The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

A Lisbeth Salander Novel

By: Stieg Larsson, Reg Keeland - translator

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Length: 20 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Awards Winner, 2010

The stunning third and final novel in Stieg Larsson’s internationally best-selling trilogy.

Lisbeth Salander—the heart of Larsson’s two previous novels—lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge—against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.

Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Salander is fighting back.

Listen to the rest of The Millennium Trilogy.

©2010 Stieg Larsson (P)2010 Random House

Critic reviews

“Larsson’s vivid characters, the depth of detail across three books, the powerfully imaginative plot, and the sheer verve of the writing make the trilogy a masterpiece of the genre.” (The Economist)

“The literary equivalent of a caffeine rush. . . . Larsson was one of those rare writers who could keep you up until 3 a.m. and then make you want to rush home the next night to do it again.” (Newsweek)

“Salander is someone you will never forget. . . . Anyone who enjoys grounding their imaginations in hundreds . . . of exciting pages about the way we live now ought to take advantage of this trilogy.” (Chicago Tribune)

WOW

fantastic book - loved all 3! sad there won't be anymore.

Excellent third book to the story of Lizbeth

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, absolutely. It contained, drama, suspense, action, love, and great narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lizbeth, because her character was so intense but yet vulnerable.

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

The voice of each character was unique.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Dragon Girl Prevails

Any additional comments?

No

Great series

The only disappointing thing about this book is that its the last one. All three books have been great and kept my attention from start to finish.

Best fiction I've ever read!

What made the experience of listening to The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest the most enjoyable?

The narrator is exceptional in his presentation, and the story line is personal!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the ongoing drama, and the hope of justice.

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

Simon's ability to make the characters recognizable was unmatched. I never felt like I was listening to a narrator.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I couldn't wait to get to each next book. At the end of the third book, I found myself wondering who was going to pick up where he left off, or start a side story about the characters. I also was calculating the whole time about how Liz and Mikal could just find each other!

Any additional comments?

Great read! I owe my co-teacher a huge thanks for suggesting this to me. I was attached to my headphones ALL the time.

Good, but not as good as previous books.

I liked this book, and thought it was worth the time and expense. But I liked the previous two books better.

One of the best stories ever.

This book is so engaging, I missed my exit while listening to it and didn't realize it for 18 miles! On a route I take weekly. Absolutely wonderful.

more!!

everyone says that this is slow to get into, Not for me!!! I read the book at Christmas---thanks to a friend from Glasgow---and I was ready for the US version on audible!!!!

A thoroughly satisfying conclusion

Many, many driveway moments in this book. You absolutely must have read the prior two books to understand this book but if you have you will find it very satisfying. The narration is top notch and I am sorry to see the trilogy end.

Stieg Larson is a genius!

The last of Stieg Larson's work featuring some of my favorite characters, Elizabeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist. The third installment of the "Millenium" series feels to center more on the investigation of what occurred in the previous two books. Simon Vance did a wonderful job narrating the book, keeping me in suspense. If you love a good suspenseful thriller, you will love this book!

great story

If you could sum up The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest in three words, what would they be?

gripping, detailed, exciting

What does Simon Vance bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He does a great job with all the swedish names and places. his flow of the story is right on.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

i wish i could have listened to it straight through. it made me look forward to driving to and from work so i could listen. i even took the long way. great story.