Writing this best seller took Stieg Larsson a boatload of talent, research, dedication, and focus. But if he were still alive today, he would undoubtedly express his gratitude to Reg Keeland who captured the essence, the flavor and innuendo of the original text of this epic trilogy, so that the English-speaking world has access to this most satisfying series of books!
It is eerily strange that the book seems to mirror Larsson’s own life, and even more strange that he died shortly after having delivered the manuscripts to his publisher for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.
Americans are ignorant of many things European, but still the series is flying off the shelves. Larsson weaves together a plot and scenario so convincing that one is not sure what is fiction and what is an accurate portrayal of life in Sweden. Most of us live in ignorance of child abuse, prostitution, police and political inturpitude, and business shenanigans. But here it is all brought to life, and is very much in your face. It’s impossible not to appreciate the heroine, with whom it would be best not to tangle.
Z-Best
Ratings: Z-Best, Z-OK, Z-worst
