The Silence of the Lambs

First thing, I do not love mysteries or thriller books. I just don't see the appeal. They're just not for me. I appreciate the suspense, but overall, it's not my favorite. The characters are dull, not much character development, and I don't care about the person who was killed, because I haven't spent any time with them. This works better in movies and tv shows for some reason... not exactly sure why, but in books, I just don't care about the core problem or mystery to solve.

I am sure this book was revolutionary and shocking when it first came out. It is creepy and Hannibal Lecter is a fantastic villain who is portrayed so wonderfully. However, I did not find this earth shattering or life changing. It's a fine book, not my vibe, but I wouldn't necessarily tell people to stay away from it.

Haven't ever seen the film. Just my perception of the book.