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A review by abbyluvsfrogs444
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Reading this book was a ride. I've seen the movie, so I know what happens, but I was still on the edge of my seat. There are a lot of issues in this book including sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. I didn't enjoy that part of the book. But the rest of it was good. It's honestly quite a brilliant story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail