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Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

I have got to be one of the three people in the world who did not like this book."

I have got to be one of the three people in the world who did not like this book. Yes, the plot is different and the Salander character is someone whose like we have not seen before. However, the writing is incredibly stiff and dry. In my opnion, the author had little skill in either developing characters or getting to the point.

The book is over 800 pages long. After the first 300 pages I still found the main characters to be one dimensional and poorly drawn. I had nearly put the book away because of the dry and mechanical sentence structure, but friends urged me to keep going. After 400 pages, when Blomqvist and Salander finally began interacting, it got a tad more interesting simply because there was some actual plot movement. (I used to think that James Michener's long books had tedious beginnings; by comparison, they move along like lightning.)

I believe that much of the appeal of the book is today's fascination with sexual perversion and violence. How many readers kept turning the pages just to find the next bit of deviant behavior? Yes, this exists in our world and is a major part of Salander's makeup. More to come in the next book, I would imagine, as much of Salander's past was left unexplained.

This book needs some serious editing. Yes, we all love a good long read, but long in itself does not necessarily equal good or well written.

Posted by M Howe in Shelburne the 6 September 2010


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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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Rooney Mara praised as Lisbeth Salander

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?

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Reviews
Was dag svensson's book published?
Next Stieg Larsson???
Mind-numbing!
Small, small acting world
Does Blomkvist ever tell Lisbeth what her mistake while stealing the money was?
Hooked so soon
"All the Evil" has a prequel!
TGWTDT - The end
American movie question?
What church?
food??
Swedish Or English?
millenium III song?
Original Swedish versions?
Didn't understand
Niedermans diagnosis
keeping all that money
How did Blomkvist know Lisbeth had the money?
Future Life for Lisbeth
Why not rubber band?
Berger's Pseudo-Stalker Question
Worth it to read 2 & 3?
Paolo Roberto
Compare Swedish and American films
3 most sympathetic characters and 3 most repulsive ones(in the books)
Noomi or Roonie?
Lisbeth Salander Gear
Who was in picture in pocket of leather jacket
Similarities and Differences in the trilogy?
Fincher will shoot sequels back to back!
Millennium products
american movie
The American version of 'Tattoo'
so sad he died
czech books
Can anyone help me please?
So what's next on your reading list?
All the evil
Plot in the Carribean? What happened with this intro?
So who was the girl at the beginning of the story?
sexy salander
Bjurman's torture things
New trailer of "Girl" interesting but?
Noomi Rapace (Liz)
Secondary characters
Stieg Larsson
Book Titles
Berger and sex
Epilogue of 'hornets nest'
2 Plot Holes - Location of Gunshot Wound to Head & Palm Computer
Lisbeth`s motorbike
Why did he not leave a will?
No Fourth Book
Best Read
can the 1st book stand alone?
the maths aspect in the 2nd book
Friends will not read
Which film is best
Plot hole?
anyone who did the milleniumtrilogy walkingtour in Stockholm?
Paperback release date
Funny Unatractive Spanish title translation
Spanish Tittles horrendous
Spanish Translation
american version will suck
Millennium TV mini series
Dag and Mia bullet entry / exit wounds.
A possible plot hole?
Too Easy
UK versus US audiobooks (Hornets Nest)
my real name is ronald niedermann
what mistake lisabeth made?
Outstanding story telling
Millenium-Roots: The 10 Book Series Plan
Old technology
Sport & fitness
Books read by Mikael and Lisbeth?
Andre Jute says...
The Jute Scandal
Different copies?
Frisk, Fermats Thereom, No Hornets
Salander's Stash of Money
Figuerola
English dub
Lisbeth Salander Tattoo
Under edited?
Any FanFiction Sites?
Money
Why does Lisbeth get rid of all evidence?
what phone did Lisbeth use
The Stieg Larsson Trilogy DVD Boxed Set
ITunes problem, Abridged or unabridged
How stupid is Blomkvist??
Pivotal flaw re Salanders new apartment
Deleted Scenes
lyrics
Lisbeth's Revenge
t-shirt
Following traffic rules in Sweden
Blomkvist Conclusion
The New Lisbeth - What do you think?
Which book is the best?
Morality of Lisbeth Salander
What about thetranslation of this title???
setting of the story
Real people appearing as characters
Miriam Wu's family name
Fever
How to pronounce Micke?
what type of phone does she use in the hospital?
A shocked late comer...
Where is Hedestad?
Gabrielsson a co-author?
Roberto vs Niedermann
Bjurman and Zala
romance between mickael and lisbeth
Loose ends
Anonymous emails threatening to Erika Berger
A 60 minute Christmas Special
flowers
Refresh my memory please
Song about Lisbeth, etc
Was Teleborian short or tall?
Wow !
What about the implants?
Just wondering
Is there a thrid movie?
Girl Who Played With Fire Plot Hole
plot hole Dragon tattoo
Why did Lisbeth Return to Sweden?
Movie lengths?
Coffee and sandwiches??!!
Ringtone of Mikael Blomkvist
Song Lisbeth listens to?
Plot hole re: Palmgren
TGWPWF Prelude
A 5th Book found... or is it the 4th?
i dont understand this part.
zalachenko identity ?
Reference to Astrid Lindgrens work
Implausible?
Is this Fermat's Proof of the Last Theorem?
Survive a bullet in the head?
Martin Vanger and Herman Webster Mudgett
What does Lisbeth write on the body of the guardian?
Salander ditches Martin's Laptop
Lisbeth's Computer
The tatoo and the sister?
Read books in any order?
Unskilled Scientific Police leads to Nationwide Man-hunt
Sapo Reaction?
Did Lisbeth salander kill Hans-Erik Wennerström
Boudicca/HIstorical error
victims' families never contacted?
Lisbeth's Height
New writer for next book
no really, overrated
Lead actress announced
comprehensive character list for The Girl who kicked the hornet's nest
the forgotten car
How the Dragon Tattoo remake starts
printing error
phsycosis mistake
Lisbeth made a mistake?
Possible oversight
English phonetic pronounciations
Other similar series?
Family tree online?
What did the man get tattooed
Dbase Program Mentioned in "Girl With The..."
Can someone help me with this question?
Vangers
Surnames
why did she get the tattoo
Violence against women...
Why is she so messed up?
KALLE BLOMKVIST. Is this a Swedish in-joke?
Need help with a question
What Will Lisbeth Do With All That Money?
TV episodes?
Niederman
Is this a flaw?
Her sister Camilla
A critical point a bit implausible.
conspiracy
The MILLENIUM series?? !
Two Technical Flaws
Longreach Australia
"modernising" original script during translation
How did the Forbes couple fit into the story
Great movie
Eva be strong
"Tattoo" filming Oct 2010
Question about the second book
2 technical questions
My Only Problem
How did Mikael?
Lisbeth's sister??
ANY film of the Stieg Larsson 'millenium' series:
Should the books be read in chronological order?
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A CRITICAL READER'S REVIEW
Inside the Mind of Lisbeth Salander
wow
Larsson Rocks!!!!
Listen up, folks:
The Girl with the dragon Tattoo
Enthusiasm !!!
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stomper
Millennium Trilogy
Wow What a read!
Difficult
A must read!!
My Thoughts
flop !!!
From Great to Aweful
Breathtaking trilogy
Looking Forward
loved it, loved it , loved it
"The Girl"
3rd book the best
NOT A DRAG!
The girl with the dragon tattoo
I have found a new favorite Author only to find he is gone!
Amazing writer
OVERRATED
Who Wins?
Just fantastic - Brilliant writer
The book you can't put down..
The books are liberally sprinkled with irritations
Spoiler Alert: Stieg Larsson's "Millennium" trilogy is AWESOME
My hands were stuck to the book
I love Froken Salander
Never have read a series this enticing...
without a doubt this one of the best books i have read
Froom an old lay who majored in lit in the 50's:
Mystery book
Marvealous MOVIE
A riptide of a read
Best books ever!
Only Praise for Larsson..
Glorious
Multilayered Read!!
Love
Fantastic!
2 down 1 to go...
This book left me COLD
wow!
I didn't like it either!
Ick!
All Chacteristics of a Great Story
Disturbing...
The Millennium Trilogy
Enjoy
Addictive
TRILOGY
Inspiring on so many levels
Two of a kind.
Hard to describe...
Larsson is a sick minded genius!
I'm in love again
Wow!!
Finally A Female James Bond
If their was another book I would read it too.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
perfect example
ADDICTED
Review
Perhaps the finest book since Silence of the Lambs
Stieg Larsson and psychiatry
Brilliant! I was left wanting more!
All hype from what I can see...
the openion of a teenager :) hydi =3
New Paradime
Page turner
The Romance
Dragon Tattoo
"A literary masterpiece, that should be taught in schools around the world"
trilogy/lisbeth salander
slow to start but thrilling end
Nobody
Last installment to the Millennium series and it was insanely good!
This series keeps getting better and better!
If you love a good mystery, you should pick up the book.
a tribute to a triology
truely amazing
WOW!
Unbelievable stories
spellbinding
Read slowly!
Stilted writing
What a loss!
Great Finale
the girl who played with fire
addicted
Very Happy
Coffee, anyone?
Mind blowing
Spellbinding !!
Larsson's Thematic Focus
you'll get sleep deprivation reading this
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