Like most people, I started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo once I saw the previews for the Fincher version. The plot looked interesting and I knew it was something that wouldn't be done justice in a film version. Thus I picked up the book. After that I of course had to read through the second two books, here's what I thought:
Dragon Tattoo: A nice taut thriller. Anyone clicking on this thread probably has at least an understanding of the basic plot of this one. I gotta say, this was a real page turner. Though once Martin is revealed as the killer and dealt with, it felt odd to me to continue for another several pages (maybe a hundred more?). Though I suppose it made sense to wrap up Mikeal's storyline, and set up Salander's wealth that plays a big part in the next two books.
Played with Fire: On it's own I enjoyed the nice mystery that was set up here. Not once did I ever believe Salander was guilty of the murders, but it was interesting watching Blomkvist clear her name anyways. What I didn't like though was how Salander and Blomkvist spend virtually no time together. From a story point of view I can understand why, I was always hoping for some resolution there (that doesn't happen till the end of the third book).
Kicked the Hornet's Nest: A nice continuation of the events set up in the second book. The second and third book together kind of make the first book look like small potatoes. Did feel a little long though, at least until the trial, then the last one hundred pages went by in a flash. The conclusion left me satisfied, though I could see how their could be more stories to tell (if the rumors about more manuscripts out there is true).
Dragon Tattoo: A nice taut thriller. Anyone clicking on this thread probably has at least an understanding of the basic plot of this one. I gotta say, this was a real page turner. Though once Martin is revealed as the killer and dealt with, it felt odd to me to continue for another several pages (maybe a hundred more?). Though I suppose it made sense to wrap up Mikeal's storyline, and set up Salander's wealth that plays a big part in the next two books.
Played with Fire: On it's own I enjoyed the nice mystery that was set up here. Not once did I ever believe Salander was guilty of the murders, but it was interesting watching Blomkvist clear her name anyways. What I didn't like though was how Salander and Blomkvist spend virtually no time together. From a story point of view I can understand why, I was always hoping for some resolution there (that doesn't happen till the end of the third book).
Kicked the Hornet's Nest: A nice continuation of the events set up in the second book. The second and third book together kind of make the first book look like small potatoes. Did feel a little long though, at least until the trial, then the last one hundred pages went by in a flash. The conclusion left me satisfied, though I could see how their could be more stories to tell (if the rumors about more manuscripts out there is true).
