I really like this book. And Clarice.

So Clarice is on the case too and she wants to know more from Hannibal. Crawford is really reserved. But I think this is because of his experience with Dr. Lecter.

I enjoyed the scene with Rode and Pilch, the two entomologists and am curious what the meaning behind the cocoon may be.

Clarice made her first impression on tv. ;) That scene was a bit unconfortable because of her powerlessness and the typical bahavior of the reporter.

I really am no good in this, I really don't know what to discuss. I think I need other opinions to say something more. ^^°

Fran: You are more than welcome. As Ms_Zuralli said, we are only a good hundred pages in the book and have to decide how much we want to read till this sunday. Only two weeks in.
Well, I think we can say again 7 Chapters. What do you both think?


Ms_Zuralli: Do you know why you are reserved about female lead characters in Thriller?
I know one I liked so far, Smoky Barret by Cody McFadyen. BUT it is also a bit over the top. I mean I can't take it seriously.

My first thought with the Valentines Gift was: Oh no, don't touch anything! And then it appeared to only be a mannequin... and then... not. That was gross. Maybe Hannibal wants to make himself more interesting for Crawford. Dr. Lecter said himself he wants something from him - but Crawford doesn't talk to him.
And yeah... why had Raspail told Lecter THAT. But since he is a psychiatrist, he may manipulated his patient?

Yes, Clarice handled the officers well. And I liked that she told Crawford she found his behaviour "between men" intolerable.

At the scene with the reportes Clarice didn't have her credentials. And I think she only got an ID for a very short amount of time - maybe 2 weeks? I don't remember that.

Okay, with entomophobia this was hard to read for you, that is understandable. And so I won't say much to this part.

And now I want to read some more. It is fun to finally talk about a book. It makes it a bit more intense. "A Song of Ice and Fire" was the last I wanted to constantly talk about, but I found noone. And I didn't knew if there is much to talk about in any of the books that I wrote in the poll. They were just on my SuB.
I hope for recommendations for the new poll.

Have a nice day

We are going on a trip this weekend, I'll be writing monday afternoon.

Sorry, there were a few things that needed my attention. But now I am back.

It was almost painful to read how Clarice waited for Crawford. I mean she packed her thingsup only to be disappointed. I didn't know if it was to be prepared or if she had her hopes to high. But in the end she got her way.

Jame Gumb wasn't something I expected. And I seriously found the situation with the dog disturbing. There are often this kind of relationships to dogs in books which gave me chills - I don't really know why.
And this basement. Muah. There wasn't much information about Catherines condition.

Chilton is a wretched creature. In a way I feel sorry for him. He is alone... this does something to people. But Clarice did handle him well. It's sad that he can't be trusted.

So there will be the next interview with Dr. Lecter. I really want to know what Klaus got to do with everything. And was it really Jame?

Ms_Zuralli wrote:Though to be honest, I don't think I would have even thought to leave my apartment to help a stranger out of the blue like that. My self-preservation is pretty high from living in New York. Plus common sense dictates that you don't do things like that when it's the middle of the night. I'm also curious as to how witnesses were saying that they saw her enter and exit her apartment, but didn't see what she was up to or see that a man with a van was there.

I live in a little town - in the countryside. And I wouldn't do such a thing when I am alone!
I always wonder how little witnesses can add to the investigation. People tend to look away. I never understood that.

It's interesting that Crawford keeps sending Clarice to deal with Lecter, when he himself won't. But I suppose that comes from Clarice being the only one that Lecter has actually spoken to, and sending Crawford in would be giving Lecter to much.

I think I will read Red Dragon as well to understand Crawfords attitude a little better. But you are right, he won't give Lecter that.


I think we could read a little more, the following chapters are really short. This sunday should work out!

Edit: I stopped reading after chapter 34, before Clarice is going to talk to Lecter again.

This Chilton is going on my nerves. Why have people be like this? What if he ruined everything? The only good thing is, that Senator Baker thinks he is some kind of idiot. That was satisfying.

That Jame thinks of Catherine as material didn't shock me. And I don't know if I find it sad or disturbing. That he sat hours to watch this creature shows his obsession.

This Krendler guy got it all wrong. Was he intimidated by Clarice, or was it just his order? What's his problem? I am glad that Clarice has decided to do something before she flights back. What will she find out when talking to Lecter? Is she able to detect the lie? Will she find the reason for his behaviour?

And what if Lecter escapes? Because that is something he thinks of and even Barney doen't trust the new facility.

I really want to read more, so I think up to chapter 48. You don't maybe have time on weekdays so that we can end this book sooner?

Edit. Again.
I think I wait for an answer... maybe some day this coming week? If not, next sunday I end this book.

So, yes, I ended the book. It was a good read. I liked the outcome and I think Clarice was great. She stood her ground.
I also like that she is goin to date this guy. Ups, was it Pilch or Rode? I don't know but I forgot it already.
And Hannibal did really escape. That was a gruesome event!

So. Don't know what I would like to discuss, but if somebody has any opinion, feel free to write it down.

I hope we try this again? I really hope there are some users out there who like to join.