• The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

  • By: Stieg Larsson
  • Narrated by: Martin Wenner
  • Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (129 ratings)

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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

By: Stieg Larsson
Narrated by: Martin Wenner
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Publisher's summary

The third instalment of the Millennium Trilogy - which has now sold more than 26 million copies worldwide.

Salander is plotting her revenge – against the man who tried to kill her, and againstthe 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.

Translated by Reg Keeland.

©2009 Quercus (P)2009 Quercus

Critic reviews

“Larsson has produced a coup de foudre, a novel that is complex, satisfying, clever, moral . . . This is a grown-up novel for grown-up readers, who want something more than a quick fix and a car chase. And it’s why the Millennium trilogy is rightly a publishing phenomenon all over the world.” (Kate Mosse, The Guardian)
“Solves the mysteries set up in the first two novels and explains how Salander became what she is . . . confirms Larsson as one of the great talents of contemporary crime fiction.” (Joan Smith, Sunday Times)
“So this is it. The final instalment in Stieg Larsson’s enthralling Millennium crime trilogy . . . If you’re a fan of the first two, you won’t be disappointed by the stunning ending. If you haven’t a clue about all the fuss, buy all three, clear a weekend and savour a master storyteller at work.” News of the World
“Larsson’s work is original, inventive, shocking, disturbing and challenging . . . [he has] brought a much-needed freshness into the world of crime fiction.” Marcel Berlins, The Times“I was completely enthralled by The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest, the tense and almost apocalyptic conclusion to Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy.” (Anthony Horowitz, Daily Telegraph)

What listeners say about The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

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Interesting, but not the best of the three

I enjoyed listening to the abridged version of this story, mainly because I felt that the unabridged versions of the first two books dragged for too long in details and descriptions of the characters. It was great to be able to learn what happened to Salander, but the third book is definitely the weakest of the three.

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Excellent!

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One of my first listens on audible. Many books down this one still has one on the best narrators and a great plot. Very worthwhile listening to.

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Outstanding

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

The whole experiance was enjoyable.

What did you like best about this story?

It was a very good closure to the three books seria.

What about Martin Wenner’s performance did you like?

Everything! The pace, the diction, the way he performed each character. A true master.

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Stieg Larsson was a first-class story-teller

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

dark, thrilling and fascinating

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The trilogy offers a glimpse into a dark but fascinating underworld, with memorable characters, a growing web of intrigue and subterfuge, told with masterful flair. It is a great pity that this was to be Larsson's last opus.

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I did not under Slanader's accent

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

I love the story although Larsson is a little heavy with details. I did not understand Salander's accent which seemed more cockney. That threw me off when listening.Otherwise, excellent

What did you like best about this story?

Blomkvistn seems to be the ideal man. The men like him, the women want to sleep with him and I was glad that Salander made her peace with him.

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excellent for not native english speakers as well

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

No, because I have so many other story to listen :)

Have you listened to any of Martin Wenner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no, this was the first.

Any additional comments?

I'm not native english. Beside enjoying the book very much, I listen to the story to improve my english as well. And it's excellent!

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Still Spellbinding

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Even though the series clearly winds down in this installment, this story drew me in just as much as the other two. I think part of it would be Wenner's narration. I have enjoyed it all along, but I will say, his American accent is, well, pitiful. However, I will let it pass because he was fantastic in every other sense. ;)

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Anybody can defeat Salander

Where does The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's one of the best

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed what happened to Peter Teleborian at the end...

What about Martin Wenner’s performance did you like?

His performance as Lisbeth's father and Peter Teleborian

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

Sure, but I couldn't.

Any additional comments?

Great end for this awesome series

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Absolutely Enjoyed It!

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

The narration was very lively.

What did you like best about this story?

The story was captivating and full of suspense

What about Martin Wenner’s performance did you like?

He was very expressive.

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

Yes

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I want more!!!!

I devoured the first 2 books and this one is no different. Martin Wenner is still a great narrator and the plot just keeps on getting better and better.
I wish Stieg larsson was still alive... I want more of the adventures of Lisbeth!!!
You just want to know more about her and what else she does. It's like watching James Bond movies - you get addicted to the stories.

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