Hannibal Rising (Hannibal Lecter, #4)
by Thomas Harris
Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.44 out of 5, based on 22.8K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 336 pages.
About Hannibal Rising
HE IS ONE OF THE MOST HAUNTING CHARACTERSIN ALL OF LITERATURE.AT LAST THE EVOLUTION OF HIS EVILIS REVEALED.Hannibal Lecter emerges from the nightmare of the Eastern Front, a boy in the snow, mute, with a chain around his neck. He seems utterly alone, but he has brought his demons with him.Hannibal’s uncle, a noted painter, finds him in a Soviet orphanage and brings him to France, where Hannibal will live with his uncle and his uncle’s beautiful and exotic wife, Lady Murasaki.Lady Murasaki helps Hannibal to heal. With her help he flourishes, becoming the youngest person ever admitted to medical school in France.But Hannibal’s demons visit him and torment him. When he is old enough, he visits them in turn.He discovers he has gifts beyond the academic, and in that epiphany, Hannibal Lecter becomes death’s prodigy.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Harris |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.44 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,767 |
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What genre is Hannibal Rising?
Hannibal Rising is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Hannibal Rising worth reading?
Based on 22.8K reader ratings, Hannibal Rising has an average score of 3.44 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Hannibal Rising?
Hannibal Rising has 336 pages.
Who wrote Hannibal Rising?
Hannibal Rising was written by Thomas Harris. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Hannibal Rising?
The ISBN-13 for Hannibal Rising is 9780385339410.0.
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