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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

By: Stieg Larsson
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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Salander is plotting her revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. But it is not going to be a straightforward campaign. After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in Intensive Care, and is set to face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her eventual release.

With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must not only prove her innocence, but identify and denounce the corrupt politicians that have allowed the vulnerable to become victims of abuse and violence. Once a victim herself, Salander is now ready to fight back.

©2007/ 2009 Norstedts Agency / Reg Keeland (P)2009 WF Howes Ltd Amateur Sleuths Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Law Detective Exciting Funny Murder

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Critic reviews

"With the spiky and sassy Lisbeth Salander - punkish wild child, traumatised survivor of the 'care' system, sexual adventurer and computer hacker of genius - Larsson created the most original heroine to emerge in crime fiction for many years." (The Independent)

"Complex, satisfying, clever, moral...a grown-up novel for grown-up readers...this is why the Millennium Trilogy is rightly a publishing phenomenon all over the world." (Kate Mosse)
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I was eager to listen to this final book in the Stieg Larsson trilogy as I'd greatly enjoyed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and then the Girl who Played with Fire. One word of advice: listen or read the two previous books before tackling The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest as the latter narrative flows seamlessly from the Girl who Played with Fire and I think a listener would be confused without knowing the back-story and having become familiar with the main characters who are present in all three books. All the books are complicated with lots of characters with Swedish names and places but all are riveting. The stories are of epic proportions combining spies and the security services; crime and its detection; high-level computer hacking; investigative journalism leavened by a fair bit of raunchy descriptions of bed-room scenes.

This final book opens with quite a lot of explanation about the Swedish security service and political system but then takes off with the resolution of
the many threads from the previous books. Much of the book revolves around Lisbeth Salander's trial for serious crimes and journalist Mikael Blomkvist's behind the scenes investigations. The trial scenes are particularly engrossing, and without giving anything away, the cross-examination of the psychiatrist, Dr Teleborian, is a high-light.

The enjoyment and comprehensibility of all the books are greatly enhanced by the superb narration by Saul Reichlin, who is probably the finest audio book reader. Narration is an understatement as he really dramatizes the books by his ability to create different voices for the characters.

Sadly, the author, Stieg Larsson, died prematurely before this trilogy was published and won't know how much pleasure he's given people round the world who've followed the exploits of his weirdly wonderful character, Lisbeth Salander, and the doughty investigative journalist, Mikael Blomkvist.

An engrossing end to the trilogy

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I loved the two previous books and instantly bought this one when I saw it become available on Audible. This book brilliantly concludes the series and I am sorry that there will not be any more by such a talanted and imaginative author. This installment ties up all the story threads from the previous books and unlike other series of books I have read, produced a strong finish that left one satisfied that the story had run its course. For those that have read the two other books, I don't expect I need to suggest you read this one. For those that have not read any of them, I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Well narrated, but very, very slowly read. If your MP3 player has the facility, I would play it at 1.5x speed - personally, it made it less frustrating and still fully understandable.

Brilliant

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Second time I listened to all Millennium books.
My favourite books. This stupid app requires at least 16 words.

Very good

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Listen to all three in chronological order. Excellent narrative too! thoroughly recommended. five stars.

Brilliant Book, Brilliant Adaption!

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What can I say, brilliant kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through!

Stieg Larson does it again

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Loved it, all three this being the final book were amazing. Kept me hooked the whole way through.

Amazing

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I feel there is little point in writing the review to this because if you have come this far into the series then whether you listen to this one is non negotiable. The events of the previous book are non negotiable, it has to be listened to. Do of course make sure you listen to the two previous books. Even if you do not listen to the girl with the dragon tattoo you have to listen to the girl that played with fire. That is the book that really sets the scene for this one. If you are anything like me you will be wondering at the end if their are any more Stieg Larsson books to go through. I might have to try and raise him from the dead so that I can hear more. Having said that though I do think that he concludes the trilogy very well and it does not feel as though there is anything missing.

This book is a must listen

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Great way to finish, I have really liked the 3 books so far. I hope we get more from Stieg. 5 Stars

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

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The Millenium trio of books has kept me truly entertained during my commute to work for four months. The plots, characters and narration are superb and I've loved every second - driving on the M25 has been a richly anticipated pleasure!. There is talk of a partially written fourth book - I do hope it will be completed and published one day (soon!). I'll definitely listen to the trio again in a couple of years....

Millenium trio ...Hornets Nest

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This series of books has been absolutely fantastic I was so gripped I couldn't stop listening

fantastic

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