The Silence of the Lambs

Quick answers about The Silence of the Lambs

What is The Silence of the Lambs about?

An FBI trainee is sent to interview a brilliant imprisoned psychiatrist who is also a cannibal, in the hope that he can help catch a killer who is taking young women. Their conversations become a dangerous trade.

Who should read The Silence of the Lambs?

Read it if you want a taut, psychological thriller with one of crime fiction's most chilling characters. Skip it if you dislike graphic crime-scene detail and disturbing violence against women.

How long and how fast is The Silence of the Lambs?

It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 421 pages, first published in 1988.

Does The Silence of the Lambs have content warnings?

Content we flag: Violence, Gore, Kidnapping, Death.

Can I borrow The Silence of the Lambs for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Silence of the Lambs; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after The Silence of the Lambs?

Readers who liked it often move on to Red Dragon, The Bone Collector, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.