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The Silence of the Lambs

Book • 1988
The Silence of the Lambs, published in 1988, is a novel by Thomas Harris that follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she is assigned to capture the serial killer known as 'Buffalo Bill.

' To gain insights into the case, Starling seeks the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant forensic psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer.

The novel explores the complex and manipulative relationship between Starling and Lecter as they navigate the dark and intricate world of serial killers.

The story delves into themes of psychological profiling, trauma, and the cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and criminals.

The novel is renowned for its detailed characterization and its impact on the thriller genre, and it has been adapted into a highly acclaimed film directed by Jonathan Demme.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

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Brian Cox
as an example of a book that explores the character archetype of a butterfly collector.
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Anonymous Host
when describing the media's comparisons of Gilberto Valli to the fictional cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
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referencing a quote to suggest people desire what they see regularly.
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David Justice
in reference to Jodie Foster's character in the film of the same name.
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Andrew Klavan
as an example of art requiring an understanding of good and evil, specifically Hannibal Lecter's role.
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Derek Thompson
when discussing his favorite movies and their relation to serial killers.
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Ginny Yurich
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Andrew Klavan
's discussion of literature and murder.
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Ginny Yurich
as recommending Silence of the Lambs.
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Simon Mayo
when discussing a film he saw in Atlanta.
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Wouter de Winther
in een vergelijking met de outfit van Frans Timmermans, verwijzend naar een scène met Hannibal Lecter.
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Suzy Weiss
when discussing the first horror movie she watched.
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Merlin Mann
when discussing his new way of writing online.
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Timothy Keller
in the context of the modern secular worldview and its inability to address the problem of evil.
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Peter James
as one of his go-to books and later in the conversation when describing bad guy character traits.
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MICHAEL SHERMER
as a basis for some of the stories in Caroline Frazier's new book.
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