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mbrogs2024's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Self harm, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Blood, Ableism, Misogyny, Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Racism, Antisemitism, and Xenophobia
catandherbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child abuse, Racial slurs, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Violence and Blood
ravensandlace's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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I am so disappointed. Nothing is more heartbreaking when a series you have come to know and love starts to gradually slide downhill as it progresses. It’s almost worse than a beloved character death, if I am being honest. I was so excited to see what David Lagercrantz could bring to the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series or Millennium as it is actually called. I absolutely adore this series and especially my dear Lisbeth. But this book, it was nothing like the previous books and I am upset about it.
I truly thought with topics of NSA and spying involved in the plot of this book, that I would have loved this book or at the very least, rated it 4 (four) stars, which has been the average for this series thus far. But honestly, I was so bored. I often had to force myself to pick this book up and attempt to finish it in a timely fashion. The plot was beyond dull and most of the time I had no idea what was going on. I didn’t have any feelings toward who was murdered or how Lisbeth must protect his son. I just couldn’t bring myself to care. I know that sounds so bad but it’s true.
I also didn’t like what Lagencratz did to Lisbeth. She was boring! Where was my fighty and kick ass girl? The one that saw the world in black and white. The one who prevailed for justice when others did not? The only parts where she was even remotely exciting was when her past was being talked about. I could read a whole book about Lisbeth and her past. She’s had such a traumatic upbringing and it would be fascinating to see what happened to her as a child that shaped the way she is today. I am so devastated as the loss of the Lisbeth I know and will need ample time to grieve.
Overall, this book just wasn’t good. The few parts where it was good did not make up for the overwhelming feeling of boredom I felt the whole time reading this book. I will continue reading the series, however, in the hopes it will get better. Not to mention, I own the next book so I want to get my money’s worth. Hopefully Lagencratz will find his feet and restore Lisbeth and the Millennium series to their former glory.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, and Suicide
Minor: Ableism
There is use of the word "retard" in this book as one of the side characters has autism. Often times, it is the police officers that are saying this word.
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