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.
Overall, I'm happy I stuck this series out. I do feel the series, as a whole, was worth the read and one of the better "must reads" of the year.
I am, however, slightly disappointed with the time it took to come to a resolution, as well as, how the main characters, introduced in the first book, slowly get sidelined by all the government background that needs to be explained. Plus all the political and police figures that were introduced in this novel did make my mind spin a bit. I wanted more time with Lisbeth and Mikael, but the red tape that is revealed in the 2nd book takes the forefront in this novel and the last chapter seems like such a waste.
Definitely worth the time to read to find out how it all ends and how it is all tied together. Will not be a series, I will read again.
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