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1.87k reviews for:
The Girl in the Spider's Web: Continuing Stieg Larsson's Dragon Tattoo Series
David Lagercrantz
3.57 AVERAGE
1.87k reviews for:
The Girl in the Spider's Web: Continuing Stieg Larsson's Dragon Tattoo Series
David Lagercrantz
3.57 AVERAGE
I was initially dubious about a new author, but this ended up being my favorite of the series. The characters and plot were as intriguing as ever. Certainly not a life changing read, but as I listened to the audio book, I found myself wishing for a longer commute.
A well-written thriller that, in my mind, absolutely does justice to Stieg Larsson's memory!
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There are a couple things that put me off this book a bit in comparison to the original trilogy. One of those is just the nature of some mystery thriller's. Each book tends to escalate the mystery that needs solved and it reaches a point where it becomes so large I can no longer suspend my disbelief.
The other one is that this is a new author. Putting aside what I personally think about the Larsson estate issue, any time you have a new author trying to fill very large shoes you're going to have some growing pains. I do feel Lagercrantz by the end had gotten a handle on the characters, so that while not quite the same, still captured that familiar voice.
There is an odd disconnect between the third book and this one though. Millenium is having familiar issue's, but it not only doesn't feel convincing but serves no real purpose to the narrative imo. Blomkvist has a relationship by the end of the third book, but that's mysteriously missing, not mentioned in any way, so it's back to the status quo 'ladys man' which I was never a huge fan of.
It's not all bad though, the payoff still delivers and one benefit of Lagercrantz writing is that he's not nearly as prone to writing about the minutia of the characters lives. There's no grocery list included or a detailed breakdown of what's for breakfast and I certainly can appreciate the lack of that as it was one of my main complaints with the trilogy.
I'm still not certain this series needed to go beyond the trilogy which was a nice wrapping up point. None the less 3 big brothers out of 5.
The other one is that this is a new author. Putting aside what I personally think about the Larsson estate issue, any time you have a new author trying to fill very large shoes you're going to have some growing pains. I do feel Lagercrantz by the end had gotten a handle on the characters, so that while not quite the same, still captured that familiar voice.
There is an odd disconnect between the third book and this one though. Millenium is having familiar issue's, but it not only doesn't feel convincing but serves no real purpose to the narrative imo. Blomkvist has a relationship by the end of the third book, but that's mysteriously missing, not mentioned in any way, so it's back to the status quo 'ladys man' which I was never a huge fan of.
It's not all bad though, the payoff still delivers and one benefit of Lagercrantz writing is that he's not nearly as prone to writing about the minutia of the characters lives. There's no grocery list included or a detailed breakdown of what's for breakfast and I certainly can appreciate the lack of that as it was one of my main complaints with the trilogy.
I'm still not certain this series needed to go beyond the trilogy which was a nice wrapping up point. None the less 3 big brothers out of 5.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse
It was pretty good but I didn't get into it quite as much as the first three. Not sure why that was the case. I found the plot hard to stay involved with. I think it was lacking in connections and I was constantly looking in the X-ray (kindle) to remember who someone was.
No... Just... No...
This isn't the same... Not by a long shot!
It's just a half-assed thriller... And not a very good one as that. Lisbeth is a completly different person here!
I'll won't read any more of this should it ever be another one!
This isn't the same... Not by a long shot!
It's just a half-assed thriller... And not a very good one as that. Lisbeth is a completly different person here!
I'll won't read any more of this should it ever be another one!
I finished the original books in less than a day each, but this took me almost a week. In trying to be loyal to Larrson's style and characters, the book read slow, and the action and suspense found in the first books was noticeably lacking. New characters that had been introduced, most notably Camilla, were pale imitations to Larrson's portrayals of his characters - Camilla's development was crammed into a conversation between Palmgren and Blomkvist.
This was a decent attempt at continuing the series, but even the original characters, especially Lisbeth, felt flat to me, like Lagercrantz was trying almost too hard to keep them as Larrson had created. If you read this, go into it knowing that it's a continuation - I think anyone who really loved the Larrson books will be let down.
This was a decent attempt at continuing the series, but even the original characters, especially Lisbeth, felt flat to me, like Lagercrantz was trying almost too hard to keep them as Larrson had created. If you read this, go into it knowing that it's a continuation - I think anyone who really loved the Larrson books will be let down.
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
I loved this book!!! Forget all the legal issues between the family members. That is for them to deal with. If you are a fan of the millennium series you will love this book too.
Our favorites are back in full computer espionage & hacking along with plenty of live action. If you thought the fight that Lisbeth took on in the trilogy was exciting...wait till you see what happens when her sister comes to town!!!
Our favorites are back in full computer espionage & hacking along with plenty of live action. If you thought the fight that Lisbeth took on in the trilogy was exciting...wait till you see what happens when her sister comes to town!!!
Well this one has some new players and well as old and more back story details. I was kind of wondering as the end was coming quick if this was going to be another cliffhanger to the next book? Yes and no. I will have to see of the loose ends in this book resolves itself in the next book or later in this series. Overall I did like it and want to see what happens next.