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Millennium-trilogy
The Millennium-trilogy consist of "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", "The Girl Who Played With Fire", and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest" (UK release the 1st of October 2009, US release the 31st of October 2009).
A well prepared debutant
A regrettable refusal
As for his work as a journalist, his preparations for the series were thorough. Before he started writing, he had made a detailed synopsis for ten books. He started writing in 1997, and it was not until he had finished the first two books and had the third one under way that he contacted a publisher in the summer of 2003. His first contact was with publisher Piratförlaget, which refused his script twice, perhaps the biggest mistake in Swedish publishing history. Instead, it was the publisher Nordstedts which got the opportunity to sign him in late 2003. With them, Stieg Larsson signed a contract of three books, an exceptional opportunity for an unpublished writer. The publishing rights were also bought by German and Norwegian publisher before it was even published in Sweden. During 2004 Stieg Larsson made minor adjustments to his two finished books and finished the third. When he died in November 2004, it was only a few months before the first book of the Millennium-series was released to the Swedish audience and became an immediate success.
Pippi Longstocking as a source of inspiration
Kenneth Ahlborn, a former colleague of Stieg's at TT, says in an interview with Veckans Affärer that Stieg got the idea for the character Lisbeth Salander after a discussion during a break from work. They were talking about how different characters from children's books would manage and behave if they were alive and grown up. Stieg especially liked the idea about a grown up Pippi Longstocking, a dysfunctional girl, probably with attention deficit disorder who would have had a hard time finding a regular place in the "normal society", and he used part those characteristics when he created lisbeth Salander.
- "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"
- "The Girl Who Played With Fire"
- "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest"
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Hi Fans, I'm doing some research for an article. Can anyone point me to some websites with good statistics about the readers of Larsson's books? Enjoy the trilogie
- Pippie, 28 February 2010
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This trilogy is like a drug...I can't stop...I'm reading third part and I think I will need more...but how?
- edyta, 26 February 2010
Realmente a mi paso lo mismo con los 3 libros tenía años que no me interesaba tanto un libro. y es que el autor es tan meticuloso con todos los detalles que te atrapa y no te deja ir. Lastima de su prematura partida y si ver su triunfo.
- Esteban Gonzalez Valencia, 6 Mars 2010
That's what I'm worried about. I haven't read any of these books yet, but I want to esp after reading the reviews. But I'm a 'reading addict' and like a drug addict, I'm afraid once Ive had a taste I will want more...but there won't be more for me to get. The question is this: Should I go for it anyways. And cross that bridge when I get to it? Suggestions?
- Denise C., 10 Mars 2010
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I was fortunate to have received his first book from a friend. I'm an avid reader and I could not put this book down. I passed it on to my husband and I haven't seen him read a book that fast since The Firm! Can't wait to get the 2nd book.
I'm so sorry that S. Larssons didn't get to see his success around the world.
- Billye Crumlish, 22 February 2010
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An elderly woman in a small eclectic book store approached me as I was looking at the first Larsson book and said she had read it and found the author to be "delightfully refreshing. She also said I shouldn't let my mother read it though because it had "some naughty stuff" in it. I laughed so hard I had to buy it. Apparently I don't look my age (53) Larsson will be sadly missed. A truely gifted writer
- Joe, 21 February 2010
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I read the first book and was mesmerized. I did a google search for Mr. Larsson and was saddened to find out he died before enjoying the success of his writing. What a talented man. Stieg, if you can hear me, "Good job".
- Jan, 18 February 2010
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I've read the 2 first books and loved every bit of them!
I'm on my way to the 3rd one.
I think he was an amazing writer and can only say that is a big shame that he isn't around anymore!
- Ana, 13 February 2010
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I absolutely love the first book, can't stop reading the girl who played with fire and what a sadness that the third is the last.... This guy had huge talent
- , 6 February 2010
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I am nearly finished "The Girl who kicked the hornets nest" and I dont want to finish it because then it will be "The End" loving every minute of this book.
- Jackie, 4 February 2010
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The trilogy was some of the best writing I have ever encountered. Wonderful characters and tremendous storylines.
- Jim, 4 February 2010
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The talent of Stieg Larsen is that he can write a totally impossible story and still make it sound believable. The sustained suspense and the flow of the story are great.
A few minor medical mistakes could have easily been corrected, had he spent 2 minutes talking to a doctor
- Goze Vlasblom, Canada, 31 January 2010
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Awesome books!!.. I just finished the 2nd (finished? can't be, the story continues in the 3rd book. Luckily I had 3rd book already in house and could continue reading). The character 'Lisbeth' is special (underdog), I love it. This book shows also how people can be so naive and easily influenced in opinions. It is still a very realistic novel. Cant' put the book away, miss lots of sleep.
- Otto, 28 January 2010
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please anser to this!
does mickael blumkvist die in the third book?
i need that information!
- lina, 23 January 2010
I don't know, but suggestions that Lisbeth was to meet a grizzly death in the first book were not followed up. But anyway, the first book isn't even worth reading: the plot is well-constructed but the writing is one-dimensional. (I made the same sort of comment yesterday, but it was wiped!)
- Tony, 25 January 2010
Sorry, it wasn't wiped: it's on the page for the first book.
- Tony, 25 January 2010
SPOILER!
No, he doesn't die.
- C-, 30 January 2010
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i have just finished the girl who played with fire and i m stiil absolutely axcited! those 2 books are my favorite and i eagerly await for the trird book of the trilogy to get published. i live in greece and a wonder if you know when that book will ba available in bookstores here in athens! anybody that knows the answer please write here a comment!
- lina, 21 January 2010
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an awsm buk!!!!! must read 4 those who lyk to read detective novels full of suspense!!!
- harneet, 20 January 2010
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Great writer but don't forget that Stieg was a sponsor of domestic and foreign terrorism. In Sweden he supported ant-fascist organizations = Communism movements. Abroad he did not only sponsor but also acted as an instructor to communist guerrilla in Ethiopia on how to use mortars.
- Jan, 18 January 2010
What a ridiculous assertion that to be anti- fascist is to be automatically communist! Stieg Larsson was actually a victim of terrorist threats and aggression and they didn't come from the Left, either
- Chris, 25 February 2010
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Stieg was a genius.
I loved the books.
Here in Brazil, they're a success.
I really want the fourth book.
- Michele / Brazil, 17 January 2010
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Unbelievable books, I am totally hooked! I've read I and II and to my dismay cannot get hold of a copy of Hornet's Nest anywhere in Bangkok! Can't wait for it to get here!
- Sara, 13 January 2010
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Outstanding!!!! Can't wait for the release of..... "Hornets Nest". It's unfortunate Stieg is no longer with us...what a talent....
- , 10 January 2010
- Pete Langley/peter.langley@necam.com, 10 January 2010
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After only having read the first thusfar, in Dutch (title translated into Men who hate women), I can only say 'Unputdownable', what an amazing read. And I have such a wonderful prospect: two more to go!
- Dirk, Soest (NL), 8 January 2010
"Men who Hate Women" is the original Swedish title.
- Sheila/Denver, CO, 9 February 2010
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I "ve read no books by Larsson but after reading this page I will definitely go and millennium
- I Salva, 7 Mars 2010