![]() ![]() I chalk this disappointment up to three things: It lacks flow and took me weeks to finish. ![]() After the high of The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal will let you down. It is also a standalone novel that would be enjoyable to read separately. Red Dragon begins the story of Lecter and with solid writing and plot progression, this is a novel worth your time. Other characters from this first installment creep up later in the series and can you guess one of them. Dolarhyde is the epitome of psychotic and without the complexity of this character, the novel would be lackluster. You may become more invested in Francis Dolarhyde than William Graham. Whilst Graham is the ideal protagonist, Red Dragon's antagonist is golden. His thoughts and motives will leave you craving to understand him and explore more of his life. ![]() Another pro of Red Dragon that makes this novel a decent read is that Graham is an unusual protagonist. His ability is what calls him out of retirement to assist on a case with a killer similar to Hannibal Lecter. Graham is depicted as a highly intellectual individual with a unique way of thinking and it is this uniqueness that grants him insight when profiling murderers that other FBI analysts lack. ![]()
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