The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo and The Girl who Played with Fire
Larson Steig
Ah...What to say? Well...it's definitely a fascinating murder mystery with a very unexpected twist. I couldn't put it down BUT this is definitely PG13. I won't spoil much to say it deals with women, the way they're treated, and this culminates in a specific character who's a victim of sexual abuse. It's pretty candid about her abuse and extremely descriptive, so if that doesn't appeal to you don't read it! I personally find the feminist theme quite compelling. It also takes place in modern day Sweden which I found equally interesting. Compelling enough that I picked up the second novel in this trilogy, The Girl Who Played with Fire. I wasn't as impressed by this second novel as the first. The first one's plot revolves around cracking a murder mystery that's several decades old, it's quite unique. It's uniqueness is largely lost on the second novel. It's quite interesting but not as believable or as unique as the first. I'll definitely have to read the third novel (the second novel leaves you hanging!) The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest...I have a feeling it's all about conspiracy theories (shout out to Trevor!).
Random Tid Bit-The author, Steig Larsson is from Sweden and has a unique Swedish view of the world. But even more interesting is that fact that after submitting these three books to the editor he passed away. Given the editor had to work without Larsson's guidance, what we see may or may not be exactly what Larsson intended.
September 2, 201
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