The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Book 1 of the Millennium Trilogy

Author: Stieg Larsson

Abridged: 6 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/16/2008


Synopsis

It’s about the disappearance forty years ago of Harriet Vanger, a young scion of one of the wealthiest families in Sweden . . . and about her octogenarian uncle, determined to know the truth about what he believes was her murder.

It’s about Mikael Blomkvist, a crusading journalist recently at the wrong end of a libel case, hired to get to the bottom of Harriet’s disappearance . . . and about Lisbeth Salander, a twenty-four-year-old pierced and tattooed genius hacker possessed of the hard-earned wisdom of someone twice her age who assists Blomkvist with the investigation. This unlikely team discovers a vein of nearly unfathomable iniquity running through the Vanger family, astonishing corruption in the highest echelons of Swedish industrialism and an unexpected connection between themselves.

Contagiously exciting, it’s about society at its most hidden, and about the intimate lives of a brilliantly realized cast of characters, all of them forced to face the darker aspects of their world and of their own lives.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Christina on 2009-09-30 18:04:27

I must admit at first I wasn't too fond of the book. I had a hard time following the beginning because of my lack of understanding regarding the crazy world of professional finance. Due to my diligence and determination I kept reading and became completely addicted to the book. I couldn't put it down. Larsson is a fantastic writer and its saddens me that there won't be anymore writings from him. I would suggest this book to anyone!

AudiobooksNow review by Hollie on 2010-06-14 17:57:06

I had been bombarded with the hype for this book. I was pleasantly surprised. The plot is deep, the characters are interesting and either likable or hate-ble. The only complaint I have is that the girl with the dragon tatoo isn't really the protagonist. That was an interesting twist all by itself. But it didn't stop there. The plot is thick and I found myself recommending the book to others. Enjoy.

AudiobooksNow review by Laurel on 2012-01-30 13:10:32

I like the trilogy, and I listened to all three. Simon Vance is a GREAT narrator. I tried to read this book a few times in the past with no success. I found it slow to start and poorly written. If you can get past the countless cliches, and dont hold grudges over tidy plot fixes in other words if you suspend your disbelief enough you will enjoy listening.

AudiobooksNow review by Lillie on 2013-08-29 22:20:56

Suspenseful & well written.