Crime
The Silence of the Lambs
1988·352 pages
FBI trainee Clarice Starling enlists imprisoned cannibal Hannibal Lecter to help catch a serial killer in this tense psychological thriller.
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FBI trainee Clarice Starling enlists imprisoned cannibal Hannibal Lecter to help catch a serial killer in this tense psychological thriller.
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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...
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Romance & sex
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Sexual violence, assault, and objectification depicted; includes a scene of masturbation with ejaculation directed at a character.
Violence & gore
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Graphic body horror, cannibalism, skinning, torture, murder, and severe injury shown in detail.
Profanity
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Moderate strong language used in dialogue and tense situations.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Antagonist's gender identity and transformation central to plot with anti-trans elements present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Explores institutional power dynamics and manipulation in law enforcement.
Self-harm / suicide
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Mentions of suicidal thoughts by characters.
Abuse & suffering
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Captivity, torture, murder, sexual assault, and psychological cruelty depicted extensively.
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