I've managed to get my bookclub to pick this one up & everyone who does so can't put it down until they finish reading. The translation has been done very smoothly and the voice is crisp and enthralling. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson is amazingly accessible despite being a fairly dark tale with an originally foreboding Swedish title of "Man som hatar kvinnor" - "Men Who Hate Women." I wouldn't call this noir, its not your typical mystery or crime novel, but then I'm not sure what to call it; Let's just say there are incredibly drawn characters (both distant and recognizable), a fast-moving & surprising plot, and astute observations about corporations, humanity, economy, politics and love.It's not the New York Times Bestseller List (no romance novels and few mysteries or pulp horror reviews) or the Critic's picks (why are these awards often for erudition rather than decent storytelling?) - these are the thoughts and recommendations of a lifetime reader who just might be able to help other bibliophiles sort through the massive choices out there for the golden ones. This reader is happy to take suggestions as well.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
My latest book to evangelize
I've managed to get my bookclub to pick this one up & everyone who does so can't put it down until they finish reading. The translation has been done very smoothly and the voice is crisp and enthralling. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson is amazingly accessible despite being a fairly dark tale with an originally foreboding Swedish title of "Man som hatar kvinnor" - "Men Who Hate Women." I wouldn't call this noir, its not your typical mystery or crime novel, but then I'm not sure what to call it; Let's just say there are incredibly drawn characters (both distant and recognizable), a fast-moving & surprising plot, and astute observations about corporations, humanity, economy, politics and love.
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