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ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
4.0
Just saw, looking for the next book in the series that I have not read this yet and the price sank, so I bought it. The next book is even as an ebook rather expensive and I will that for that to sink to 10 Eur or less, like with this book (I guess it was on publishing the same ridiculous high price).
Read this in German translation, as that is my first language and english would have been also a translation (do not read Swedish).
Writing is ok, but at the scenes with hacking (like in the prison office) felt not as real as with Larsson, as often with people who do not know their stuff. While it did not go into details, it felt embellished as to the capabilities of both Lisbeth and other hackers, this may be also due to the POV in the prison office scene of the person looking at the hacking, so not too sure about that.
What was really disturbing, was the ever changing POVs and then commenting on it like an outsider. And also no visual distinction when POV changes - in some books this is chapter wise, or marked somehow, so it is clear, who is now narrating, which I think is rather better and more readable, and also here in this book there are a few too many POVs.
But most even non-significant side infos / stories get integrated into the main story at some point, so, ok, 4 stars it is.
Also, as this is a series, I was surprised, how much of the 4 books before that I had forgotten, although the most necessary parts are retold, adding to the length of the story. For me this a fast page-turner, just the right length, but I can understand if others see this differently.
Not really wether I have changed, or the writing is not as good as it has been, but I found this lacking without something to put my finger on, even with the 4 stars I gave it (and thought about giving 5!), should re-read the other books again, but there are just so many books on TBR-bought list ....
So, still highly recommended, but keep in mind, that I read the German translation, and this does not say all about the english translation.
Read this in German translation, as that is my first language and english would have been also a translation (do not read Swedish).
Writing is ok, but at the scenes with hacking (like in the prison office) felt not as real as with Larsson, as often with people who do not know their stuff. While it did not go into details, it felt embellished as to the capabilities of both Lisbeth and other hackers, this may be also due to the POV in the prison office scene of the person looking at the hacking, so not too sure about that.
What was really disturbing, was the ever changing POVs and then commenting on it like an outsider. And also no visual distinction when POV changes - in some books this is chapter wise, or marked somehow, so it is clear, who is now narrating, which I think is rather better and more readable, and also here in this book there are a few too many POVs.
But most even non-significant side infos / stories get integrated into the main story at some point, so, ok, 4 stars it is.
Also, as this is a series, I was surprised, how much of the 4 books before that I had forgotten, although the most necessary parts are retold, adding to the length of the story. For me this a fast page-turner, just the right length, but I can understand if others see this differently.
Not really wether I have changed, or the writing is not as good as it has been, but I found this lacking without something to put my finger on, even with the 4 stars I gave it (and thought about giving 5!), should re-read the other books again, but there are just so many books on TBR-bought list ....
So, still highly recommended, but keep in mind, that I read the German translation, and this does not say all about the english translation.
georgw's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found the mystery lacking, the structure confusing and the ties to Salander quite strenuous. It feels like a middle book only there to stretch out the story until the real finale in book 6.
aadub0068's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
purplepeanutbutterpants's review against another edition
3.75
Slower build than previous books, but good
siilipelaaja's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
devonforest's review
4.0
This wasn’t my favorite in the series. It didn’t seem to have the same amount of action as the others. I don’t know if part of it was due to it being a different author.
morgainlafeye's review against another edition
3.0
The writing in this book felt different, and im not entirely sure why. Maybe more time passed between writings. I felt like the author explained situations more, like there was more monolouging and frustratingly, sometimes it was about stuff I felt like I already knew.
I enjoyed the boom, im glad we have a good "end" to the series. But i would also say it didn't feel nearly as captivating.
I enjoyed the boom, im glad we have a good "end" to the series. But i would also say it didn't feel nearly as captivating.
cduarte's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
chupito's review against another edition
3.0
mejor que el anterior, comienza con una trama mucho mas interesante, en la carcel, pero este señor es q es muy chapero, cuenta muchas cosas que no le importan a nadie, historias de personajes que no le importan a nadie, voy a tener que mandarle una carta a su casa para decirle q lo q nos importa es lo que le pasa a lisbeth? y podriamos añadir a mikael y la revista y erika, pero vamos a ver, q desubicacion
empecé muy entusiasmada con esta trama pero es que se mete en unas movidas, y toda la vida principal de los personajes principales, la revista, las interacciones entre ellos, todo eso a la verga marinera. Ha mejorado desde el anterior pero no es igual q los del Stieg, sigo leyendo xq entretiene mi cerebro un rato cuando tengo crisis existencial y ya conozco a los personajes, como me podria entretener una pelicula de la 1 un domingo x la tarde.
Y no me gusta que todo el desenlace de la trama sea descubierto porque de repente hablan con un testigo que lobcuenta absolutamente todo, x favor, q clase de investigacion es esa
voy a descansar de estos libros un poco q ya me estoy saturando, en realidad menuda locura q me he leido los 5 primeros en 3 meses (y no son tan buenos), no se q cojones me pasa en la csbeza
empecé muy entusiasmada con esta trama pero es que se mete en unas movidas, y toda la vida principal de los personajes principales, la revista, las interacciones entre ellos, todo eso a la verga marinera. Ha mejorado desde el anterior pero no es igual q los del Stieg, sigo leyendo xq entretiene mi cerebro un rato cuando tengo crisis existencial y ya conozco a los personajes, como me podria entretener una pelicula de la 1 un domingo x la tarde.
Y no me gusta que todo el desenlace de la trama sea descubierto porque de repente hablan con un testigo que lobcuenta absolutamente todo, x favor, q clase de investigacion es esa
voy a descansar de estos libros un poco q ya me estoy saturando, en realidad menuda locura q me he leido los 5 primeros en 3 meses (y no son tan buenos), no se q cojones me pasa en la csbeza
kcrouth's review against another edition
3.0
Not even the seriously bad-ass Lisbeth Salander could save this story. To me, this felt like someone's laundry list of topics with a Millennium based story forced upon them. This novel did not measure up. The only thing saving it from less than 3 rating was a conclusion that was a surprise, some amount of suspense along the way, and of course our beloved hero Lisbeth. I don't know if the topics in this story were left pending in whatever notes Stieg Larsson left behind, or if they were introduced by Mr. Lagercrantz, but either way, they were not executed well in this story. Being a dedicated fan of Ms. Salander, i was compelled to complete the book. Otherwise, i probably would have moved on to something better, like Expanse #2 or Altered Carbon #2 :)