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How does the book compare to the American version of this movie? I've seen the movie and I really didn't like it at all but I'm willing to give the book a try. I'm just curious as to how similar in context the two are.

Jonathan Harbour I've watched the Swedish film with captions several times, and I normally don't like reading captions, but the dialog is such that you can keep up nic…moreI've watched the Swedish film with captions several times, and I normally don't like reading captions, but the dialog is such that you can keep up nicely. I'm not a purist type, I always prefer English dub, but in this case, I totally enjoyed it. To answer your question, the Swedish movie is closer to the book than the unnecessary American version. And I would say the same about Dragon Tattoo--stupid American filmmakers. Why do studios do that? (less)

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Are there any rape scenes in this? I can't handle those. I know that there is a pedophile character, though. Murder and torture I can handle but not rape.

Erica Grimm You've probably read it (or not) already but stuff from the perspective of the pedophile handler (including attempted rape) I couldn't handle and felt…moreYou've probably read it (or not) already but stuff from the perspective of the pedophile handler (including attempted rape) I couldn't handle and felt was totally unnecessary to the story. Didn't finish it. Loved the Swedish film version (the pedophilia was implied, not graphic like the book).(less)

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