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samharnold (United Kingdom) (2010/07/26):
Synopsis
Lisbeth Salander, computer genius and woman of independent means, has learned to use every weapon in the book to achieve her ends. She does not forget and she does not forgive, and wherever she finds corruption or abuse - most especially of women - she is relentless.
She decides to wage war on the elusive figures of the sex-trafficking industry, using her prodigious skills as a hacker to further an investigation launched by her one-time friend Mikael Blomkvist, the publisher of Millennium magazine. But hardly has she emerged from her hidden apartment than she is embroiled in a double murder, and sought by the police for a third. Not only does evidence point to her being mentally deranged, but her prints are on the murder weapon.
The only way Salander can be reached is by computer. But she in turn can break into almost any network she chooses. For cunning, for resolve, for ruthlessness she cannot be matched. But now, hunted not only by Inspector Bublanski's team but also by every force in Sweden, she is beyond the reach of any protection. She is also the prey of terrifyingly violent men, who will stop at nothing to protect their criminal schemes. Salander must unearth and expose the truth before her pursuers find her.Review
After a brilliant first book The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo you worry about the second offering from the author. Will it be as good , will I be disappointed? This is not the case at all the second book in the Millenium series is even better than the first. The book is enthralling and fast pacing unlike the first book there is action from start to finish. This book also develops the intriguing character of Lisbeth Salander and looks at her background. As the story develops the affection you had for Lisbeth in the first book grows. I believe that I enjoy this writer so much because of the mature writing, this is unlike other novels that clearly have been written as a scene play this has beautiful description that developes the surroundings and the characters fully. You can easily read this book without the first however, I defy anyone to read the second book and not immediatly want to read the third. A truly wonderful book.
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