The thriller of the decade - Evene.fr. Warning - addictive thriller. All who taste it get hooked! - Pascale Frey, Elle.

When a writer delivers such a complex and fascinating portrayal like that of Lisbeth Salander all we can do is bow down in gratitude. It doesn't get much better than this - Anders Wennberg, Gefle Dagblad.

... absorbing and exciting - highly recommended - The Literary Review.

Larsson's writing managed to make her (Salander) intriguing, admirable, even sympathetic - an absorbing, exciting and bloody multi-layered chase - the climax is a feast of gore - the urgency of Larsson's prose prevents boredom in reading a book that otherwise would be regarded as over-long - a riveting read - The Times.

The book is packed with incident, thrills, characters, rich details and plot revelations - truly powerful - a stunning, emotionally draining climax - Euro Crime.

Larsson's writing managed to make her (Salander) intriguing, admirable, even sympathetic - . an absorbing, exciting and bloody multi-layered chase - the climax is a feast of gore - the urgency of Larsson's prose prevents boredom in reading a book that otherwise would be regarded as over-long - a riveting read - The Times.

- sent me reeling - I can say quite confidently that the second book is one of the greatest works of fiction, not just crime fiction - by the end of the Girl Who Played With Fire, I found myself practically tearing through the pages as if hidden in the story were something as important as the secret to eternity - Ali Karim, The Rap Sheet.

- a gripping novel, driven by a mixture of anger and warmth - Financial Times.

 ...darkly wonderful second adventure - a page-turner that combined a genuine whodunit with a devastating insight into geopolitics (this bit is about The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) - this book will satisfy all who like their action convoluted, their criminals nasty, their heroes flawed, and their cosy world challenged - two stunningly memorable creations - Scotland on Sunday.

- more than matches its predecessor - Sunday Times.

unmissable - London Lite.

- throws up a plethora of deranged criminals with all the sadism and gore you could hope for. This is pure Scandinavian noir and a rippingly good read - City AM.

It's that rare thing; a thoughtful contemporary thriller with its heart and its head in the right place - Tribune (Labour Party newspaper).

 It's another 500+-page giant but never flags. And that's mainly down to Larsson's incredible ability to immerse the reader in the world he's portraying - Lisbeth Salander, one of the most unusual creations in crime fiction - The book crackles and sparks every time Salander is on stage - it's intense, complex and intelligent crime fiction, made even more remarkable by a central character who will remain seared on your brain - www.reviewingtheevidence.com.

- at times I became hypnotized by Larsson's writing style and the people he populates the novel with - It will take root in your brain like a tumour, but one that pulsates with insight and compassion. A fine way to start 2009, as this will feature as one of the best novels of crime fiction in 2009 - Ali Karim, in Shotsmag.co.uk.

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