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A review by a_chickletz
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye: A Lisbeth Salander Novel, Continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series by David Lagercrantz
3.0
I decided since I devoted myself to book one, and I already owned book two and three that I was going to push on. Push on I did! I originally rated this four stars, but after much thinking I decided to rest it on an even 3.
The problem with these books will always be that they're not written by the original author. They lack punches and they don't last long with you. The moments with the characters - especially with Mikael and Lisabeth (or even by themselves) are not very good. We're supposed to follow these two, see how these two grow and adapt to the changes around them. Sadly they don't, and that's fault of the author. Again, he is playing too tame with them - not diving deeper. How can he though? As I said in my review of book #4, he is not the voice or drive behind the reason/creation of the series.
I do think, on his own, the author is good at writing popcon mystery/thriller and he should take that to Hollywood. The pacing is fast - every little detail is cut and rounded to fit the narrative - and you could envision the scenes in your mindseye.
There is a lack of Camilla in this, so don't think this is a book with Lisabeth trying to chase after her. Let us save that for the final book.
I liked the story of the billionare who may or may not be having some sort of strange midlife crisis. I won't spoil any more than that, but the story does tie into Lisabeth and Camilla's own roots. The only question is did Steig plan on going in that direction or not?
On to book three: the finale!
The problem with these books will always be that they're not written by the original author. They lack punches and they don't last long with you. The moments with the characters - especially with Mikael and Lisabeth (or even by themselves) are not very good. We're supposed to follow these two, see how these two grow and adapt to the changes around them. Sadly they don't, and that's fault of the author. Again, he is playing too tame with them - not diving deeper. How can he though? As I said in my review of book #4, he is not the voice or drive behind the reason/creation of the series.
I do think, on his own, the author is good at writing popcon mystery/thriller and he should take that to Hollywood. The pacing is fast - every little detail is cut and rounded to fit the narrative - and you could envision the scenes in your mindseye.
There is a lack of Camilla in this, so don't think this is a book with Lisabeth trying to chase after her. Let us save that for the final book.
I liked the story of the billionare who may or may not be having some sort of strange midlife crisis. I won't spoil any more than that, but the story does tie into Lisabeth and Camilla's own roots. The only question is did Steig plan on going in that direction or not?
On to book three: the finale!