Comments on: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

By: Handmade Jewelry

Handmade Jewelry — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:50:02 +0000

The novel is really rich in detail and quick paced — And incredibly moving in depicting the struggles faced by its female protagonist. This novel somehow brings off having two really well drawn protagonists, one male, one female that one can empathize with. I did not want the story to end. The characters are too intriguing for this to be the end. Lisbet’s story would have made an incredible novel on its own. She has Aspergers and is trapped in an awful school /social system with no advocates and non-existent mental health services. It is really dark in its themes somewhat like the Kite Runner. I cannot wait to read the sequels.

All in all, its one of the best mystery /thrillers I’ve read from the last decade. In fact comparing it to the Da Vinci Code, the characters are not simplistic one dimensional cut outs at all. The rich characterizations and explorations of dark behaviour remind me of Elizabeth George. I’m waiting for the two final books of this trilogy. It is so sad that the author has passed away and we won’t be meeting the characters for more than just 3 books.

By: Amanda Health

Amanda Health — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:01:19 +0000

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, and the author’s new book, “The girl who kicked the hornet’s nest” … I don’t read fiction but one day I’m going to give it a go – a good fiction book is as good as an informative non-fiction.

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:48:32 +0000

oh, one more thing. You are right that the book needed heavy editing. Did you know that Larsson never met with his editor to plan how to edit the books? He died before that he could attend the meetings. His editor just had to use her imagination.

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:41:20 +0000

Nice review jb. But I think you should try and read the remaining 2 books. They are much much better than the first. And I also think they will make you believe in the Lisbeth character, she’s better developed and more complex. You get to know more about her complex psychology than in book 1, because the next 2 books focus on her character. But be warned, they get darker and Lisbeth gets very unpredictable (I think that’s because of her many flaws). The remaining two books are the reason why a lot of reviewers think the success of the books is mainly down to the Lisbeth Salander character…… As you said she’s fantastic but I think you’ll find her believable if you gave the other books a chance. Take care!

By: Nida

Nida — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:59:34 +0000

@ Ann – there are Swedish versions of all three books. They are very dark and graphically violent. They were rivetting but very disturbing. It will be interesting to see what an American version will be like.

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:06:12 +0000

I am curious, now that “The Girl with the dragon tattoo” is now a movie. If they will also make films of the other 2 books. Or does anyone know if they have indeed made films of the other two?

By: kristina baker

kristina baker — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:09:37 +0000

I didn’t read the book, but I just suffered through this Hollywood “formula” flick with subtitles (to give it credibility)! I can’t believe everyone’s falling for this charade (when he’s jogging in the woods you just knew someone would take a shot at him, right?).
Good grief! Where’s James Patterson? Probably working on a soon to be “found!” manuscript…

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:25:36 +0000

So I was wondering… I bought the second book not realizing it was part of THE trilogy that everyone talks about. SO… Are all three books related? Would it be too confusing to read the second … I haven’t been able to find the first one. Do I have to read the first? You get what I’m trying to find out? Please help!

Thank you!

jb says: Maybe someone else knows the answer? I’ve only read the first one and won’t be bothering with the others.