Hannibal

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Sequel to: [The Silence of the Lambs][1] Hannibal is a novel by American author Thomas Harris, published in 1999. It is the third in his series featuring Dr. Hannibal Lecter and the second to feature FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling. The novel takes place seven years after the events of The Silence of the Lambs and deals with the intended revenge of one of Lecter's victims. [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL23481W/The_silence_of_the_lambs

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What order should I read the Hannibal Lecter series?

Read Hannibal first, then follow the publication order above — The Silence of the Lambs, then Red Dragon, then Red Dragon, then The Silence of the Lambs, then Hannibal Rising.

How long does it take to read Hannibal?

About ≈ 9 h 07 m — 492 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mHannibal~9 h 07 m

How many pages is Hannibal?

492 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Hannibal492

What genre is Hannibal?

It sits on the Horror, Thriller, Mystery shelves.

Has Hannibal been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Hannibal (2001), Hannibal.

Is Hannibal in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Hannibal?

The main characters include Hannibal Lecter (Fictitious character), Clarice Starling, Barney Matthews.

Where does Hannibal take place?

It is set in Florence, Italy, United States.

Who wrote Hannibal?

Thomas Harris (1119–0).

Hannibal Lecter — reading order

  1. → Hannibal (1999) you are here
  2. 1 The Silence of the Lambs
  3. 2 Red Dragon
  4. 3 Red Dragon (1981)
  5. 4 The Silence of the Lambs (1988)
  6. 5 Hannibal Rising (2006)
Setting FlorenceItalyUnited States Characters Hannibal Lecter (Fictitious character)Clarice StarlingHannibal LecterBarney Matthews
“CLARICE STARLING'S MUSTANG boomed up the entrance ramp at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on Massachusetts Avenue, a headquarters rented from the Reverend Sun Myung Moon in the interest of economy.”