Certainly a lot of intrigue - but overall, a very dark novel.

After being a member of audible for a couple years, this is the first book I feel I have to comment on. Surprisingly good and hard to stop listening too. I often listen to audiobooks as I go to bed, but this one kept me awake wanting to hear more. In the morning, I'd wake up and immediately press play on my ipod.
The characters are unique and interesting with plot developments that are new from other books I've listened to lately. I think the setting in Sweden also adds an element that makes the story different in tone and context that is refreshing to American listeners.
I've recommended this book to friends, which I do on rare occasion, and all have thanked me for the suggestion after they get into it.
Do a little research on Stieg, died too young...heart attack. Very disappointed that there won't be more to come (the second book is as good as this one, a third has yet to be published and a fourth was half finished when he died. I read something that said Swedish law prevents someone else from finishing it..?...). Maybe his long-time girlfriend and partner did have a hand in writing a good bit, and will publish some fiction on her own some day.

Wasn't sure when I started this - wasn't crazy about the narrator at first. But, the story got better and better. Its turned out to be one of my favorites. If you feel like I did at first stick with it - its worth it.

I suppose one should mention the quality of the writing which rises above most authors in this thriller/mystery/hi-tech genre, or whatever you call it. The characters are three dimensional and totally alive. When you start there and combine the narration by Simon Vance you've got yourself a fantastic, imaginative ride. I can't imagine anyone not liking this unless some of the sexual violence turns them off. (it does get gruesome, but it's all in character)

You should be aware that there is much nasty, twisted sex in this book. But the book is full of horrible rape, affairs, homosexuality and child rape. Disturbing.