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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.
' 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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