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- ISBN13: 9780307269997
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The stunning third and final novel in Stieg Larsson’s internationally best-selling trilogyLisbeth Salander—the heart of Larsson’s two previous novels—lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge—against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.
Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Salander is fighting back.
Amazon.com Review
Amazon Best Books of the Month, May 2010 As the finale to Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is not content to merely match the adrenaline-charged pace that made international bestsellers out of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. Instead, it roars with an explosive storyline that blows the doors off the series and announces that the very best has been saved for last. A familiar evil lies in wait for Lisbeth Salander, but this time, she must do more than confront the miscreants of her past; she must destroy them. Much to her chagrin, survival requires her to place a great deal of faith in journalist Mikael Blomkvist and trust his judgment when the stakes are highest. To reveal more of the plot would be criminal, as Larsson's mastery of the unexpected is why millions have fallen hard for his work. But rest assured that the odds are again stacked, the challenges personal, and the action fraught with neck-snapping revelations in this snarling conclusion to a thrilling triad. This closing chapter to The Girl's pursuit of justice is guaranteed to leave readers both satisfied and saddened once the final page has been turned. --Dave CallananSimilar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-10-30
By Bojan Tunguz (Greencastle, IN USA)
This book is the final chapter in Stieg Larsson's "Millennium" trilogy. It is the culmination of the many interconnected incidents and affairs that have been explored by a duo of very unlikely protagonists - Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist and cofounder of the monthly magazine Millennium, and a brilliant yet very troubled young woman named Lisbeth Salander. "The Girl Who Kicked Hornets Nest" is a true sequel to the previous book in the series, "The Girl Who Played with Fire" as the action and the events presented here take off immediately at where the previous book left off. In fact, the two books should really be two volumes of the same book, and should be read as such. This is also by far the most ambitious and far-reaching book in the trilogy, as the depth and breadth of information on Swedish society, politics, and security services is truly impressive. However, this is a work of fiction and one should always have in mind that even though many of the events and characters described here are based on the real-life persons, Larsson has most certainly used a lot of creative freedom in fashioning his final masterpiece.
The book is high-paced and written with an incredible attention to every detail. Some of the technological devices and tricks, which seemed so advanced in the first few years of the new millennium, today feel quaint and dated. This is an interesting reminder that we live in a technologically high-paced world, and in a very short span of just five years a lot can and will change.
Just like in the previous two books in the trilogy, Larsson pays a lot of attention to various highly-complicated interpersonal relationships. This gives his character much more depth, but this fascination can at times feel a bit voyeuristic and self-indulgent. Nonetheless, this has not been the main focus of this book, and by its end there will be as many interpersonal loose ends as there are resolved relationships. This too gives the novel a lifelike quality, as in our own interactions with others there are very few, if any, relationships that are completely static and definitive.
2010-10-30
By scott89119 (Whittier, CA)
The sad, violent saga of Lisbeth Salander is brought to an ambiguous end here in the final book of Larsson's Millenium Trilogy. Thankfully it really is the best in the series, as it ties everything together from the previous books while having enough new characters and tension to make it a fine book on its own. No other book moves so quickly, goes as deeply into the politics of the author's beloved Sweden, has so much at risk, and has as much fun with the cat-and-house aspects of the story as this one. Salander, even though confined here through the great majority of the book, is as brilliantly crafty as she's ever been, and further cements her place as a truly interesting character in modern-day fiction. Everything from the characterization to the prolonged sense of danger to the wonderful atmosphere to the brilliant plotting and imagination of the book is first-rate, and goes far beyond what is found so often in dime-a-dozen thrillers these days. Highly recommended for all readers, though you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you skip to this one without reading the first two.
2010-10-30
By Dan Blodgett
It's a tragedy Strauss is dead! He did a great job on this triology. The only complaint is that the protagonists "ladies man" persona wears thin and isn't a really relevant after book #1 ( we get it already, thank you)...
2010-10-29
By Gary (Wetumpka, Alabama)
Having completed the trilogy this week, I feel like the most interesting and provocative girlfriend I (n)ever had just broke up with me. I'm profoundly disappointed that it's over, but I'm richer for the experience. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is a brilliant sendoff. Bravo!
2010-10-29
By blueizzy
Rec'd promptly and in perfect condition. Loved the third volume of this series. It certainly kept me on my toes.
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