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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
I know that many people did not like the last two books in the series, but I enjoyed their intricate plots and development. Though others hVe said this is the best of the the last three, I disagree. While all the threads of the plot that included many people and pieces came together at the end (as they always do), LisaBeth’s role was not as prominent as I had expected.
A rather disappointing continuation of a series that I have loved to read. David Lagercrantz's additions to the series have a very different feel from those of Stieg Larsson. One of my biggest complaints is that it seems that no two characters can meet without developing a romantic/sexual relationship. The entire book has a long drawn out buildup that is tedious and a little boring until the very rapid climax at the end. I spent most of this book just waiting for the book to be over so that I could move on to something else.
I keep coming back to Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander because she is the antihero I love to root for. She didn't sign up to save anyone and she's no angel but she does avenge wrongs and takes names while doing it on her own terms. I don't feel that David Lagercrantz's past attempts at continuing Lisbeth's journey have been disappointments until reading this book. In this story, both Lisbeth and Mikel Blomquist, mainstays of the series, have heretofore been at the forefront of the plot. In [b:The Girl Who Lived Twice|42846882|The Girl Who Lived Twice (Millennium, #6)|David Lagercrantz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1542407915l/42846882._SX50_.jpg|66610302], they were relegated to the backstory in favor of the main mystery.
I found myself wanting to see more of these characters. I didn't care about the mystery at hand. I was disappointed to end the series on this note. If there's another book in the series, I won't be reading it, which is really disappointing, considering how much I loved this character and her backstory.
I found myself wanting to see more of these characters. I didn't care about the mystery at hand. I was disappointed to end the series on this note. If there's another book in the series, I won't be reading it, which is really disappointing, considering how much I loved this character and her backstory.
I found this book extremely difficult to get through. It was very slow and it jumped around quite a bit. It felt chippy and almost like it could have been two separate stories at times. I was a fan of the previous books in the series so anticipated I would enjoy this one but it left me feeling ok that this was the last book in the series and not wanting anymore.
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Jag hade förväntningar på den här boken då jag tyckte att den förra boken var riktigt bra. Men Hon som måste dö känns hafsig och inte helt genomtänkt. Jag stör mig på det tidvis slarviga språket med för många "ju" och "nu" i ett och samma stycke. Redan det att det har tagit mig en hel vecka att läsa boken (jag har jobbat fulla dagar också) talar sitt tydliga språk. Det är först under de sista 150 sidorna jag känner det typiska suget att läsa mera. Det är nog gott och väl att detta var David Lagercrantz sista bok i serien. Framtiden får utvisa om Nordstedts tänker anlita någon annan författare för att fortsätta historien om Mikael Blomkvist och Lisbeth Salander. Spontant känner jag att det räcker nu. Men kommer det en bok till kommer jag troligtvis att läsa den ändå.
I thought it was slow till I realized I was halfway through it after a few days. Thought the end was dragging till I turned the page and was at the epilogue. A really compelling book, well written, and continuing to live in the world of the series without being a complete rehash of previous stories. The characters are interesting and well written, and it’s great to see them continue to change through the books.
The more sequels this new author writes, the more I equate it to fan-fiction. The writing and storytelling is just not as compelling as the creator of these characters and mysteries. It just kinda falls flat across the board.
My biggest issue with this book is that the characters have changed significantly. These aren't the same characters, stories, or Millenium series that Stieg Larsson created. While it's not necessary for them to remain identical, Lagercrantz has made them his own, and that's precisely why I don't enjoy it. He could have crafted a different story with new characters instead. I dislike that it's called Millenium because Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander now feel like mere shadows of their former selves.
Some of their more extreme, caricature-like traits are still present, but they seem absurd in this context. The tone of the novels is also vastly different; Lagercrantz's three books are filled with hope but lack sufficient fulfillment. I wonder how much of this direction was influenced by the family's wishes for the story's progression (or wanting to keep ownership of the rights) or by Lagercrantz's desire to complete the series and move on to other projects.
Some of their more extreme, caricature-like traits are still present, but they seem absurd in this context. The tone of the novels is also vastly different; Lagercrantz's three books are filled with hope but lack sufficient fulfillment. I wonder how much of this direction was influenced by the family's wishes for the story's progression (or wanting to keep ownership of the rights) or by Lagercrantz's desire to complete the series and move on to other projects.
This book didn't actually take me a year to read! I started it and then put it aside to keep up with book club. I was actually glad I had to reread the beginning because I found it to be less confusing the second time. Overall I enjoyed the plot and found it pretty engaging. I felt the ending was a bit rushed which was disappointing given this seems to be the last book in the series. My biggest complaint was with the translation. It seems like no one proofread it as there are plenty of phrases and words that aren't quite correct. I was always able to figure out the meaning, but it just bugged me that I think they could have been caught easily.