Salander is plotting her revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. But it is not going to be a straightforward campaign. After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in Intensive Care, and is set to face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must not only prove her innocence, but identify and denounce the corrupt politicians that have allowed the vulnerable to become victims of abuse and violence. Once a victim herself, Salander is now ready to fight back.
About the Author
Stieg Larsson was the founder and editor-in-chief of the anti-racist magazine Expo. He was a renowned expert on right-wing extremist organisations. He died in 2004, soon after delivering the text of the novels that make up the Millennium Trilogy. Reg Keeland is the translator of many fine writers from Swedish.
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The final volume of Larsson's best-selling "Millennium" trilogy begins where The Girl Who Played with Fire left off: Lisabeth Salander lies comatose in a Swedish hospital, a bullet in the head, while a few rooms away her father, a Soviet defector, recovers from the severe axe wounds she inflicted. Meanwhile, journalist Mikael Blomqvist sets out to clear Lisbeth of murder charges by exposing a secret group of Swedish intelligence officers who had conspired to protect her father's identity by nearly destroying Lisbeth. Unfortunately, this crackerjack opening is followed by 100 pages of tedious plot rehashing and dry summaries of Swedish history and politics. Because Larsson's fascinating heroine is offstage for much of the early action, the novel lacks its predecessors' compelling narrative drive, although a few surprising scenes will keep readers hanging in there. Their patience will be well rewarded in the final 200 pages, where Larsson ties his multiple plot threads together into a satisfying conclusion. Larsson's other female characters, including Annika, Mikael's lawyer sister who kicks some serious legal butt at the climactic trial, and Berger, Mikael's old lover and business partner who battles sexism at a major newspaper, play bigger roles here and reflect the author's passionate opposition to misogyny and injustice. Verdict Despite its flaws, this is a must read for Larsson fans. New readers should start with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 1/10; 500,000-copy first printing.]-Wilda Williams, Library Journal Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.
Simon Vance isn't about to change anything that worked so well in his renditions of the first two-thirds of the Millennium trilogy. But as the late author planned, the books form a coming-of-age story, albeit an unconventional one, in which the rough-edged computer genius Lisbeth Salander moves from aggressively antisocial behavior toward self-awareness and happiness. Much of that happens in this book, and Vance follows Larsson's lead, subtly decreasing Salander's stridency, even as she is forced to combat an awesome array of villains. Vance has no problem vocally distinguishing each of the bad guys, along with the heroic team of police and journalists led by Salander's co-protagonist, magazine writer Mikael Blomkvist. He even manages to help listeners identify a Stockholm telephone directory's worth of Swedish names. Vance wrings every ounce of suspense out of the prose, and there is one shocking confrontation near the end that allows him to pull out all the stops. A Knopf hardcover (Reviews, Mar. 21). (May) Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.
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Oh boy! Do I seriously feel like the Boy in the Emperor's New Clothes. Yes! The old fairy tale version. Never have I read so much about so little. Am I a lone voice sighing in the Wilderness? Does NO-ONE else wish they were Swedish so that they might be vaguely interested in the vast indigestible chunks of history and politics and did Apple Mac sponsor the books? If I had to read another blow by blow description of Salander's computer, I'd have swallowed a worm myself. Yes, the books were good, but NOT THAT GOOD! His writing is pedestrian, and for all the enormous amount of pages in the three novels, I find that the characters remain cardboard maquettes, rather than fully fleshed adults we care about. Over-long by at least a third, I feel that the author gets his crusading journalistic zeal for a whole host of decidedly good causes mixed up with the need to make a really good narrative. Yes, Folks, I do just like to read to enjoy, not just criticise, but it irritates me when I feel the presence of the global marketing machine and hysterical non-critical judgements being applied to anything.
Once again Steig Larsson did not dissapoint.Maintaining the pace and tension of the previous novels he gave us yet another oustanding read. Certainly the best Mystery/Thriller Trilogy I have ever read.The third and final of the series tidied things up for me beautifully, not over the top, always exciting, and credible in the the context of the books and the subject matter they dealt with.A huge loss to the Mystery /Thriller writers genre as I have no doubt Larsson would have written further outstanding novels involving the enigmatic and volatile Salander who I must confess I will miss.Unfortunately your ratings only allows for "good" and "bad" as this thriller was certainly better than good. DBW.
After thoroughly enjoying The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and being disappointed by The Girl Who Played With Fire, I have to say I had no idea what to expect from the final instalment of the series. I found the first 100 pages or The Girls Who Kicked The Hornets' Nest a little dry and quite difficult to get through, although those with a better understanding of Swedish politics and history may have found it easier. I think the problem is that I was yet to form an attachment to any of the characters, many of whom I didn't like very much. However, the courtroom drama at the end was extremely satisfying and when I finished the book I realised I enjoyed it much more than I realised while reading it! This whole series is worth a read, if only for the fact that Stieg Larsson had an amazing intellect and a flair for crime in a technological era. What a shame that the literary world has lost him. I have a feeling, had he lived, he would have gotten better and better.
I wondered where this could go, but I found it fast moving with a satisfying ending. Although
quite dark there is enough redemption to lighten the load.
It is not mandatory to read Dragon, or Fire, to understand the third volume Hornets, in Steig's trilogy, however it is a treat to find the same cast intertwined in all three stories. After I read the first novel. The "Girl with The Dragon Tattoo", I was hooked on this writer. I was not dissapointed with his other two efforts. It is a shame he is not able to supply us with more. He surley would give Grisham et al a run for best fiction, in the drama thriller department.
An interesting book that i havnt read anything like this before. I enjoyed it but during the middle was boring me but it eventually picked back up it was enjoyable but i dont think i would read it again. I reccomend it to people who like thrillers. It was an alrite book and should be read at least once
I absolutely enjoyed this book! There were parts that required 'skim reading' but on the whole, it was fabulous. My books (all three) are doing the rounds with family and friends.
Though my husband was slower to be engaged by this book, of the series, and was initially disappointed that the story is merely a continuation/extension of the previous book he did find it well worth the read and explained that, as with it's predecessors, though slow to start it did eventually race to a fulfilling and intriguing conclusion.
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