The Millennium Trilogy was quite a phenomenon. It’s difficult to find anyone who hasn’t at least heard of Larsson’s books. This third and final book was a bit of a departure from the first two, but no less thrilling.

Unlike  the first two books, there was a lot less physical action. Normally, that would make for a boring read, but not here. Courtroom intrigue, aggressive journalism, and police work keeps your mind engaged. To be honest, I read the 566 pages in two days.

My only quibble is a poorly related side-mystery that I won’t give away. It was interesting, but didn’t really relate to the rest of the book.

It’s a shame Larsson’s not around to continue writing. The books he left us with are utterly captivating mystery novels with an international flair.

Larsson, Stieg. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. Viking Canada, 2009. The Millennium Trilogy 3.