A very good mystery novel by a deceased Swedish journalist. Apparently, he wrote a trilogy of mysteries that were published after he died of a massive heart attack at age 50. This is the first one, and it's good stuff. What I liked about it was how ambitious it was as a mystery novel; it has about three major plot strands, several villains (including two serial killers), and two major protagonists. And it all works. The writing itself seemed a little weak in places but that could very well be the fault of the translator. Good gruesome fun in a cold Scandinavian location--what's not to like. Bring on book two, and maybe also the David Fincher film that is now in the works.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2005)
A very good mystery novel by a deceased Swedish journalist. Apparently, he wrote a trilogy of mysteries that were published after he died of a massive heart attack at age 50. This is the first one, and it's good stuff. What I liked about it was how ambitious it was as a mystery novel; it has about three major plot strands, several villains (including two serial killers), and two major protagonists. And it all works. The writing itself seemed a little weak in places but that could very well be the fault of the translator. Good gruesome fun in a cold Scandinavian location--what's not to like. Bring on book two, and maybe also the David Fincher film that is now in the works.
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