The legacy
Millennium trilogy
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest
The 4th Book
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Controversy surrounding the legacy
Stieg Larsson spent 32 years of his life with the architect Eva Gabrielsson. However, the never married, maybe due to Stieg's dangerous work at the Expo-foundation. They did not have any children, and Stieg left no written will, so according to Swedish law, Stieg's estate was inherited by his father and brother. This sparked a dispute between Eva Gabrielsson and Stieg's relatives. She claims that they "were never a part of our lives" and that they are not the right persons handling Stieg's estate.
A fact complicating the matter is that Eva has the laptop with the partly finished script for the fourth book in the Millenium series. And she will not publish the script unless she is given the full rights to manage the novels in the Millenium series, the novels which she and Stieg worked with together. However, Stieg's father and brother has not been willing to meet this amend, and this has resulted in a stalemate which has lasted the five years since Stieg's death.
The most recent event took place when Stieg's father and brother in an interview with a newspaper offered Eva a final settlement of € 2 million. She rejected the offer, saying that it is not the money she is after, but the legal rights to administrate the literary property of Stieg.
So the stalemate continues, and the final words have not been said.
Am I the only one who sees that The Emperor has no clothes with regards to these novels. They are atrocious in every respect. Also, I wonder about a a man who makes his female protagonist a 14 year old girl and has her sleeping around with older men including the thinly-veiled version of Larsson himself! Yeuk!
Why weren't these books edited? Thsy are filled with material that any editor worth his salt would've taken out in order to have the story move more efficiently. Rubbish!
- Pyotr, 7 May 2012
I absolutely agree. 2000 pages that should have been whittled down to a third. I found the story of the 1st one rattled along fairly well, even if deeply unpleasant, laughed out loud at the ludicrousness of the girl neing shot in the head so that her brain was sgowing but still able to dig herself out of a grave with a ring. Gave up on the third one because nothing seemed to be happening at all. Mysoginistic in the extreme Larsson seemed to glory in women being brutalised under the pretence of castigating others for that very thing.
- Mary, 7 May 2012
You amaze me! Your comments are contradictory in the least as despite the fact you found him to be quote 'Rubbish' you wasted your time and energy to still read ALL THREE BOOKS! Hmmmm!
- Shelley Valley Girl, 11 May 2012
You should read any of Thomas Harris' novels for perfect examples of how best sellers should be. Beautiful sparse prose, brilliantly well-drawn characters, impeccably researched and a female protagonist that anyone could be proud of (unlike superhero Lisbeth).
P.S - The reason for finishing Larsson's novels was simply so I could form an informed opinion as to why they are so awful. Wouldn't really be fair if I commented on something I hadn't read!
- Pytor, 14 May 2012
I agree with you Shelley Valley Girl. The books are great. When was the last time any of you, but Shelly Valley Girl, sat down and wrote a novel. The reality is there nasty, horrible things happening out in the real world, so open your eyes and stop being closed minded. This is a novel and a very good one. The characters are interesting. We find out more about each one as the story progresses and move on to the next book. The story lines are great. I'm praying that Eva gets the rights to complete his book. Obviously, Stieg wasn't expecting to go anytime soon and therefore didn't see the need to do a will. This very talented person definitely died too soon. Pytor, you're aweful!!! Why don't you write a book and let us read it so we can form an opinion.
- llopez, 18 May 2012
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The Law is quite clear about Succession. Stieg would;ve been deemed to have constructive notice regarding his wil and how his estate would be divided. That's tough! Get over yourself!
- Pytor, 7 May 2012
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We get to chose friends and partners and nuclear
family. Our birth family should not be assumed to be of continued importance and legal heirs to our estates. Our laws need to be changed as we often leave and disavow our extended families for legitable reasons and disassociate from them. More important are current relationships. We should not be forced to reenter our past out of some blood relation antiquated laws.
- Annmarie, 6 May 2012
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Eva played a critical part in Stieg's ability to write the books over the course of many years. I'm sure she had to make sacrifices of her own as well as offer advice as he was sure to have valued her opinion. Eva was certainly privy to his private thoughts and plans for the final manuscript as well. No-one else in the world will know the direction he planned for the final manuscript and she alone has the ability to ensure the characters in the novel stay true to form and the novel's 'voice' is maintained as Stieg Larsson's. Stieg's father and brother should be ashamed of themselves for holding on to the rights of his literary estate. They played no part in the creative process whatsoever and are merely greedy vultures who are benefitting not only from the undeserved windfall of his estate, but also for the future royalties of movie deals and re-prints and excerps from Stieg's work. I propose we all scour the internet for used copies of Stieg Larsson's books and refrain from purchasing in bookstores. It will have only a small impact in new book sales, but on principal I refuse to line the pockets of the author's avaricious father and brother. I am thankful I was given the Millennium series second-hand and have not contributed a cent to the vultures who undeservedly are benefitting from Stieg's genius. Shame on them! :-(
- Jean Ferguson, Canada, 4 May 2012
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The father and son are being greedy and petty! Eva deserves ALL that she and Stieg Larsson have worked TOGETHER on!
- Ellenia Daniels, 15 April 2012
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What is Kalle doing today or Wasp? Writers have an opportunity to blog without using names to stay away from copyright issues. Many fans would like to explore how these imaginary friends are doing. Check out the law first.
- John007, 12 April 2012
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Its sad he never knew what the future held. I turn 50 this year, and don't have anybody to fight over the nothing I have He shoulda known better..
- Scott Johnson, 11 April 2012
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I think the brother and father are a dis grace - no one has more right to the manuscript than the lasy who helped write it. I feel all the literary worldl is in agreement with me. Give Eva full ownership and control of the Millenium Series. If the brother and father want any reconition let them write thier own novels.
- Marion R. Pryor, 8 April 2012
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I am almost finished with the third book of the millennium series and have enjoyed each book immensely. It is a series you never want to end. I am saddened that Mr. Larsson's family can not come to an understanding. Have you asked yourselves what he would have wanted. Seems to me after 32 years he would have wanted Eva to be a part of his estate.
- ginny flordia usa, 7 April 2012
I totally agree with Ginny.
- Ed Sellner, 9 April 2012
I completely agree with Ginny. It seems ironical that what Stieg fought and wrote about is the same essence that is keeping Eva in the dark. I pray that Eva (one day) is successful and continues to embark on the unfinished writings of her lifetime mate. Rock - on Eva!
- R. Hart, Florida, USA, 29 April 2012
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I completly agree with Jean & Ginny, Eva should have been left Stiegs rights for the Millenium books, also on the 4h book he was witting, he ws a genius...I have read 3 books, and also the 3 dvd's. just amaazing writing, h ws a genius, so sad he had to leave us so early in his life... do not know how the father & brother can live with themselves !!!!!
As we know, anothe film has been made of the first book...so more money for the greedy father & the brother !!!! a disgrace!! they should be so proud of their late gifted relative.
I am so sad that we will not have the pleasure of reading any more of Stieg's genius mind.
I wonder what Stiegs would think of all this !!
Thinking of you Eva...you must miss Tiegs so so much, but you have the memories of all the time you pent together writing these wonderful books... I am and always have been am avid reader, but thee are the best I have ever read...thank you Stieg & Eva..
Barbara from England.
- Barbara from England, 10 May 2012