El silencio de los corderos/ The Silence of the Lambs

from jmourgos

Even though I still have not seen the film, I thought I'd explore Harris' world when I discovered a paperback very cheap at a local book swap. Though the book is marketed as all about Hannibal Lecter "the ultimate villain," it's really about the minds of criminals and the people who wish to stop ...

from es135

In the followup to Red Dragon, Thomas Harris manages to create the perfect serial killer novel. Of course Lecter is a brilliant character, but it is the frightening Buffalo Bill killer who helps to keep the pages turning. Clarice is a very human detective and readers will have no trouble devourin...

from Lauren2013

One of my all time favorites. Not a word is wasted in this bone-chilling thriller. The main character becomes the model for numerous film, tv and literary female FBI agents.

from trayceetee

Even better than the movie! I loved the movie--LOVED the book! It went so quickly. I felt there was a little more depth to it--more character development--than the movie, which is understandable. I really enjoyed it. Not sure if I'll be able to stomach Red Dragon or Hannibal, though.... I always ...

from ecataldi

One of my top five favorite books of all time. This is probably the fifth or sixth time I've read this book and the first time I've done so by listening to the audiobook and I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable that was. It was narrated by Kathy Bates who did a wonderful job! FBI student l...