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A review by booksformind
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin Smirnoff
3.0
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for my advanced copy to read and review.
I’ll start by saying that I wanted to love this book so much. It was my most anticipated read of 2023. I mean, if you weren’t aware, the millennium trilogy is the series I rave about any chance I get. It is my absolute favorite Nordic Noir series, but unfortunately its author died after the third installment.
The publishers then decided to continue with the series, commissioning David Lagercrantz to write the next three books. But he wasn’t nearly as popular as Larson. Then comes Smirnoff. Not only is she an acclaimed author, but that means that Lizbeth Salander, my very favorite female character ever is back!!
I had a very hard time following the story due to formatting issues. I’ve read egalleys before, but this one was by far the most confusing.
Hence, until I read the actual physical book that is properly edited, I will not give the book a tentative rating. If I have to base it on the arc, I would say that I’m very disappointed with the seventh installment. But hopefully once I reread the finished copy I can enjoy it more.
Nevertheless, I will still recommend you read this book if you’re a Nordic Noir fan and loved the original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
I’ll start by saying that I wanted to love this book so much. It was my most anticipated read of 2023. I mean, if you weren’t aware, the millennium trilogy is the series I rave about any chance I get. It is my absolute favorite Nordic Noir series, but unfortunately its author died after the third installment.
The publishers then decided to continue with the series, commissioning David Lagercrantz to write the next three books. But he wasn’t nearly as popular as Larson. Then comes Smirnoff. Not only is she an acclaimed author, but that means that Lizbeth Salander, my very favorite female character ever is back!!
I had a very hard time following the story due to formatting issues. I’ve read egalleys before, but this one was by far the most confusing.
Hence, until I read the actual physical book that is properly edited, I will not give the book a tentative rating. If I have to base it on the arc, I would say that I’m very disappointed with the seventh installment. But hopefully once I reread the finished copy I can enjoy it more.
Nevertheless, I will still recommend you read this book if you’re a Nordic Noir fan and loved the original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.