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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 7 episodes

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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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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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David Justice
in reference to Jodie Foster's character in the film of the same name.
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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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Erin Moriarty
as the movie featuring Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychopath.
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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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Angela Kingdon
as the author of the book where Clarice Starling is one of the characters.
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Andrew Klavan
, referencing a scene where the murderer dehumanizes the victim, illustrating how murder deprives another person of their humanity.
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Andrew Klavan
for the shocking scene in the story.
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Karen Kilgariff
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Georgia Hardstark
while discussing the Co-ed Killer case.
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