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I absolutely loved the first book. Couldn't stop reading it until I finished it at dawn. I am not sure I will reread the other two, but I know I'll revisit the first one for sure. What an amazing plot and what a wonderful gallery of characters. Indeed one of the best mysteries I've ever read.
Although they are very different, Larsson somewhat reminds me of Conan Doyle. They are both excellent plotters and both possess the extraordinary ability to create unforgettable characters. The funny thing is that neither of them was really talented as writers: their style is formulaic and clunky at best. Still, Conan Doyle's books are still widely read after so many years. And I suspect Larsson's trilogy will face a similar future. Despite its many flaws, it is here to stay.
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