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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.

Mentioned by

Jessica St. Clair

Karen Kilgariff

Georgia Hardstark

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Brian Cox

as an example of a book that explores the character archetype of a butterfly collector.

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Mentioned by

David Justice

in reference to Jodie Foster's character in the film of the same name.

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Mentioned by

Bill Simmons

while discussing the author of the books.

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Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

when discussing his favorite movies and their relation to serial killers.

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Recommended by

Ginny Yurich

after being inspired by

Andrew Klavan

's discussion of literature and murder.

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Mentioned by

Ginny Yurich

as recommending Silence of the Lambs.

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Mentioned when discussing books that explore the presence of God.

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Mentioned by Maria when discussing novels that have been adapted into films.

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Mentioned by

Simon Mayo

when discussing a film he saw in Atlanta.

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Mentioned by

Merlin Mann

when discussing his new way of writing online.

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Speaker 3 mentions it referring to the person causing trouble in the story.

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Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

in the context of the modern secular worldview and its inability to address the problem of evil.

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mentions watching the movie, followed by reading the book.

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Mentioned by

Erin Moriarty

as the movie featuring Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychopath.

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Referenced by

Jessica St. Clair

when talking about what scary movie could affect her daughter, that she doesn't know what her 'Silence of the Lambs' is.

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Mentioned by

Angela Kingdon

as the author of the book where Clarice Starling is one of the characters.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Klavan

, referencing a scene where the murderer dehumanizes the victim, illustrating how murder deprives another person of their humanity.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Klavan

for the shocking scene in the story.

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Mentioned by

Karen Kilgariff

and

Georgia Hardstark

while discussing the Co-ed Killer case.

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Mentioned by

Suzy Weiss

when discussing the first horror movie she watched.

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