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.

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©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)

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

I walk a treadmill for a half an hour each morning. These three books have made the time just fly by. Larsson & Vance provided me with a masterful performance that caught my imagination and captured my attention like few other books have. Great works!!! Five stars for both author and narrator.

Superb.

story flies by. Reader is excellent. Can't believe author died before getting any of the three stories published. All are great.

Best of the trilogy.

Fantastic storyline that was really gripping. Great character development as all the subplots were woven to a completion.

Couldn't put it down.

Would you listen to The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest again? Why?

I'd listen to this book again, in a few years probably by then I'll forget a lot of the details, and it will be enjoyable again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

When Lizbeth digs herself out of a grave she finds herself buried in.

Have you listened to any of Simon Vance???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The first two books in this series. He is good. He does a great job on the accents and keeping voices consistent.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

During the trial, when Anaka Gininni is cross examining the psychiatrist and she point by point destroys his credibility, by his own words. It was beautiful.

Any additional comments?

As an American many of the names and places were difficult to keep straight. I had a hard time following who was doing what at times with Needaman and a couple of the secret police who are in the story because their names were so similar. It was a very in gauging story. I loved that at the end of book 2, when they leave you hanging and you are on the edge of your seat with what is going to happen. Book 3 picks up right where book 2 left off. No time as lapsed, it just continues with the story.

AWESOME Story

What can I say, this story is fabulous. Read it, enjoy it, listen to it, own it, wait for the movie. Enjoy

The Girl Who KIcked the Hornet's Nest

I had read the other books before this one and they are all excellent reads. It is as good as the first two and they were great

I want more

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

This is a great culmination to the series and well worth the listen.

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

Simon Vance has a knack for this character and make the book come alive.

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

The movie has already been made. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

Wonderful story/Fab Narration!

This is my second listen to all 3 books! Fabulous trilogy and best ever narration! Thank you!! Kevin

This kicked so much butt

Lisbeth is so freaking cool. I highly recommend. Stieg was a master of suspense and political intrigue.

A hero for the Millenium

I am a longtime Audible customer with hundreds of listens and this series engaged me on every level.First and formost it is a page turner a great thriller. The depth that makes it great is Salandar's heroic journey which is the stuff of dreams the glory of retribution - especailly, for anyone who has suffered abuse-- physical, psychological violations at the hands of those entrusted to care for us. The series explores the pervasive institutional abuse of socety that can at times exact the most terrible devastation . Without one word that preaches we see through Larson's tightly woven mystery the world that hides in plain sight. The monsterous failing and insensitive bureacratic systems that can be criminal- inflicting pain and at times life long suffering to those it is asked to protect. Lisbeth is a phoenix, a revelation. The most daunting aspect of this duly praised series is the sad reality that the author did not live long enough to reap the rewards of this stunning effort. I hope that there is more of Larson's work in a computer somewhere, so that I can spend more time in Larson's light and with his flesh and blood super hero.