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luczkowa's review against another edition
4.0
Great book...cant wait to see the movie!
This book was awsome, the only thing i have to complain about is the end. I wasnt such a fan of the way it ended. Story line is great though i enjoyed reading it!
This book was awsome, the only thing i have to complain about is the end. I wasnt such a fan of the way it ended. Story line is great though i enjoyed reading it!
jamyreadsalot's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jennajean's review against another edition
4.0
I "read" this via audiobook during my daily commute. It served the exact purpose I needed it for - it kept me entertained in traffic during NPR's fundraising week, which is my usual form of rush hour distraction.
All in all, not a new favorite, but an enjoyable "read."
[Around the world challenge: Sweden]
All in all, not a new favorite, but an enjoyable "read."
[Around the world challenge: Sweden]
ne4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
muirk128's review against another edition
4.0
Slow start but once I got far enough into it, I was hooked. Time to read the rest of the trilogy!
igarrioc's review against another edition
3.75
A true page turner! With a winding story and complex characters, I was not only gripped by the main mystery of the plot but also by the relationships between everyone involved. With the backdrop of northern Sweden, there were also a lot of great references to people who know the area well. My only negative comment is that after the mystery was solved, I felt the other loose ends were not as interesting to tie up. Worth the hype.
lorbach's review against another edition
2.0
Not the best book ever. Extremely slow moving, and hard to read. The only reason I struggled through (with a little cheating), was because we were reading for book club. Otherwise I wouldn't have finished it.
joshuanaya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jaycarter_jpg's review against another edition
5.0
I’m so late in the reading game for this book/series, but better late than never.
I must start off this review (and I don’t review often) to say that I saw the movie first before I read this book. I’ve always been obsessed with the movie and was annoyed to know they’d not decided to carry them on (in English with Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara). I was so transfixed with the story and would often think back to it.
So, I decided to then read the first book to soak up everything the movie may have left out (not too much was left out might I add) but the book was inevitably better, of course. By doing so, I could then continue the adventure with Lisbeth and Mikael in the next books.
This book was absolutely breathtaking and so detailed. I didn’t think I’d stick through it, having watched the movie and knowing the story already. I’m so glad I read this book. The main two characters were so good, that I was excited to read more on each character throughout the book, rather than looking forward to just one of them. I drank copious amounts of coffee whilst reading through this (just as much as Blomkvist and Salander did).
The feel of this book was something I’ve never experience whilst reading a book, and it just made me want to sit in a cabin in Sweden and fully immerse myself in their world.
I will forever shelve this book as one of my all time favourites. I applaud the late Stieg Larsson for his tremendous story telling and thrilling plots.
I cannot wait to start the sequel; The Girl who Played with Fire.
I also implore other readers to please, please read this book, even if you have seen the movie. This book will definitely NOT disappoint.
I must start off this review (and I don’t review often) to say that I saw the movie first before I read this book. I’ve always been obsessed with the movie and was annoyed to know they’d not decided to carry them on (in English with Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara). I was so transfixed with the story and would often think back to it.
So, I decided to then read the first book to soak up everything the movie may have left out (not too much was left out might I add) but the book was inevitably better, of course. By doing so, I could then continue the adventure with Lisbeth and Mikael in the next books.
This book was absolutely breathtaking and so detailed. I didn’t think I’d stick through it, having watched the movie and knowing the story already. I’m so glad I read this book. The main two characters were so good, that I was excited to read more on each character throughout the book, rather than looking forward to just one of them. I drank copious amounts of coffee whilst reading through this (just as much as Blomkvist and Salander did).
The feel of this book was something I’ve never experience whilst reading a book, and it just made me want to sit in a cabin in Sweden and fully immerse myself in their world.
I will forever shelve this book as one of my all time favourites. I applaud the late Stieg Larsson for his tremendous story telling and thrilling plots.
I cannot wait to start the sequel; The Girl who Played with Fire.
I also implore other readers to please, please read this book, even if you have seen the movie. This book will definitely NOT disappoint.
rcoveney's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape