Ah, the thing I love most about the series of good books is that most of the important characters are established so there is not a lot of "back story" in the later books.
Both Lisbeth and Mikael are still carrying out their main roles. The tables have turned in this one though. The first book was mostly about Mikael and his work with Vanger family. This book shifts to Lisbeth.
In this book Lisbeth is accused of triple murder. Because of her peculiar social habits it is very plausible that she could kill people, but its the hunt for the truth that forces Mikael to protect the girl he thought his friend from the first book. Something strange happened that caused her to cut him out of her life, and he has no idea what that is. A lot of questions about the murder turn into a crazy web that includes the threat to National Security.
I love Lisbeth's character. She is so peculiar. She is an introvert. You don't know a lot about her, but the bits and pieces you find along the way really help you to understand why she is the way she is. I think the best and most unusual thing about her is that she is described as only being about 90 lbs, but if you back her into a corner she will come at you as if she's a T-Rex! I also, feel sorry for her. She realizes the flaws she has in regards to relationships with other people, and she feels bad about it. But, like I said, once you read about her life, you come to understand.
Great book! Stieg Larsson is a great author. Too bad he died in 2004. At least he was able to finish this trilogy. I will get to the last book, but I like to read something not from the series in between each one.
It's on to a book that's completely different.
Up next: The Help, by Kathryn Stockett
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