The Silence of the Lambs

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About this book

The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror novel by Thomas Harris. First published in 1988, it is the sequel to Harris's 1981 novel Red Dragon. Both novels feature the cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter, this time pitted against FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling. The novel won the 1988 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. The novel also won the 1989 Anthony Award for Best Novel. It was nominated for the 1989 World Fantasy Award. ---------- Also contained in: - Red Dragon / The Silence of the Lambs

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4.5/5 · 1090 readers · 325 pages · ≈ 6 h 01 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read The Silence of the Lambs?

About ≈ 6 h 01 m — 325 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Silence of the Lambs~6 h 01 m

How many pages is The Silence of the Lambs?

325 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Silence of the Lambs325

What genre is The Silence of the Lambs?

It sits on the Psychology, Mystery, Fiction shelves.

Has The Silence of the Lambs been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Clarice.

Is The Silence of the Lambs in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in The Silence of the Lambs?

The main characters include Hannibal Lecter, Clarice Starling, Jack Crawford, Catherine Baker Martin.

Where does The Silence of the Lambs take place?

It is set in United States, Quantico, Maryland.

Who wrote The Silence of the Lambs?

Thomas Harris (1119–0).

Setting United StatesQuanticoMaryland Characters Hannibal LecterClarice StarlingJack CrawfordCatherine Baker Martin
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