The most important line from Red Dragon is "How they lived is on his mind today."
This line is essential to understanding how Graham investigates. Graham has an almost supernatural ability to sense things others can't. This is why the FBI wants him desperately on this case. The plot develops from this line because the way he views this investigation and evidence will help solve it.
The style of this book is not unlike other works by the same twisted mind that brought you Hannible and The Silence of the Lambs. On the surface the plots are very similar. Good guy catches the bad guy with a bit of collateral damage. With that being sad, there is much these books have in common below the surface.
It's a pretty sad day when you can make a relation from a book about a serial killer to yourself. In the meantime I shall activate my blinders and ignore that fact as much as possible. In my narcissistic nature I will only connect to the good things about myself. Graham has a small feud with reporter Freddy Lounds. He does his best to get in the way as much as possible. Graham on the other hand tries to avoid him as much as possible to prevent confrontation. I can relate. I hate confrontation almost as much as I hate being a people pleaser.
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