The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

The Silence of the Lambs

Hannibal Lecter #2

Thomas Harris

352 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

As part of the search for a serial murderer nicknames Buffalo Bill, FBI trainee Clarice Starling is given an assignment. She must visit a man confined to a high-security facility for the criminally insane and interview him. That man, Dr. Hannibal ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,073 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 82%
mysterious 74%
adventurous 19%
challenging 17%
emotional 11%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
informative 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 32% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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