| View Larger Image | The Girl Who Played with Fire | Hardcoverby Stieg Larsson (Author), Reg Keeland (Translator)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Knopf | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 512 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 28, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 41st |
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Product Description
Mikael Blomkvist, crusading journalist and publisher of the magazine Millennium, has decided to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation between Eastern Europe and Sweden, implicating well-known and highly placed members of Swedish society, business, and government.But he has no idea just how explosive the story will be until, on the eve of publication, the two investigating reporters are murdered. And even more shocking for Blomkvist: the fingerprints found on the murder weapon belong to Lisbeth Salander—the troubled, wise-beyond-her-years genius hacker who came to his aid in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and who now becomes the focus and fierce heart of The Girl Who Played with Fire.As Blomkvist, alone in his belief in Salander’s innocence, plunges into an investigation of the slayings, Salander herself is drawn into a murderous hunt in which she is the prey, and which compels her to revisit her dark past in an effort to settle with it once and for all. |
Amazon.com Review
Amazon Best of the Month, July 2009: The girl with the dragon tattoo is back. Stieg Larsson's seething heroine, Lisbeth Salander, once again finds herself paired with journalist Mikael Blomkvist on the trail of a sinister criminal enterprise. Only this time, Lisbeth must return to the darkness of her own past (more specifically, an event coldly known as "All the Evil") if she is to stay one step ahead--and alive. The Girl Who Played with Fire is a break-out-in-a-cold-sweat thriller that crackles with stunning twists and dismisses any talk of a sophomore slump. Fans of Larsson's prior work will find even more to love here, and readers who do not find their hearts racing within the first five pages may want to confirm they still have a pulse. Expect healthy doses of murder, betrayal, and deceit, as well as enough espresso drinks to fuel downtown Seattle for months. --Dave Callanan |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 312 reviews)
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Avid reader by B. Baker (TN)  5 Stars
November 28, 2009
I read at least two books a week and this series of book is by far some of the best I have read in a long time. I ordered the sample on my Kindle but could not make up my mind from the first couple of chapters if it was going to be my kind of book. I am so glad I listened to all the great reviews because I could not put it down!
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Fast paced-equally as good as his first novel by Linda Rockhill 5 Stars
November 28, 2009
I loved Lisbeth Salander in" The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" and am thrilled that she takes center stage in this sequel. She has been traveling the world, so she is a little savvier, but just as intriguing, complex and irresistible. She is truly a damaged soul, which is part of her charm. Her strong moral character is juxtaposed by her own set of rules concerning what is right or wrong. Layering this on top of her spunky dare devil attitude makes for one fascinating heroine, she steals the show. As with the first book the plot is fast paced, well researched and tight, a page turner with twists and surprises that will leave you wanting more. Compared to "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" there is not quite as much mystery and although satisfying the ending does not pack as much punch, but it's equally as riveting. In addition to complex unique characters, Stieg Larsson also gives us a fantastic thriller full of psychological suspense and insight into Swedish social and political culture. I am sure I am not alone when I say I look forward to the final book in this series and am sorry there will be no more.
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"Someone is going to pay for this." by E. Bukowsky (NY United States)  4 Stars
November 27, 2009
Those who have read Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" will want to pick up the second installment in this popular series without delay. In part two, "The Girl Who Played with Fire," Lisbeth Salander, a petite twenty-six year old who can pass for a teenager, is financially secure and lives in an upscale apartment. However, she is deeply troubled and mistrustful, thanks to a horribly dysfunctional childhood and adolescence. Lisbeth has been through hell and she has the emotional scars to prove it.
The male protagonist, Mikael Blomkvist, has not seen Lisbeth for a while (although he thinks about her frequently and even tries to contact her). As the publisher of "Millenium" magazine, he is greatly preoccupied with an explosive story that he and Erika Berger, the editor-in-chief, are planning to run about the sex-trafficking trade between Eastern Europe and Sweden. If and when facts exposing the exploitation of helpless girls are made public, a number of prominent individuals will be ruined. When a tragic event involving two of Blomkvist's associates makes headlines, Lisbeth is implicated and becomes a fugitive. The police, Mikael, and even Lisbeth's former boss are anxious to locate her before she is captured either by the authorities or a bunch of sadistic thugs who are on her trail.
This is a fairly conventional thriller, complete with one-dimensional villains, numerous car and foot chases, a great deal of exposition, and the obligatory twists and turns. We finally learn about Salander's parents from hell; the horrors that she has endured help explain why she despises authority figures and refuse to kowtow to anyone. She is a free spirit who dresses unconventionally, hacks into any database that interests her, and does her best to protect herself from her many enemies. Although she looks as if a strong wind could blow her away, Lisbeth has some formidable weapons at her command: a brilliant and calculating mind, an almost foolhardy fearlessness, and a bottomless well of aggression. Blomkvist appears throughout the book, but his character serves more as background noise than a strong and meaningful presence.
It is easy to find fault with "The Girl Who Played with Fire." First, the author uses this work of fiction as a soapbox in order to advocate on behalf of society's powerless, especially women and the mentally ill. He scathingly condemns gangsters and financial cheats who prey on the weak and vulnerable, as well as those hypocrites in law enforcement, the medical profession, and politics who preach morality while they commit depraved acts in private. Unfortunately, Larsson sometimes crosses the line between storytelling and preaching. Since Salander and Blomkvist do not collaborate as closely as they did in "Tattoo," the novel lacks the electricity that their relationship generated. In addition, the story breaks little new ground and is a bit too convoluted and drawn out.
In spite of these criticisms, "The Girl Who Played with Fire" gets four stars because of its most important selling point--the indelible presence of one of the most original and engaging characters in contemporary fiction. Lisbeth can be obnoxious, cold, and unyielding, but most readers will fall in love with her. She proves that no matter how much an individual suffers at the hands of merciless brutes, it is possible not only to survive, but also to triumph over one's adversaries.
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Great Sequel by Jack M. Walter (Baltimore, MD) 4 Stars
November 25, 2009
The second novel in Larsson's trilogy is much more exciting than the first, the characters that we have come to know are still the ones we love, and the new ones are fascinating as well. Despite all that, the ending had some improbable events (mostly people being in the right place in the right time) that prevents me from giving this five stars. Regardless, I loved the book and am eagerly looking forward to the third. Read these books in order for maximum enjoyment.
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Excellent story and looking forward to his last book by stingray (Covina, Ca. United States) 5 Stars
November 25, 2009
I love the characters in this book. You want to know more about them. The main character Mikael Blomkvist, the journalist and Lisbeth Salander, the hacker grab your attention. Especially, Lisbeth, the girl with the dragon tattoo. The story continues from the first book, although I admit the first book was more interesting to me, I enjoy this story immensely. I highly recommend this book and this author. The book keep your interest from the beginning. The plot is different , this time lisbeth is accused of a crime and larsson goes back into her life history.
Excellent story and I highly recommend.
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