Loved this book

Have listened to all 3 books in the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. They are fast paced, thrilling and exciting. They rank as amongst my most top rated audio books. The narrator was simply wonderful and I couldn’t get on with anything else while listening (much like not being able to put a physical book down). This one - Hornets Nest was probably my favourite of the three. Highly recommended but you must read the other two first!!!

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Gripping throughout.

A well written story with great characters. Lots of twists and turns along the way. I couldn’t stop listening.

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Superb

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

Definitely. The writing is nothing short of brilliant, as is the narration. The entire trilogy is spectacular. Dark, thrilling and gripping - such a joy to listen to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It has to be Lisbeth. She is a wonderful creation. Utterly unique, she is vulnerable and strong at the same time.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Not a particular scene, but a group of scenes which shed light on how Lisbeth has spent her time away from Sweden is very illuminating. She is one of the most intelligent characters I have ever found in any genre, which makes her fascinating.

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

Not really a specific moment, but the gradual growth and development of Lisbeth as a person is brilliantly written.

Any additional comments?

A special mention must go to Saul Reichlin for the tremendous narration which is superb across all three books. He has to wrestle with such a variety of characters, ages, voices and accents, as well as the place names. There is not a single false note throughout.

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Brilliant final part

As the third part of this sequence it kept up the pace till the end. Enjoyed this one just as much as the first two!

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A good conclusion to a great series

I've fully enjoyed this whole series. The three books are quite different in tone and pace. This was for me the second best book. Others have said they don't like the courtroom drama thing; I loved it.See? We are all different!

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Great ending to a superb trilogy

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

This is one of the few audiobooks that I have prefered to the print version and the reason for it is the way Saul Reichlin brings the characters to life.

What other book might you compare The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest to, and why?

Very much comparable to the previous two books in the trilogy, these books may not be the fastest paced works ever written but they are amongst the most engrossing.

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

Saul Reichlin is amongst the finest narrators of audiobooks I have ever heard, he doesn't just narrate the story he actually defines the characters brilliantly (especially Doctor Zalachenko) and you can hear that he enjoys the story as much as reads it.

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

I would have liked to listen to it in one sitting but at over 25 hours it just wasn't possible.

Any additional comments?

Brilliant story that rounds off the trilogy nicely, the sad thing is following Stieg Larsson's untimely death there will be no more stories of his which is a real shame as I would certainly have bought them based on Millenium.

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A good story but far too long

Does the reader need an itemised list of furniture bought by the main charachter from IKEA, including the prices and names of each and every bookcase table and chair? Despite the unnecessary clutter surrounding it the actual story is very entertaining and well worth the trouble.

Consider the abridged versions though.

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Brilliantn

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

The best gripping series so well written amd spoken. As I listen in the car I drive so slowly as I do not wish to. Arrive!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Obviously the main character!

What about Saul Reichlin’s performance did you like?

Well spoken

Any additional comments?

Now I understand the film but the book is so much better

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Gripping

Another gripping story by Stieg Larrson. Stories interwoven which lead you to a striking end

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you either love or hate her ...

What did you like most about The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

You just have to find out more about Elsbeth. You must read all three in order. The first is a bit slow at the start, but a great read.

What did you like best about this story?

It has so many endings.

Which character – as performed by Saul Reichlin – was your favourite?

All of them.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Don't trust your computer ...

Any additional comments?

A must listen

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