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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
written by Stieg Larsson
Studio : Knopf
by Knopf
Release Date : 2010-05-25
Publisher : Knopf
Released : 2010-05-25
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Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780307269997
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 630 reviews)
List Price : $27.95
Our Price : $11.73
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ISBN13: 9780307269997
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Product Description |
The stunning third and final novel in Stieg Larsson’s internationally best-selling trilogy
Lisbeth Salander—the heart of Larsson’s two previous novels—lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge—against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.
Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Salander is fighting back. |
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Mychildrensstore.co.uk.com Review |
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Mychildrensstore.co.uk Best Books of the Month, May 2010 As the finale to Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is not content to merely match the adrenaline-charged pace that made international bestsellers out of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. Instead, it roars with an explosive storyline that blows the doors off the series and announces that the very best has been saved for last. A familiar evil lies in wait for Lisbeth Salander, but this time, she must do more than confront the miscreants of her past; she must destroy them. Much to her chagrin, survival requires her to place a great deal of faith in journalist Mikael Blomkvist and trust his judgment when the stakes are highest. To reveal more of the plot would be criminal, as Larsson's mastery of the unexpected is why millions have fallen hard for his work. But rest assured that the odds are again stacked, the challenges personal, and the action fraught with neck-snapping revelations in this snarling conclusion to a thrilling triad. This closing chapter to The Girl's pursuit of justice is guaranteed to leave readers both satisfied and saddened once the final page has been turned. --Dave Callanan |
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Could not put it down |
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It's a great read, as are the first two novels in the trilogy. The writing (and translation) are superb, the twists and turns exciting. Most importantly, it makes the reader think about good and evil, decision-making in organizations and society, and the legacies of corruption in government. |
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good but not as good as the first two... |
I like everyone else whose a fan of this trilogy wishes Stieg Larsson had stayed with us long enough to finish the supposed 10 books that were to be this series...I loved, loved, LOVED the first two books - this one - the hornets nest - was a bit too long.
I love Salander and Blomkvist but Salander, especially, is hardly in the third one and Blomvist, was meandering it seems, doing what he does best, lovin' the ladies.
My interest wasn't peaked until the last 100 pages where the first two had me riveted from the start. Great books, original - first two, five star all the way, the 3rd one? I think it might have been a jumping board for subplots to future books - too much fluff that was irrelevant. Well never know.
But as a trilogy - excellent. |
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Coffee... |
This last book in the Millenium series got off to a decent start, a very slow middle, with a terrific courtroom finish. Reading through the mid-section can be something of a trial, however, if one is determined, the reader will be rewarded with a satisfying conclusion. I must state, that I found the first book in series to be the best, that being established, the reader will be enticed to continue to the finish.
Like many readers, I found the sections relating to Blomkvist to be somewhat dull, & those dealing with Salander much more interesting. As many readers & reviewers have noted, you will either love this series, or hate it. True... I can appreciate how both sides of this debate are valid.
On a lighter note, it indeed humorous how much coffee is consumed by the characters. In each book, this consumption of the beverage is more pronounced. I found this rather amusing, & it's impossible to get through a page of the 3rd book without at least one mention of... coffee... Readers! Hoist your coffee cups to a fine finish, it is indeed a pity that we must bid Lizbeth Salander farewell. |
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Great end! |
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Great set of books. Loved them all. What more can I say that hasn't already been covered, NOTHING. These are a great read. |
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SAD TO SEE IT END |
Great series beginning to end. I loved each book individually but this one was by far my favorite. It picks up immediatly after the last book ends and it dives right into the action, where as the first 2 books seemed to take a while longer to get going. This book follows multiple investigations of the same crime from all the different sides simutaneously. Constantly going back and forth from all the points of view. Which can sometimes be confusing but I felt it was done really well. I hated Dr Teleboria just as much as Lisbeth and I absoultely loved the scene in court when he finally gets whats coming to him! Great stuff.
The ending was only ok in my book... but maybe thats because I would rather the story didn't end :) I just felt that most of the action finished up a few chapters before the ending... so those last few pages just seemd to drag on for me.
There are rumors that Stieg's live in girlfreind is still writting the 4th and final book... not sure how much truth their is to that, but I really hope it is true. Only thing is, unlike the other 2 books, I didn't feel like much was left unresolved for a 4th story to continue on. The only thing that was never explained... and I would love to know more about was Lisbeth's twin sister. If a 4th book ever does coem out I hope to finally meet the mysterious twin. |
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