![]() But as a writer, I’m fascinated with how Harris created a world so realistic that I’ve built up a mental model of a nonexistent person.Įver since I started reading Harris, I’ve been struck by how real his worlds seem to be. He’s judging me based on my poor technique, my unrefined tastes, and my willingness to prepare quick meals when I’ve got work to do. ![]() Now, don’t get me wrong – he’s not judging me for my plant-based cooking (I’m not a vegan, but I am married to one, and I’m trying). Hannibal Lecter, as played by Sir Anthony Hopkins, leaning over my shoulder and judging me while I’m cooking. ![]() Hannibal itself is one of my favorite books: while the world Harris creates is dark and depressing, that world feels compellingly real to me - which leaves me in the unenviable position of having a mental model of Dr. So, let’s set the stage: I’m a writer, learning to be vegan … and a fan of Thomas Harris’s Hannibal series about an erudite cannibal. ![]()
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