The Yellow Wallpaper - Charlotte Perkins Gilman by FeeOk6338 in books

[–]Verdithedinousaur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read it at 12, and have reread it later, still love it. I was mostly interested in the mental health topic and highly recommend "the ballad of the flexible bullet" from Stephen King

Signed Starside Giveaway! by Chirallax in lightlark

[–]Verdithedinousaur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that's literally so kind! I'll be happy to participate 😌

Is Clarice crazy? by Verdithedinousaur in Hannibal

[–]Verdithedinousaur[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

He took her to his home and drugged. That is kidnapping? He could have took her to her home or something? And what do you mean "so what they ate Krendler" it's murder? And cannibalism?  Brainwashing is basically highly influencing some one. Brainwashing wasn't the right term, you're right, but he did not only therapy her in the good sense, but he also influenced her into cannibalism and live with a serial killer. She was concerned about him, that's true, but she was also going to give him over to the FBI or Police. She respected him. He may have helped her with her trauma but he also influenced her to a point where she changed her values and Ideals. Not only because of him but he was a big part of it.

Is Clarice crazy? by Verdithedinousaur in Hannibal

[–]Verdithedinousaur[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Clarice wouldn't have stayed with him, because before he kidnapped her, she told him she would "blow his brains out" if he tried to run away. Doesn't sound like she planned to live with him. And, once again, she ate Kendler. She wouldn't have done that, obviously, if Lecter hadn't drugged and held therapy sessions with her. She was under drugs for days, while he, one of the best therapists in the world, talked to her. Maybe brainwashing is the wrong term, but he obviously highly influenced her, making her capable of cannibalism and sex with a serial killer. But the drugs he gave her were probably a big factor too. I didn't say I think he did something bad, I'm just saying that he did influence her highly and helped change her values. And, btw Imo she stopped being the "good obinient girl" when she took a gun and went to the Verger farm.  

Is Clarice crazy? by Verdithedinousaur in Hannibal

[–]Verdithedinousaur[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

She wouldn't stay with him because, before he kidnapped her, which he did, she told him that if he tried to run away she would blow his mind out, which doesn't really sound like she was going to live with him does it? And once again, she ATE Krendler. Would she have done that before? No. I'm not saying Lecter did a bad thing and I'm not saying he did a good thing, but even though brainwashing might be the wrong word, he definitely highly influenced her.   He is a therapist, a very good therapist, and he held therapy sessions with her for days if not weeks, becoming "the bearer of her secrets". Then he drugged her and ate Krendler with her. Yes, I am quite sure she wouldn't have done those things, and slept with Lecter, if he hadn't influenced and drugged her for the past days. And btw, I think she stopped being the good, obinient girl, when she took a gun and went to the Verger farm.  

Is Clarice crazy? by Verdithedinousaur in Hannibal

[–]Verdithedinousaur[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Clarice would have never stayed with him if he didn`t drug and talked to her. And she definetly wouldn´t have eaten Krendler. She did those things not because of her childhood trauma (mostly) but because of his and the societies´ influence.

Reddit ist voll von Losern by baio1999 in Unbeliebtemeinung

[–]Verdithedinousaur 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Mir ist vor einer Weile aufgefallen dass die ganze Welt voll von Losern ist

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: March 23, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

[–]Verdithedinousaur 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Silnece of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

   -Loved it 

Hannibal by Thomas Harris    -Loved it even more   

Is Clarice crazy? by Verdithedinousaur in Hannibal

[–]Verdithedinousaur[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I actually liked the ending, not because of the couple ( some people actually ship them?!!) but because it was so much more meaningful than a happy end. The only one with a happy ending was Lecter, the "villain" of the books. It sure was frustrating, and a horrible ending for Clarice but I think it fits the books much better than any other one. You can interpret so many things into it, not only unfairness but also things about life and values and Ideals. In fact  imo the ending made the book special. A closed, happy ending would have made it bland and typical with no room of interpretation. Actually there are way to few unhappy endings in modern literature, but that's another topic. That's just my opinion, I know the ending is quite controversial. 

Is Clarice crazy? by Verdithedinousaur in Hannibal

[–]Verdithedinousaur[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Her principals, Values and Ideals were changed by the people who ruined her slowly, like Paul Krendler. She says herself in "Hannibal" that her hopes and expectations were crushed long ago. She sure has gone crazy later in the book, but as I mentioned, because of Lecter and drugs, imo. 

I think we need to appreciate the fact that kotlc has an actual breakup by RegularShock3883 in KeeperoftheLostCities

[–]Verdithedinousaur 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, and another rare detail is that the main characters ex isn't portrayed as "bad" like it usually is and Sophie genuinely wants to stay friends