I regret the time I wasted reading this book. The plotting is simplistic and the juvenile ending hardly worthy of a teen horror flick. The constant shift of perspective and person (first person plural?) does not help. Dr. Lector as protagonist? I don't think so! Endowing him with a horrible childhood event, Harris wants to justify everything Lector does as somehow acceptable. He attempts to excuse Lector with the same simplistic psychology ("Poor Hannibal, he can't help himself!) he satirizes in the novel. I had more sympathy for the professional killers. At least, they had some trace of an ethical system. Finally, there is the poor Clarise. Harris has become the cannibal, feeding her to Lector who devours her psyche and repeatedly "rapes" her in a doubly incestuous relationship. I hardly think even poor Mishe would approve (she of the tooth in the toilet). This book belongs in the toilet! I recommend it for the remainder stack, the sooner the better.
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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: I could hardly put this book down. It was scarey, horrifying, and tense. I found Hannibal's victims to be even more evil than he is. I also did not find the ending as awful as others did. I was surprised and satisfied by it. I understand the event that triggered Hannibal's psycopathic state, but I want to know the process. It made me very, very curious to learn more about psycopathic and psychotic personalities. This book was not perfect, but it was entertaining and satisfying.
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Summary: Harris finishes the saga of hannibal and starling
Review: the first 80 % of the book sailed along just like its twopredecessors, but the last 20% or so of the book was a disappointment.Red Dragon is still harris' masterpiece.
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Summary: You'll be disappointed.
Review: I know you don't want to hear it, but unfortunately it's true. This book is terrible! How can it be that a writer as talented as Harris has produced this? Unbelievably bad. A huge, huge, disappointment and a giant missed opportunity for Harris. If you have fond memories of Starling & Hannibal, do not taint them by reading this rubbish; keep your memories of the characters as they currently stand. Spend your time & money elsewhere.
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Summary: I loved it!
Review: Thank you Mr. Harris! I've been dying to read this and finally got my mitts on a copy. It was miles beyond the formulaic work of the summer pop fiction whodunnits. Those of you who detest change or don't like to think when you read, avoid this book. Now bring on the movie!
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