A review by gingerroot
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Very, very interesting book. The utilized word choice, pacing, and overall prose is wonderful. As the book moves on and the characters mental state changes so does the narration--at times I found myself fully immersed in the world of Will Graham and Francis Dolarhyde.
Spoiler The appearance of Dr. Lecter was a welcome surprise! I found his charactization charming and deeply unsettling.
Needles to say, I'm excited to continue reading the work of Thomas Harris.
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