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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
Although I enjoyed the continuation of the story, I don't believe the book stands on its own. It is effectively just Book II of "The Girl Who Played With Fire."
This was the best in the series. So exciting and suspenseful, it keeps you wondering right up to the last page. Great trilogy!!
better than the second one, a good conclusion to the trilogy if you don't mind knowing what to expect.
I enjoyed this third book of the Millenium series almost as much as the first one. I see the first as a conventional but interesting novel, the second like a James Patterson paperback, and the third more like a John le Carré spy novel.
The focus switches to those in power and the misogyny and sexism that are deeply ingrained in our institutions. As Paulo Freire and Paul Farmer have indicated, violence is not limited to physical damage. Structural violence that results in poverty, discrimination, and limitations on potential capacity-- in the case of Millennium, this pertains to structural violence against women in particular-- is extremely damaging to individuals, families, and entire societies. I applaud Larsson for drawing attention to this in his way.
I find it EXTREMELY interesting that Larsson insisted on publishing under the title Men Who Hate Women and that the English (UK and US) version ended up with The [b:Girl With The Dragon Tattoo|2429135|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)|Stieg Larsson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275608878s/2429135.jpg|1708725]. Doesn't it go to the heart of Larsson's entire purpose that not only are English-speaking audiences expected to reject such a direct and purposeful title (what does that say about our societies? My thoughts are not flattering), but that Woman was changed to Girl, as well? It is not insignificant that Lisbeth is considered by English-speaking audiences as a Girl rather than the full adult Woman that she is and that her creator considered her to be. So sexism shows its ugly head even in the publishing of these books. Pathetic!
The focus switches to those in power and the misogyny and sexism that are deeply ingrained in our institutions. As Paulo Freire and Paul Farmer have indicated, violence is not limited to physical damage. Structural violence that results in poverty, discrimination, and limitations on potential capacity-- in the case of Millennium, this pertains to structural violence against women in particular-- is extremely damaging to individuals, families, and entire societies. I applaud Larsson for drawing attention to this in his way.
I find it EXTREMELY interesting that Larsson insisted on publishing under the title Men Who Hate Women and that the English (UK and US) version ended up with The [b:Girl With The Dragon Tattoo|2429135|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)|Stieg Larsson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275608878s/2429135.jpg|1708725]. Doesn't it go to the heart of Larsson's entire purpose that not only are English-speaking audiences expected to reject such a direct and purposeful title (what does that say about our societies? My thoughts are not flattering), but that Woman was changed to Girl, as well? It is not insignificant that Lisbeth is considered by English-speaking audiences as a Girl rather than the full adult Woman that she is and that her creator considered her to be. So sexism shows its ugly head even in the publishing of these books. Pathetic!
I finished the second book about a month ago and was waiting eagerly for this one to come out. It did not disappoint. I would sneak to open and read some it every chance I got. Well written. Well done. I highly recommend this trilogy. The only disappointing part of reading this is knowing that the author has died and that this is the last of his published novels.
Great book! A bit different that the other two in the series, more spy thriller/government espionage, etc. I really enjoyed it and couldn't put it down!
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
it was good. but i mean... i already had ten million people to start keeping track of in the second book, and then there are about five million MORE people to keep track of in this book... plus lisbeth didn't get to be her usually badass self. and just what is this animal magnetism that blomkvist has where he has to sleep with every woman ever? i actually kind of love modig just for being the one woman NOT to fall for him. and i could have done without the whole berger's stalker story, too. that would've given me a few less people to remember.
the best part was giannini taking down that bastard teleborian in court. that was amazing.
the best part was giannini taking down that bastard teleborian in court. that was amazing.