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The Girl Who Played with Fire

Flickan som lekte med elden

© Stieg Larsson 2006, Norstedts Förlag, Stockholm

Plot summary

Lisbeth Salander is wanted for a triple murder. All three victims are connected to a trafficking exposé about to be published in Mikael Blomqvist’s magazine Millenium, and Lisbeth’s fingerprints are on the weapon.

 

Lisbeth vanishes to avoid capture by the justice. Mikael, not believing the police, is despairingly trying to clear her name, using all his resources and the staff of his magazine. During this process, Mikael discovers Lisbeth’s past, a terrible story of abuse and traumatizing experiences growing up in the Swedish care system.

When he eventually finds her, it’s only to discover that she is far more entangled in his initial investigation of the sex industry than he could ever imagine.



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Impressed with the book series I sat down and watched the movies, and I have to admit I am impressed. Bravo

- C.A.O, 26 January 2012

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look like its good cnt wait 2 star readin it

- lillydebest, 5 January 2012

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Liked the 1st and 3rd, too much useless sex in 2nd. Stick to thriller. bordered on usless sex too in 1st novel. We get she was messed up, but most wild young girls sleep with young men, sorry old men its true.

- N. S., 30 December 2011

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the original version should be seen first from fist to last of the saga!!!!! the United States actress gives the original no acolade to the ORIGINAL VERSION!!

- LENA FLORES, 23 December 2011

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I have just read the a girl with the Dragon Tattoo on a Kindle. Not my usual read at all.

I am hooked, about to down load the the other two using a gift voucher again for my Kindle!

I love Lisbeth Salander! I want adopt her, she needs a surrogate Mum, ps I am 70 not 17.!!!!!

- Pam lawler, 19 December 2011

70 + Kindle -- You are with it. -- Keep staying that Way

- Herbert207, 25 December 2011

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OK, how does Blomquist find the ranch/farm at the end of the movie, when all he has is a PO Box , not a street address??

- , 11 December 2011

Lisbeth's friend. She said ' he can find anything.'

- Merran, 28 January 2012

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The second book in the Millennium Trilogy is quite simply, fantastic. The minute I cracked open the spine I couldn't put it down for long. Kicking the story off with Salander's new life reeled me in totally as any scene with her in it is a genuine reading pleasure. I'm not going to include any spoilers in my review, but reading 'The Girl who Played with Fire' is like watching a non-stop thriller/action movie that is playing out in your mind.

Some people have remarked that the book's shaping of characters as well as certain plot elements are too unbelievable and far-fetched, for eg., Salander's 'Superwoman' powers and 'return' from the dead; her half-brother's medical condition that prevents him from feeling pain. Well, I don't share those sentiments -- come on folks, it's just fiction! And, like movies, don't books (especially fiction) serve some form of escapism?

I was aware that the book ended with a cliffhanger, so I bought the third in advance before I finished the second. I'm glad I did, because immediately after I'd turned the last page, I jumped right into 'The Girl who Kicked the Hornets' Nest'.

Well, that was yesterday night. I've started on the first chapter of 'Hornets' Nest' with mixed emotions... I can't wait to read how the story unfolds, but at the same time, I can't bear the thought that this is Larsson's premature sign-off. Meanwhile, I'm also apprehensive that the third book will not be as good as the preceding two, and I'm praying that I won't be disappointed.

Had he lived, I'm sure the Millennium series would become as hugely popular and famous as Robert Jordan's 'The Wheel of Time' fantasy epic. Jordan himself died before he could write the conclusion, but, like Larsson, he had made notes and the concluding books could thus be published. I'm hoping then, that Larsson's fourth book (and possibly more) might eventually see the light of the day. I agree that the author's style is important, but since Larsson's works have been translated into English, English-speaking readers will never grasp nor appreciate his original writing fully -- and so it is the plot of the books that overall matter much more.

And what we want is more of Larsson's brilliant ideas, so never mind who is tasked with writing them. Fans would simply love to know Stieg's train of thought and his vision for his series (how it would pan out, the fate of the characters).

It's just not good enough telling his legions of fans that we should be content with his three books and they are better than one or nothing. If Larsson did leave plot outlines for the remaining books, they should only be fulfilled by being fleshed out and published. Let's honour his legacy by completing what he started!

My only regret is that I've now become hopelessly addicted to Stieg Larsson's novels, and that there are no more forthcoming to get my fix. I feel almost robbed.

- Rin, 4 December 2011

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The second book in the Millennium Trilogy is quite simply, fantastic. The minute I cracked open the spine I couldn't put it down for long. Kicking the story off with Salander's new life reeled me in totally as any scene with her in it is a genuine reading pleasure. I'm not going to include any spoilers in my review, but reading 'The Girl who Played with Fire' is like watching a non-stop thriller/action movie that is playing out in your mind.

Some people have remarked that the book's shaping of characters as well as certain plot elements are too unbelievable and far-fetched, for eg., Salander's 'Superwoman' powers and 'return' from the dead; her half-brother's medical condition that prevents him from feeling pain. Well, I don't share those sentiments

- , 4 December 2011

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In my life I really never had a favorite book in fiction or movie for that matter. I can say you blew me away by the books and movies. I want more and more after that. Please don't ever stop writing you are dam good at it. Very few writers has that thing in there writing that just soaks you in the book. Again my hat is way off to you.

- , 25 August 2011

HE WAS GOOD. SORRY BUT HE DIED IN 2004, SO YOU HAVE TO MAKE DO WITH THE 3 BOOKS.

- CESAR., 25 November 2011

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just watched the girl with the dragon tattoo enthralled thought it was fabulous cant wait to reasd other books

- adrienne scarano, 16 August 2011

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Stieg Larsson

Bestselling writer

A diverse background

Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) was a Swedish writer and journalist.

Prior to his sudden death of a heart attack in November 2004 he finished three detective novels in his trilogy "The Millenium-series" which were published posthumously; "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest". Altogether, his trilogy has sold more than 20 million copies in 41 countries (spring of 2010), and he was the second bestselling author in the world 2008.

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STIEG LARSSON, 1954-2004

Before his career as a writer, Stieg Larsson was mostly known for his struggle against racism and right-wing extremism. Starting in the late 1970's, he combined his work as a graphic designer with holding lectures on right-wing extremism for the Scotland Yard. During the following years he became an expert on the subject and has held many lectures as well as written many novels on the subject. In 1995, when 8 persons were killed by neo-Nazis I Sweden, he was the main force behind the founding of the Expo-foundation, a group intended on exposing neo-Nazi activity in Sweden. From 1999 and on, he was appointed chief editor of the magazine Expo.

During the last 15 years of his life, he and his life companion Eva Gabrielsson lived under constant threat from right-wing violence.

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The legacy

Controversy surrounding the legacy

Stieg left no written will, and according to Swedish law, Stieg's full estate was inherited by his father and brother. This sparked a dispute between them and Stieg's life companion Eva Gabrielsson, who was left with nothing. The situation is complicated by the fact that Eva controls the script for the 4th book in the Millennium series.

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The 4th Book

"I can finish the fourth manuscript"

In the book "Stieg and Moi" that Eva Gabrielsson (Stieg Larsson's life companion) is currently writing together with Marie Francois Colombani, Eva says that she could finish the fourth manuscript that Stieg and her had already started working on.  She also reveals the swedish title of the fourth manuscript, "Guds hämd" ( english translation: God's revenge)

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Support the work against rasicm

Take action now - Support Stieg Larsson's cause!

Stieg Larsson's organization the Expo Foundation is launching a international fundraising site for intensified efforts against organized intolerance. They want to involve people who appreciate what they are doing and who want them to do more. On the site you can create your own supporters' group and invite friends, colleagues and others to participate.

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Praised actress in the limelight

Rooney Mara praised as Lisbeth Salander

Ronney Mara has been highly praised for her role as Lisbeth Salander in David Finchers version of "The girl with the dragon tattoo". Mara has only in a few years made if from tv shows like "ER" to becom on of Hollywoods most wanted actresses.

 

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Hollywood movies

Remake by David Fincher

Columbia Pictures has bought the rights to make a Hollywood version of the Millenium films. Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara has been apointed to play Michael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander. Signed on to the project is also the writer Steve Zaillian (Se7en) and director David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7ven).

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Career

A unusual path

There are many ways to become writer, and even though, Stiegs path is quite unusual.

He started working at a post office, moving on to a graphic designer job at a news bureau, starting the Expo foundation and working as chief editor. And somewhere in the middle of all this, a great writer steps forward.

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Noomi Rapace

Acknowledged actress

Noomi Rapace

In the original movies based on the Millennium trilogy, Lisbeth Salander is played by Swedish actress Noomi Rapace. Noomi is a well acknowledged actress with fifteen years of experience as an actress.

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Life companion

Eva Gabrielsson

In this interview by the Swedish national televsision, Stieg Larsson's life companion Eva Gabrielsson reveals the truth behind the man that was Stieg Larsson. She discusses her claims in the controversy surrounding Stieg's legacy as well as her claims for a part of the royalty.

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Personal background

A life under constant threat

During the last 15 years of his life, he and his life companion Eva Gabrielsson lived under constant threat from right-wing violence. He regarded his writing of detective novels as relaxing. Keeping track of loose ends, characters and made up conspiracies posedno problem since it was, after all, fiction.

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Millennium Stockholm Map

Millennium Stockholm Map

Get to know Stieg Larsson's Stockholm

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The trilogy

Millennium trilogy

Stieg Larsson had always been interested in detective novels, and he was very familiar the works of Elizabeth George and Minette Walters. He knew what ingredients a good detective story should have, and he even reluctantly decided to spice it up with a bit of sex as it would probably please his readers.

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Discussion

Discussion boards

Stieglarsson.com features a huge forum filled with ongoing discussions on our beloved writer.

Is your prime interest the movies being made? Or are you a huge fan of Lisbeth Salander?

Take a look and join the discussion!

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