Review -- The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Played With Fire

by Stieg Larsson

Knopf, 2010

630 pages

*I purchased this book from a local bookstore.

Summary: When two journalists are murdered and Lisbeth Salander is the prime suspect, Mikael Blomkvist sets out to prove Lisbeth's innocence with the help of her friends.

Review: The second book in Larsson's Milennium series, The Girl Who Played With Fire is a fantastic read. I actually enjoyed this one more than The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo because I had experience with Larsson's prose and story style and was not overwhelmed this time with the various subplots. I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of characters whose names grace the pages and how much we learn about their personalities, quirks, and ulterior motives. Even though I was overwhelmed I could not put this book down. The Girl Who Played with Fire is a big read (600+ pages) but is engrossing and intense. Rating: **** out of 5.

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3 W Wednesdays -- 6/23

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What are you currently reading? Right now I am in the middle of three books: The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson, The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters, and The Host by Stephenie Meyer. I have been juggling the three of them for about a week now, but can't seem to put down The Girl Who Played With Fire, so the other two may need to wait a bit.

What have you finished reading recently? I just finished Everything Lovely, Effortless, Safe by Jenny Hollowell (click on the title to read my review), which I thought was a good read and very different. Hollowell has a distinct voice and the novel is very character driven.

What are you reading next? I am planning on reading The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon for July's library book club meeting. Truthfully, I have no idea what this novel is about! I picked it up from the library but haven't had a minute to read the front flap.

What are you reading?

It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 6/21

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Happy Monday! This week I am continuing to work through The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters, The Host by Stephenie Meyer, and The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson. Last week, I did not finish any of the current books that I am reading, but did post reviews for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley and Everything Lovely, Effortless, Safe by Jenny Hollowell (click on the titles to read my review).

What are you reading?

3 W Wednesdays -- 6/16

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What are you currently reading? I am still working my way through The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. I just started The Host by Stephenie Meyer (which is a contest win and a re-read) and The Girl who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson.

What did you recently finish reading? I just finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (click on the title to read my review) and Everything Lovely, Effortless, Safe by Jenny Hollowell (review to come).

What are you reading next? I have This Must Be the Place by Kate Racculia to read for review.

What are you reading?

It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 6/14

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Happy Monday! I am currently reading The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters and The Girl that Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson. Last week, I finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley and Everything Lovely, Effortless, Safe by Jenny Hollowell (both reviews to come). I also reviewed Shanghai Girls by Lisa See and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (click on the title to read my review).

What are you reading?