Movies and novels are two different forms of art. There are some differences that can be discussed. Movies and novels had different story structures. Movies usually tell the story in time order, while novels can adopt different narrative structures such as flashback, interlude, and parallel narration. The plot of the movie was different from that of the novel. Movies usually use visual and auditory means to express the story, while novels use words to narrate. Therefore, the plot content of the novel may be more detailed and rich, allowing readers to have a deeper understanding of the development of the story and the psychology of the characters. The characters in movies and novels were also different. Movies usually exaggerate and dramatize the image of the character, while novels are more objective and real, and may explore the inner world and personality of the character more deeply. There were also differences between The Silence of the Lambs and the novel in the above aspects. The movie was told in a timeline, mainly showing the series of dangers and challenges that FBI agent Judy Garland experienced in the process of solving a serial killer case. The novel explored in more detail the inner world and personality of Judy Garland, as well as the difficulties and challenges she faced in solving the case. The novel also included more background information and details so that readers could have a deeper understanding of the background of the case and the motives of the murderer.