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A review by ajigou
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Complex characters and well-developed mystery
It seems everyone has read this novel from nearly a decade ago except me. Now, I finally caught up and I am so glad I did.
Blomkvist is a journalist and was recently sentenced for slander. While awaiting his jail time, he is contacted by the patriarch of the wealthy Vangar family to solve a 30-year-old mystery. He is teamed up with Lisabeth Salandar for the case.
This is a slow-burn mystery with deep character development. The start is a bit slow at first, but stick with it -- the details at the beginning which seem unnecessary all come together at the end. You also receive many details on Lisabeth's past that don't move the plot along, but really help the reader understand her actions.
If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller, this is not the book for you at this time. If you are looking for a very well-developed plot with twists and turns and complex characters - read on! This is one of the best suspense/mystery books I have read for quite a while. Why did I wait so long!!!
It seems everyone has read this novel from nearly a decade ago except me. Now, I finally caught up and I am so glad I did.
Blomkvist is a journalist and was recently sentenced for slander. While awaiting his jail time, he is contacted by the patriarch of the wealthy Vangar family to solve a 30-year-old mystery. He is teamed up with Lisabeth Salandar for the case.
This is a slow-burn mystery with deep character development. The start is a bit slow at first, but stick with it -- the details at the beginning which seem unnecessary all come together at the end. You also receive many details on Lisabeth's past that don't move the plot along, but really help the reader understand her actions.
If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller, this is not the book for you at this time. If you are looking for a very well-developed plot with twists and turns and complex characters - read on! This is one of the best suspense/mystery books I have read for quite a while. Why did I wait so long!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse