Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Quarter 2 SSR
The book I read for our second quarter reading assignment was the Red Dragon by Thomas Harris. The story follows Will Graham, an ex FBI detective, who was asked to help investigate a serial killer referred to as the "Tooth Fairy" who broke into houses at night and killed entire families by shooting them in their beds. Graham reluctantly agreed to investigate the case. Graham investigated the house of the Tooth Fairy's victims, the Leeds. He couldn't find any clues that could lead to a suspect, so he decided that he needed to consult Dr. Hannibal Lecter for help. Lecter is my favorite character because of how mysterious, strong, and intelligent he is. Hannibal Lecter was a psychiatrist who was also a cannibalistic serial killer. He is very strong and was said to have ripped a nurse's tongue out without his heart rate going over 85. The doctors didn't even know what kind of mental illness Lecter has, but he is called a "pure sociopath" by Dr. Chilton. He was a static character without any character development and only played a vital role in a small part of the book. His main role in the story was giving the antagonist, the Tooth Fairy, Graham's address in a letter, causing Graham's wife and stepson to evacuate their home, fearing that the Tooth Fairy will come after them.
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This book sounds horrifyingly entertaining. Serial killers have always freaked me out more than anything of the paranormal sort, and to have an entire book about one seems to be a recipe for creepiness. The entire plot of the novel sounds riveting though, especially because of its mysterious aspects. Though your favorite character was only "vital" in a small part of the book, I can see why he appealed to you.
ReplyDeleteAs Hannah said in her response, this novel sounds very entertaining in a very frightening way. This story seems like a great fit for me as I enjoy reading about crime and investigation because many of my relatives are associated with law enforcement. I hope to find this novel someday and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWhy you would choose someone as terrifying as Hannibal as your main character is something I will never understand. I can see why he stands out to you, but the fact that he is a "pure sociopath" should make you concerned.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really interesting. It seems like this character is the crazy one that immediately draws the reader in with his craziness. I really enjoy books that has a small role but a big impact in the book.
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