The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

By: Stieg Larsson

Narrated by: Saul Reichlin

Length: 25 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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)

Needed lots of editing

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

loved the first two books - but was very disappointed by the last. Spent far too much time with the secret service. Very convoluted storyline. LOVED Saul Reichlin's narration though.

The story keeps you wanting more

Would you consider the audio edition of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest to be better than the print version?

Yes because you get an interpretation of the emotion behind the character.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Salandar remains my favorite. Her quirkiness and intelligence just makes her an interesting character and lets her get away wit so much.

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

Emotion.

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

Mostly laugh. The auther and narrator bring the characters alive. The sarcasm and wit really come true.

Any additional comments?

A great read/listen. Didn't want it to stope.

Problems with recording

Some of this recording has clearly been taken from recordings for tape, so it's irritating to be asked to turn the tape over while listening on a digital device! To make matters worse, there is a whole section missing between part 2 and part 3. Sure Audible (oops, Amazon) can do better than that. Frankly, I want my money back.

Please no book 4!

At this point after reading one and two, you feel obligated to finish whether you care about the characters or not.

.. but it's not as good.

Interesting story but the writing is weak

I really struggled with this one. I just got so sick of the author constantly explaining what was happening to us. I felt like a child listening to a primary school teacher.
The story of this series is good. The idea of the characters is good too, but the way they’re written makes them feel a bit flat. The writing is all over the place and really rather ruins the whole. I think 3 books is enough. They’re not improving, so I might just leave the story where it is. Great idea, lousy execution

Great narration by Saul. Book was very slow

Thought it would be better. Not awful but it dragged on in many spots

great

Fantastic, was very entertaining

PAINFULL

This book suffers from a lack of a strong editing - it drifts on and on and on, getting bogged down in irrelevant detail of little interest to any reader who wants to know 'what happens next?'

Not nearly in the same league as the previous books in the series.

I want my 25 hours back !!

One of those books where the movie IS actually better..I loved Book 1 and was dying to read this one now I just want all that time back!!
Stieg Larsson is obsessed with giving you exact directions to every location including side streets and street names ..Also,is a biography necessary for EVERY character? An audiobook brings home to you many things you may not register when reading a book but seriously when every other chapter ends with "he/she was asleep in _ seconds/minutes,you want to strangle someone...

The movie fortunately cuts through the manure and actually gives you whats relevant and I lived it way better than the book..