This book has its own deliberate pace. We don't get to the "meat" of the mystery until the end of chapter 4 (page 92). Until then, we've got character development.
I felt a degree of sympathy for Mikael Blomkvist, and somewhat more for Lisbeth Salander, who both found themselves in situations beyond their control. None of the other characters (and, this being a mystery, there were lots) were especially compelling or sympathetic.
The book depicted several violent, disturbing episodes. One of the Amazon reviewers used the phrase "chillingly ugly," which is wholly appropriate.
Despite the length of the book, I was able to finish it in just a few days. Maybe I was reading quickly to get past the ugliness.
The writing was not particularly striking. I found it jarring when an 82-year old man described a relative as someone who "partied incessantly." Although, I don't know, maybe 82-year-old Swedes …
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kerry rated Me talk pretty one day: 4 stars
Me talk pretty one day by David Sedaris
A recent transplant to Paris, humorist David Sedaris, bestselling author of “Naked”, presents a collection of his strongest work yet, …
kerry rated The Kite Runner: 5 stars
kerry rated Under the Tuscan Sun: 5 stars
Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
Now in paperback, the #1 San Francisco Chronicle bestseller that is an enchanting and lyrical look at the life, the …
kerry rated The Secret Life of Bees: 4 stars
kerry rated Pride and Prejudice(a Classics Novel by Jane Austen): 4 stars
Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice(a Classics Novel by Jane Austen) (2022, Independently Published)
Pride and Prejudice(a Classics Novel by Jane Austen) by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of …
kerry rated Fast Food Nation: 5 stars
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of …
kerry rated The Princess Bride: 3 stars
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Princess Bride is a timeless tale that pits country against country, good against evil, love against hate. This incredible …
kerry rated The Time Traveler's Wife By Audrey Niffenegger: 4 stars
kerry rated Me talk pretty one day: 4 stars
Me talk pretty one day by David Sedaris
David Sedaris' new collection of essays - including live recordings! - tells a most unconventional life story. It begins with …
kerry rated Eat, Pray, Love: 4 stars
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched a nerve among both readers and reviewers. Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made the …
kerry reviewed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander investigate the disappearance of Harriet Vanger which took …
Review of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
This book has its own deliberate pace. We don't get to the "meat" of the mystery until the end of chapter 4 (page 92). Until then, we've got character development.
I felt a degree of sympathy for Mikael Blomkvist, and somewhat more for Lisbeth Salander, who both found themselves in situations beyond their control. None of the other characters (and, this being a mystery, there were lots) were especially compelling or sympathetic.
The book depicted several violent, disturbing episodes. One of the Amazon reviewers used the phrase "chillingly ugly," which is wholly appropriate.
Despite the length of the book, I was able to finish it in just a few days. Maybe I was reading quickly to get past the ugliness.
The writing was not particularly striking. I found it jarring when an 82-year old man described a relative as someone who "partied incessantly." Although, I don't know, maybe 82-year-old Swedes do talk that way.
The paperback version includes the first few pages of Larsson's sequel, The Girl who Played with Fire. It's more violence, and I'm not interested.
Review of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
This book has its own deliberate pace. We don't get to the "meat" of the mystery until the end of chapter 4 (page 92). Until then, we've got character development.
I felt a degree of sympathy for Mikael Blomkvist, and somewhat more for Lisbeth Salander, who both found themselves in situations beyond their control. None of the other characters (and, this being a mystery, there were lots) were especially compelling or sympathetic.
The book depicted several violent, disturbing episodes. One of the Amazon reviewers used the phrase "chillingly ugly," which is wholly appropriate.
Despite the length of the book, I was able to finish it in just a few days. Maybe I was reading quickly to get past the ugliness.
The writing was not particularly striking. I found it jarring when an 82-year old man described a relative as someone who "partied incessantly." Although, I don't know, maybe 82-year-old Swedes …
This book has its own deliberate pace. We don't get to the "meat" of the mystery until the end of chapter 4 (page 92). Until then, we've got character development.
I felt a degree of sympathy for Mikael Blomkvist, and somewhat more for Lisbeth Salander, who both found themselves in situations beyond their control. None of the other characters (and, this being a mystery, there were lots) were especially compelling or sympathetic.
The book depicted several violent, disturbing episodes. One of the Amazon reviewers used the phrase "chillingly ugly," which is wholly appropriate.
Despite the length of the book, I was able to finish it in just a few days. Maybe I was reading quickly to get past the ugliness.
The writing was not particularly striking. I found it jarring when an 82-year old man described a relative as someone who "partied incessantly." Although, I don't know, maybe 82-year-old Swedes do talk that way.
The paperback version includes the first few pages of Larsson's sequel, The Girl who Played with Fire. It's more violence, and I'm not interested.
