Red Dragon

I read this book a long time ago in the early nineties. I read it after I had read Silence of the Lambs. This was at the same time as the film of Silence of the Lambs was big news and introduced everybody to Hannibal Lector. I am fascinated in him as a character both in the books I have read and the films I have seen.

Red Dragon is a very good serial killer novel. Most people know it because of the character of Hannibal Lector but he is just one of many characters that make up a really good story. The plot is very good with lots happening. The Tooth Fairy character is very scary and horrific.

I would very much like to re-read all the Hannibal Lector books at some time, hopefully all one after the other to immerse myself in a riveting storyline. I also really enjoy both film versions of Red Dragon. I saw Manhunter a long time before it was remade with Anthony Hopkins and prefer Manhunter to the remake.

A brilliant book and story introducing a great character.