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3.11 AVERAGE
3.11 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have been a big fan of the Millennium series from the start. It can be tough when a new author continues a story where previous authors have left off, especially when the original trilogy was executed so well, but I thought this was a decent attempt. I enjoyed the plot and introduction of Lisbeth's niece, but I had wished that there had been more back and forth between Lisbeth and Blomkvist as seen in previous books. I think this book was set up to continue into a third trilogy and beyond so I am interested to see where that may go.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Being a lover of the first 3 books, I was hoping this book would be just as good of not better but unfortunately it just didn’t hit the mark. I felt like Lisbeth was a different person (maybe that was the intention I’m not sure) but it just fell flat. Maybe if I hadn’t read the first 3 books I would have scored higher. A lot of things were left unanswered as well or were forgotten or maybe they’ll write another book. I probably wouldn’t read another book in this series written by this author though.
I listened to the audiobook and maybe that’s where I went wrong but this was terrible. It was sooo hard to follow..so many characters and I’m still not even a 100% sure what happened? I also didn’t care enough about the entire story to really try hard to figure out who was who…just no thanks. Big disappointment, I’ve loved all the others.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Murder
[ebook] oof. How far Lizbeth has fallen. Probably the last of this series I’ll read.
I was not impressed with Karin Smirnoffs writing. It was choppy and confusing which character was speaking and when. It would have been a DNF except I have enjoyed this series til now. I don't think a first time author should have tried to continue this series. I hope the next one is better.
I enjoyed this book. I have to say I don't really quite know how to feel though in the grand scheme of the series. I think I will have to wait and see what Smirnoff has for the other two installments of the trilogy she has decided to take on. I think she kept to the characters pretty well. I admit Lizbeth felt a bit different. I suppose that's to be expected. People grow and change, I would never expect her to be the same person as she was in "Dragon" even if Larsson was still alive to write her. So I want to see what else she has to offer. I really am just thrilled to read more in this world and with these characters so I guess my bar is also quite low and you'd have to REALLY get them wrong for me to hate it.