Lately, I read the second installment of the Millennium Trilogy, The Girl Who Played With Fire, by Stieg Larsson. Again, this is a very long book, which is why it took me so long between the first one and the second one. But, I tried to read it as much as I could, because the book is exciting, and riveting in a way that makes you want to keep reading till you can't keep your eyes open any longer!
This book is still about Lisbeth Salander, Blomkvist, and many other key characters from the first book. Although, this one focuses much more on Salander, her background, and why she is the way that she is in the books. I don't want to give too much away to those who have not yet read the books, but this one is as good or even better than the first in the trilogy. I love the more in-depth knowledge that you get about the characters, as well as how interesting the plot, and story line are in this one. It takes you deeper and deeper into these characters lives, actions, stories, and pasts. Since I've been reading all these years, few books have truly shocked me, but this one delivers a shock that will make you re-read the sentence a few times. It's a connection that some people might make, but will still make you go "OH!" while reading.
I'm very impressed with Stieg Larsson's writing, and the translation from Swedish to English is wonderful. I enjoy the imagery, and explosiveness of some of his writing. His plots are fast-paced in most places, and he has a way of keeping you intrigued without leaving too much out till the end. His momentum is neither too fast nor too slow, but it keeps the reader interested and invested in the story.
This is a great trilogy so far, and I look forward to buying the last book, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. This time I plan to buy the new book on my brand new nook, which my husband got for me from Barnes and Noble. I haven't used it much so far, because I don't have a case for it yet, but I will be reading from it frequently. I am excited to really start reading on it, and I have already bought Dan Brown's new book, The Lost Symbol, on it for only $3.99, a fraction of what is costs in the stores.
Well thanks for reading, and keep reading at home!
Rating: (out of 7 stars)
This book is still about Lisbeth Salander, Blomkvist, and many other key characters from the first book. Although, this one focuses much more on Salander, her background, and why she is the way that she is in the books. I don't want to give too much away to those who have not yet read the books, but this one is as good or even better than the first in the trilogy. I love the more in-depth knowledge that you get about the characters, as well as how interesting the plot, and story line are in this one. It takes you deeper and deeper into these characters lives, actions, stories, and pasts. Since I've been reading all these years, few books have truly shocked me, but this one delivers a shock that will make you re-read the sentence a few times. It's a connection that some people might make, but will still make you go "OH!" while reading.
I'm very impressed with Stieg Larsson's writing, and the translation from Swedish to English is wonderful. I enjoy the imagery, and explosiveness of some of his writing. His plots are fast-paced in most places, and he has a way of keeping you intrigued without leaving too much out till the end. His momentum is neither too fast nor too slow, but it keeps the reader interested and invested in the story.
This is a great trilogy so far, and I look forward to buying the last book, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. This time I plan to buy the new book on my brand new nook, which my husband got for me from Barnes and Noble. I haven't used it much so far, because I don't have a case for it yet, but I will be reading from it frequently. I am excited to really start reading on it, and I have already bought Dan Brown's new book, The Lost Symbol, on it for only $3.99, a fraction of what is costs in the stores.
Well thanks for reading, and keep reading at home!
Rating: (out of 7 stars)
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