The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is simply superb. Larrson has created a tightly plotted mystery that is beautifully written, even translated from Swedish. Larrson is a master story teller weaving numerous characters into a mystery masterpiece.
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to seek the truth about Harriet Vanger, a member of one of Sweden’s wealthiest families, who disappeared forty years ago. He is aided by “tattooed punk prodigy”, Lisbeth Slanader. Blomkvist is also seeking redemption and revenge after being setup and found guilty of libel.
The book starts out a bit slow and for American readers the Swedish setting may be a bit off-putting with unfamiliar locals and a bit of cultural shock. However, the tail of corporate intrigue, legal thriller, quirky love story and a truly dysfunctional family of suspects pulls you in completely. Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Slanader are two of the best protagonists to come along in a very long time. The richness and depth of the Slanader character alone is reason to read this novel.
Larrson's main themes are the sexual violence against women, corporate malfeasance, journalistic ethics, and how the state treats some of its more vulnerable citizens. Portions of the book are dark and gritty, so be prepared. This novel is truly a mystery for adults who want more than the bubblegum formula so common today.
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