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  • The Silence of the Lambs

  • By: Thomas Harris
  • Narrated by: Frank Muller
  • Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (8,071 ratings)

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The Silence of the Lambs

By: Thomas Harris
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Publisher's summary

A serial murderer known only by a grotesquely apt nickname—Buffalo Bill—is stalking women. He has a purpose, but no one can fathom it, for the bodies are discovered in different states. Clarice Starling, a young trainee at the FBI Academy, is surprised to be summoned by Jack Crawford, chief of the Bureau's Behavioral Science section. Her assignment: to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter—Hannibal the Cannibal—who is kept under close watch in the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.

Dr. Lecter is a former psychiatrist with a grisly history, unusual tastes, and an intense curiosity about the darker corners of the mind. His intimate understanding of the killer and of Clarice herself form the core of Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs—and ingenious, masterfully written book and an unforgettable classic of suspense fiction.

Please note: This is an historical recording. The audio quality represents the technology of the time when it was produced.

©1998 Thomas Harris (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Scary Tales are always best when told out loud, which is why a novel such as The Silence of the Lambs works so well on tape." (Playboy)

"Even if you’ve already loved the movie and the book, you’ll still love this production of this wildly successful thriller.... This telling should not be missed. Acclaimed and popular narrator Frank Muller does his usual great narration by changing timbre and the level of his voice and sometimes his accent. The characters sound exactly as they should in this wonderful production. It’s probably wise to stay away from listening to this while eating, but otherwise it’s a triumph." (AudioFile)

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Great listen

I highly recommend this novel. The narrator gives chilling renditions of both Lecter and Buffalo Bill

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Just watch the movie

This was a great book but if you’ve already watched the movie I would recommend skipping it.

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Fantastic

I read this book a long time ago and watched the movie. I just rewatched the movie and was so impressed I had to give the book a listen.

Simply Spellbinding

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perfection

Amazing story and an amazing vocal performance. Would gladly reccomend to other interested readers. cheers

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This Narrator!!!

This book is crazy, and Frank Muller does an outstanding job of bringing infamous characters such as Buffalo Bill and Hannibal Lecter to life! Never has a narrator made me love a book as much as I love this one!

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Great listen

Adds more to the film and listening to it I can see it rin in my head. Great listen and the narrator really tries to distinguish each character.

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Great spooky read

This is one of these books I revisit from times to time. It's nice to be able to listen along as well.

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A classic, so excellent

Love Frank Muller as a narrator. Love Thomas Harris’ work. Wish Frank was still around to do more narrations, his performance is excellent, as always.

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Thomas Harris is a genius

Having seen Anthony Hopkins portrayal of Hannibal Lector when it first came out and then a few times since, I was reminded of his amazing performance. in some of the most amazing lector moments what amazed me the most was Harris descriptions. Really Anthony Hopkins followed what Harris wrote, not deviating or taking artistic license. hearing the narration is completely intoxicating- I lost track of what I was doing a couple of times.

My goal is not to detract from Hopkins acting ability but to extend kudos to Harris. the theater of the mind is a powerful thing, Harris’s words sets the stage - I wish there had been another narrator. it wasn’t awful, but I just wish one of the greats could have read it.

The book also goes into so many additional layers of I tribute - it is a story well worth reading and is timeless - though I am sure Clarice is glad that FaceTime wasn’t around - the only true items that date the movie are wired phones, primitive cellular and a finger print fax that sounds like something more akin to a Rube Goldberg creation.

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Great Book Great Narrator

Having seen the movie before the book I wasn't sure how different it would be but it's pretty much the same. The narrator Frank Muller was an excellent choice for this book. He really brings the words to life.

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