Stieg Larsson's third novel in the Millennium series is an international `police procedural.' It was translated into English from the Swedish by Reg Keeland in a good, flowing style. The chapters are divided into short segments, keeping readers involved with the professional and personal lives of several key characters.
The story is exciting and full of suspense from beginning to end. There are detailed descriptions of various law enforcement agencies in Sweden, with only one delay in the action as a result of a multi-page detailed description of the secret service agency "Sapo".
The plot includes high tech internet activities presented in a realistic, believable way that adds to the suspense. There are interesting presentations of political and journalistic organizations in the novel relative to the plot. The novel is self-contained meaning readers can enjoy it without reading the first two books in the trilogy. Also, the third novel does not `spoil' the first two, but rather it encourages first time Stieg readers to go back in time and read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire.
I recommend this lengthy novel to readers who enjoy novels of suspense, international intrigue, and police procedurals. It is not a book to be read quickly, but it is worthwhile and enjoyable.
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