Second book in the Millennium trilogy and this time Lisbeth Salander is the star of the show. The plot gallops along and has more twists and turns than the average race track. Not too keen on the recap bits from the previous novel but I guess necessary for some readers.
We get to learn why Salander is as she is and come to love her even more in this book. I must say as a fan of Wallander, English and Swedish versions this startling new character is a breath of fresh air to crime detection. Larsson has that unique ability found in some men to able to write extremely well the thoughts and feelings of his women characters. I can only think of one other, Sebastian Faulks, who has the same ability but obviously in a quite different genre.
They are not preachy books but they do touch on themes close to Larsson´s heart namely the oppression and exploitation of women, racism and corruption in the state.
Great stuff, off to start number three, The Girl who Kicked the Hornets´Nest.
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