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Red Dragon

By: Thomas Harris
Narrated by: Chris Sarandon
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From the author of Silence of the Lambs, it's the terrifying tale that introduced the world to Hannibal "the Cannibal" Lecter. There's a serial killer on the loose who specializes in murdering innocent, happy families, and now it's up to FBI Special Agent Will Graham to understand the brutal killer's motivation and anticipate his next move. Graham needs to get inside the killer's mind; to do that, he needs the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the brilliant and vicious mass murderer whom Graham locked away years ago. The psychotic psychiatrist Lecter guides Graham deep into the Red Dragon's twisted world of demonic ritual and violence.
©1989 Yazoo Enterprises, Inc, All Rights Reserved (P)1989 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved
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"Red Dragon is an engine designed for one purpose - to make the pulse pound, the heart palpitate, the fear glands secrete." (The New York Times Book Review)

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Spectacular suspenseful

I grew up during the 80s and my father Rented the movie I fell in love with the creativity of the story the characters the soundtrack. The book feels in some of those gaps that film doesn’t have time for which helps you will really enjoy this book.

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Great book

Awesome story with lots of twist. Hated the narrator though. Made Lector sound a scared nerd. His constant loud breathing was also distracting.

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awesome book

I really loved this book could not stop reading and loved this thrilling story so captivating

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Abridged removed most of Hannibal

The story is much faster paced and not quite as dark as the unabridged version. It seemed to not include all the original Will Graham and Hannibal interactions which I think makes the book the most fascinating. Good book, great story, but not excellent. If I’m reading a Hannibal series book I expect atleast all the Hannibal experiences included.

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Why is the unabridged not available in English??

Why only the short version available in English? Seriously, it's available unabridged in other languages on audible but not English. Perplexing..............

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DIFFERENT FROM THE MOVIE

Being different from the move and being abrifged made this a bad listen. Dont bother.

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yaaass

yes, all the yes. such prose, such madness. instant classic, for the serial killer-phile in you.

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It wasn't bad, too little of Hannibal though

The story is good, very similar to the show (third season Hannibal). A little bit too short.

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not enough

it feels like more was left out than intended. not exactly worth the time really.

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Great Voice Work

Already a Chris Sarandon fan, but this added a new level. He brought the characters to life with his voices and accents. Great listen!

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