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I'll try to express my feelings about this book without sounding like too much of a literary snob. We'll see how well I do.
One of the most jarring things about this book is simply that it has a different frame of reference than what I'm used to. As an American, I'm used to a certain portrayals, reactions, and understandings. This book comes from a different place. It's like a person who is used to big blockbuster Hollywood movies seeing a quirky indie film. There's a sense of novelty in the mos ...more
One of the most jarring things about this book is simply that it has a different frame of reference than what I'm used to. As an American, I'm used to a certain portrayals, reactions, and understandings. This book comes from a different place. It's like a person who is used to big blockbuster Hollywood movies seeing a quirky indie film. There's a sense of novelty in the mos ...more
I was first introduced to Swedish mystery books through one of Henning Mankell's books, Faceless Killers. When I saw that The Girl in the Dragon Tattoo was also by a Swedish writer, I knew I had to read it someday, so it went onto my to-read shelf.
The book starts with a highly reputed financial journalist being found guilty of making up a false story against a well-known businessman and his company, and ends with the solving of the mystery behind the disappearance of a young heir to a large indu ...more
The book starts with a highly reputed financial journalist being found guilty of making up a false story against a well-known businessman and his company, and ends with the solving of the mystery behind the disappearance of a young heir to a large indu ...more
Maybe I was expecting something different but to me this was simply a murder mystery. It was good but not anything worthy of all the hype it has received.
I really like this writing style. Although it does take me a lot longer to read, its very thought provoking. I was grateful that none of the disturbing rape scenes from the first book where anywhere in the second book. I love the main character, such a kick ass girl! Plenty of action and plot twists and I really liked the hold on to the edge of your seat ending. Need to finish this trilogy soon
Loved this--so suspenseful I could barely put it down. It starts a little slowly in the first few chapters, but becomes a page turning thriller half way into it. Beware--the premise is very dark and disturbing and might not be the best read for those that like happy endings and a light read. Really dark and intriguing read, great plot and character development.
May 27, 2012
Kim Chatto
marked it as to-read
