3ndt4p3s's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
the true mystery is how can mikael pull like that
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Rape, and Antisemitism
phanisaiuppu's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
kristen_monique's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Blood, Cursing, Murder, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Dementia, Violence, Animal death, Eating disorder, Death, Gun violence, Incest, Gore, and Sexual violence
Minor: Car accident
valouv's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
gracesull's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
sdstreed's review against another edition
4.0
definitely one of the best mystery novels I have ever read. Plus the characterization of the whole Vanger family is iconically dysfunctional — proof that rich people suck!!
but it’s not 5 stars worthy because tbh the last 50 pages or so we’re meh…. Like it wrapped up the financial world corruption storyline well but that was the storyline I cared ~so little~ about
but it’s not 5 stars worthy because tbh the last 50 pages or so we’re meh…. Like it wrapped up the financial world corruption storyline well but that was the storyline I cared ~so little~ about
kylearnzen's review against another edition
4.0
Fast-paced, quirky writing. I look forward to reading the others in the series!
coolnick86's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
staceybigner's review against another edition
4.0
I kept putting off reading this book for some reason or another. None were valid. I was simply intimidated. I will tell you that for me the book was tedious for a good while. If it weren't for reviews from people that I trusted I would have laid the book down and never picked it up again. I would have missed a great story. The first half of the book could have been cut down to a few chapters of back story and character building on Mikail and Lisbeth. Once it got going it was really good and I was hooked.