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- Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group (25 May 2010)
- ASIN: B004NKWK06
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (887 customer reviews)
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The good news is, that this is *much* better than the second book in the series (which has a plot so ridiculous that the characters in the third book constantly make reference to how unbelievable it is).
The bad news is, you will have to read the second book before this one, because the story takes place immediately after that book and there are no concessions made to the new reader.
This is longer than both previous books, but doesn't feel too slack - although there are a couple of side-stories that have no bearing on the main story, which could perhaps have been dropped without anyone realising. The story moves along at a good pace (in the main) and always keeps you interested in what's going to happen next.
I suppose my main gripe is that there's very little feeling of peril; the protagonists are constantly one step ahead of their opposition, and it moves towards the climax with little in the way of genuine surprise.
Still, it completes the trilogy well (and leaves a few dangling clues for further books in the series, should the publishers decide to get someone else to write them).
The bad news is, you will have to read the second book before this one, because the story takes place immediately after that book and there are no concessions made to the new reader.
This is longer than both previous books, but doesn't feel too slack - although there are a couple of side-stories that have no bearing on the main story, which could perhaps have been dropped without anyone realising. The story moves along at a good pace (in the main) and always keeps you interested in what's going to happen next.
I suppose my main gripe is that there's very little feeling of peril; the protagonists are constantly one step ahead of their opposition, and it moves towards the climax with little in the way of genuine surprise.
Still, it completes the trilogy well (and leaves a few dangling clues for further books in the series, should the publishers decide to get someone else to write them).
56 of 62 people found the following review helpful
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With this, the third and final part of the utterly brilliant Millennium trilogy, Larsson brings to a close the compelling story of, what must surely be, one of literature's most compelling heroines, Lisbeth Salander. As said elsewhere, Larsson ties up all of the loose ends clearly visible at the end of the second book and, as such, this is really not a standalone book but a continuation. It is essential reading for Larsson addicts but like all addictions it will never be enough to sate the appetite induced by reading the first of the series. Gobble up this one just like its predecessors - sadly, there ain't plenty more where they came from!
Larsson's writing was obviously motivated by powerful emotions reflecting his views on certain social ills but I never felt, as I have with certain other writers, that I was being preached to. The books are moving, exciting, intelligent, compelling and superbly written (and, I imagine, translated) but above all, entertaining. The whole experience of reading all three is so affecting that the structural faults, most obvious in the second in the series, simply didn't matter - to this reader at least. Yes, I did get slightly tired with the too frequent references to women warriors from history and the utterly redundant sub plot of Berger's cyber stalker but was able to overlook these relatively minor irritants in view of the fact that there are just too few writers of such excellence around who can sustain the interest of their readers over 1600 or so pages and therefore his passing is truly to be mourned.
Now I'll wait some time to get my 'fix' and then begin with 'dragon' again.
Larsson's writing was obviously motivated by powerful emotions reflecting his views on certain social ills but I never felt, as I have with certain other writers, that I was being preached to. The books are moving, exciting, intelligent, compelling and superbly written (and, I imagine, translated) but above all, entertaining. The whole experience of reading all three is so affecting that the structural faults, most obvious in the second in the series, simply didn't matter - to this reader at least. Yes, I did get slightly tired with the too frequent references to women warriors from history and the utterly redundant sub plot of Berger's cyber stalker but was able to overlook these relatively minor irritants in view of the fact that there are just too few writers of such excellence around who can sustain the interest of their readers over 1600 or so pages and therefore his passing is truly to be mourned.
Now I'll wait some time to get my 'fix' and then begin with 'dragon' again.
150 of 169 people found the following review helpful
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If by any chance you are reading this review wondering if you might get a taster of this much talked about trilogy by diving in at the end, my advice is simple: don't. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was a brilliantly original start to this series, and introduced us to one of the most compelling anti-hero creations in Lisbeth Salandar. The second volume - 'The Girl Who Played with Fire' - lost much of the sophistication of the first, and was a lesser book for it - but actually managed to be even more gripping. This third volume could not be more different.
It might have been titled 'The Girl Who Got Lost Between The Covers', since our heroine Salander is present for only around twenty percent of its gigantic 750 pages. Without the benefit of the first two books this volume would be utterly bemusing. The scene-setting and recapping takes around three hundred pages - with Larsson introducing a seemingly endless cast list of spies, policemen and women, journalists and officials. For Swedish readers this may be more satisfying, since he appears to be fictionalising modern Swedish history through conspiracy. But for us it is largely bewildering.
And how we miss Salander. Such is the power of this fictional creation that during her brief appearances the book roars back into life. Sadly however she doesn't become the central figure again until around 600 pages in - and it is only then that the book truly becomes a page turner. Happily Larsson recaptures the vulnerable, complex Salander of the first volume, and again makes this dysfunctional Aspergers girl compelling and adorable.
But while we wait for Salander, and the book, to capture us again, Larson actually creates two further ballsy female characters, one of which proves the love interest for Larsson's alter-ego, Mikael Blomkvist. Larsson attempts to give levity to this approach by dropping in occasional and flimsy one page factual interludes about the role of the female warrior in history. It's a creaky device - and he needn't have bothered. The fact is, it's refreshing to have strong women at the centre of a thriller, and there is no doubting Larsson's ability to create powerful female characters.
Most Amazon reviews are ecstatic - but that must surely be a measure of the power and originality of this trilogy, and not of this book. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest would have made little impact had it had been the first in the series; and if looked at on its merits it makes an adequate but ultimately disappointing last.
It might have been titled 'The Girl Who Got Lost Between The Covers', since our heroine Salander is present for only around twenty percent of its gigantic 750 pages. Without the benefit of the first two books this volume would be utterly bemusing. The scene-setting and recapping takes around three hundred pages - with Larsson introducing a seemingly endless cast list of spies, policemen and women, journalists and officials. For Swedish readers this may be more satisfying, since he appears to be fictionalising modern Swedish history through conspiracy. But for us it is largely bewildering.
And how we miss Salander. Such is the power of this fictional creation that during her brief appearances the book roars back into life. Sadly however she doesn't become the central figure again until around 600 pages in - and it is only then that the book truly becomes a page turner. Happily Larsson recaptures the vulnerable, complex Salander of the first volume, and again makes this dysfunctional Aspergers girl compelling and adorable.
But while we wait for Salander, and the book, to capture us again, Larson actually creates two further ballsy female characters, one of which proves the love interest for Larsson's alter-ego, Mikael Blomkvist. Larsson attempts to give levity to this approach by dropping in occasional and flimsy one page factual interludes about the role of the female warrior in history. It's a creaky device - and he needn't have bothered. The fact is, it's refreshing to have strong women at the centre of a thriller, and there is no doubting Larsson's ability to create powerful female characters.
Most Amazon reviews are ecstatic - but that must surely be a measure of the power and originality of this trilogy, and not of this book. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest would have made little impact had it had been the first in the series; and if looked at on its merits it makes an adequate but ultimately disappointing last.
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A real character study and an amazing end to the Trilogy
Having read the first two books in Larsen's trilogy I simply had to read the third one. It was just as good as the other two, even more daring in its concept and a very fitting end... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Eternal Optimist
My advice - read it in big chunks!
I have to say I was slighlty put off by a friend who hadn't managed to finish the last in the series. Read more
Published 2 days ago by S5228
the girl who kicked the hornets nest.
brilliant ending to great mesmerising triology
.a really unpredictable nail biting sttory that won't let you put the book down
A must read
.a really unpredictable nail biting sttory that won't let you put the book down
A must read
Published 2 days ago by toni w
Completes the perfect trilogy!
I don't usually read books at all! But after the huge hype over this trilogy, I had to read them! It exceeded all my expectations! Read more
Published 4 days ago by TooHotForTea
Excerllent
From my personal view I really enjoyed all 3 Books its Sad to think the Author
(Stieg Larsson),not around to enjoy its success, Worth a Read you won't put the book/Kindle down... Read more
(Stieg Larsson),not around to enjoy its success, Worth a Read you won't put the book/Kindle down... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Kristine
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
This book was beyond fantastic sooooo good and finished the trilogy off well. Really sad when i finished the book thinking what was i going to read next that was going to be this... Read more
Published 6 days ago by J. Jupp
Now life can get back to normal.
If you have read the two previous books in this trilogy you will need no encouragement to read the final part. It is even more compelling and in my view the best of the three. Read more
Published 8 days ago by M. Palmer
Salander rocks.
All the way through I found myself rooting for Lisbeth. read all 3 books in about 2 weeks as I couldn't wait to find out what happened to her. Brilliantly written. Loved it.
Published 8 days ago by Mrs. M. J. English
Outstanding climax to the trilogy
Having read the first 2 books in this trilogy I could not wait to sart the third and final book. This book was a truly brilliant climax and finale and I am gutted that they are... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Wendy Jones
Finished on a high
Having just read the three books back-to-back I can honestly say it has been an extremely satisfying read. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Walker
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