I must be one of the last people in the known universe to finally read Stieg Larsson’s acclaimed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Everywhere I go, people are talking about this book and the movie. Some months ago I watched the movie and blogged about it. I found the movie riveting and immensely enjoyable. It was one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time.
Having now finally gotten around to reading the book, I can confidently say the same about it. OMFG this book is a totally awesome read!!! Seriously if you haven’t read this book, put down the book you’re currently reading and go out and get it. It won’t disappoint!
As I progressed through the story, I was fascinated to discover how close the movie was to the book but despite already knowing the denouement, I simply could not put the book down. Larsson has an easy way with words that will draw you in and keep you enthralled as the story progresses from one revelation to another and just when you think you’ve reached the end, he’s got another surprise in store in the next chapter.
The characters are intriguing and fascinatingly portrayed and the story of the 30+ year old disappearance of sixteen year old Harriet Vanger is wonderfully complex and never tiring. Having turned the final page, I am left wanting more. More Larsson, and even more Lisbeth Salander, a most intriguing heroine with a dark, mysterious past I can only hope is further revealed in the next two books.
If you like crime novels and mystery novels you will love The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It completely lives up to the hype.
Till next time, happy reading!
L :)
| TBR = 3 | WPL = 3 |
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