564 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787463370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 08 June 1999
Description
Hannibal killed nine people before he was caught. And five on his escape. Two of his victims survived - one of them is in an asylum; but the other craves revenge. Mason Verger, a paraplegic confined to a respirator since his encounter with Dr Lect...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,064 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
mysterious 56%
challenging 31%
adventurous 19%
emotional 14%
sad 9%
reflective 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 31% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Murder, GoreModerate
Child abuse, Homophobia, Body horrorMinor
Pedophilia, Racism, Animal cruelty
564 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787463370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 08 June 1999
Description
Hannibal killed nine people before he was caught. And five on his escape. Two of his victims survived - one of them is in an asylum; but the other craves revenge. Mason Verger, a paraplegic confined to a respirator since his encounter with Dr Lect...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,064 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
mysterious 56%
challenging 31%
adventurous 19%
emotional 14%
sad 9%
reflective 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 31% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Murder, GoreModerate
Child abuse, Homophobia, Body horrorMinor
Pedophilia, Racism, Animal cruelty