Background
Stiegs grandfather, an inspiring role model
Stieg Larsson was born in Vasterbotten in northern Sweden in 1954. At the time of his birth, his parents were too young and too poor to keep him, so he was raised by his grandparents in a small village in the north of Sweden.
Stieg’s grandfather, Severin Boström, became the male role model for the young Stieg. Severin was strongly anti-fascist (and during the Second World War he was imprisoned in the work camp in Storsien for his anti-Nazi opinions)*. Had he been Danish, he would no doubt have been placed in a German Concentration Camp. The fate of his grandfather deeply affected and shaped Stieg’s character. He wanted to protect equal rights and fight for democracy and freedom of speech in order to prevent history, and what happened to his grand father, from repeating itself.
* Stieg’s father, Erland Larsson, says to stieglarsson.com that nobody in the family can confirm the information about the camp.
Youth, left-wing movement and far travels
When Stieg was nine years old, his grandfather died and he moved to live with his parents and his younger brother. Stieg was given a typewriter for his 12th birthday, and he spent most nights of his youth staying up writing, keeping his family awake with the drumming sound. At 18 years of age he met Eva Gabrielsson at an anti-Vietnam War meeting in Umeå. Eva was to become his life long companion. With some short exceptions, mainly due to the fact that Stieg was sometimes too obsessed with his work, they lived together until Stiegs death the 9th November 2004. After his military service, Stieg travelled in Africa and has been described as “an early backpacker”. He rarely had enough money on his travels, in an interview with Norra Västerbotten in 2006, his father describes how he had to work as a dishwasher and sell his clothes to afford a ticket home from Algeria.
Stieg Larsson was also interested in Science Fiction. Among other things was he the chairman of the Scandinavian science fiction society and published two magazines.
A life under constant threat
During the last 15 years of his life, he and his life companion Eva Gabrielsson lived under constant threat from right-wing violence. When a labor-union leader was murdered in his home by neo-Nazis in 1999, the police discovered photos of and information about the couple in the murderer’s apartment. So it was not without reason that the couple took precautionary measures. They were never seen together outside the house, they moved mirrors in the hall and they always kept the blinds down. Those are just a few examples. Stieg was an expert in the area, and wrote a book of instructions on how journalists should respond to threats for the Swedish Union of Journalists (“Överleva Deadline”, 2000).
Writing as a relaxation
The situation created a contrast between Stieg’s work at Expo and his night-time novel writing. He regarded his writing of detective novels as relaxing. Keeping track of loose ends, characters and made up conspiracies posedno problem since it was, after all, fiction and no one would threaten either Eva or himself because of it.
2,225 comments on “Background”
For all you U.S. readers who can’t wait for the second book, I ordered “The Girl Who Played With Fire” from Amazon.co.uk and it came very quickly and it wasn’t expensive. I finished it very quickly as it’s more intense than the first book and quite a wild ride. Can’t wait for book 3!
- kford,
For all you U.S. readers who can’t wait for the second book, I ordered “The Girl Who Played With Fire” from Amazon.co.uk and it came very quickly and it wasn’t expensive. I finished it very quickly as it’s more intense than the first book and quite a wild ride. Can’t wait for book 3!
- kford,
R.I.P.
- DJ,
I love the millennium books<3
- Andrea -Norway,
I love the millennium books<3
- Andrea -Norway,
I love the millennium books<3
- Andrea -Norway,
I love the millennium books<3
- Andrea -Norway,
I was recommended the first book in a book store where I was waiting for my friend. The owner told me I would be back as soon as I’d have finished ‘the girl with the dragon tattoo’. I pulled an all-nighter. The very next day I was there in the bookstore to buy the other two volumes. I didn’t sleep for 48 hours. These are the most exciting books I’ve read in a long time.
- Hilde, Belgium,
I was recommended the first book in a book store where I was waiting for my friend. The owner told me I would be back as soon as I’d have finished ‘the girl with the dragon tattoo’. I pulled an all-nighter. The very next day I was there in the bookstore to buy the other two volumes. I didn’t sleep for 48 hours. These are the most exciting books I’ve read in a long time.
- Hilde, Belgium,
R.I.P.
- DJ,
I was recommended the first book in a book store where I was waiting for my friend. The owner told me I would be back as soon as I’d have finished ‘the girl with the dragon tattoo’. I pulled an all-nighter. The very next day I was there in the bookstore to buy the other two volumes. I didn’t sleep for 48 hours. These are the most exciting books I’ve read in a long time.
- Hilde, Belgium,
R.I.P.
- DJ,
I was recommended the first book in a book store where I was waiting for my friend. The owner told me I would be back as soon as I’d have finished ‘the girl with the dragon tattoo’. I pulled an all-nighter. The very next day I was there in the bookstore to buy the other two volumes. I didn’t sleep for 48 hours. These are the most exciting books I’ve read in a long time.
- Hilde, Belgium,
A few weeks ago I saw the movie based on the first book, and I just finished reading all three books in Danish. I’m going to miss Salander and Blomkvist so much!
- Jacob, Denmark,
A few weeks ago I saw the movie based on the first book, and I just finished reading all three books in Danish. I’m going to miss Salander and Blomkvist so much!
- Jacob, Denmark,
A few weeks ago I saw the movie based on the first book, and I just finished reading all three books in Danish. I’m going to miss Salander and Blomkvist so much!
- Jacob, Denmark,
A few weeks ago I saw the movie based on the first book, and I just finished reading all three books in Danish. I’m going to miss Salander and Blomkvist so much!
- Jacob, Denmark,
R.I.P.
- DJ,
Lisbeth Salander I will do it with you.
- Andreas / Germany,
Lisbeth Salander I will do it with you.
- Andreas / Germany,
Lisbeth Salander I will do it with you.
- Andreas / Germany,
Lisbeth Salander I will do it with you.
- Andreas / Germany,
Salander is the best. Morals and mayhem with a tragic secret past, you can’t beat it.
I have just finished “The girl who played with fire” and am already lamenting…how long must I wait till the next installment. Thank you Stieg Larssson.
Puss och kram
- Lydia, Australia,
Salander is the best. Morals and mayhem with a tragic secret past, you can’t beat it.
I have just finished “The girl who played with fire” and am already lamenting…how long must I wait till the next installment. Thank you Stieg Larssson.
Puss och kram
- Lydia, Australia,
Salander is the best. Morals and mayhem with a tragic secret past, you can’t beat it.
I have just finished “The girl who played with fire” and am already lamenting…how long must I wait till the next installment. Thank you Stieg Larssson.
Puss och kram
- Lydia, Australia,
Salander is the best. Morals and mayhem with a tragic secret past, you can’t beat it.
I have just finished “The girl who played with fire” and am already lamenting…how long must I wait till the next installment. Thank you Stieg Larssson.
Puss och kram
- Lydia, Australia,
I’m going to buy the first one today, let’s see! Sure is good cause so many people can not be mistaken…
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I’m going to buy the first one today, let’s see! Sure is good cause so many people can not be mistaken…
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I’m going to buy the first one today, let’s see! Sure is good cause so many people can not be mistaken…
I’m going to buy the first one today, let’s see! Sure is good cause so many people can not be mistaken…
The best crimes of the world, famous. Perhaps all others books will be translate in the future.
- from Germany,
The best crimes of the world, famous. Perhaps all others books will be translate in the future.
- from Germany,
The best crimes of the world, famous. Perhaps all others books will be translate in the future.
- from Germany,
The best crimes of the world, famous. Perhaps all others books will be translate in the future.
- from Germany,
Perfect reading!
Larsson knows that we all wish to fight for the right issue of life. Alas, most of us are cowards. Confronted with the unjustice we ask the authorities to help and protect our rights and suprisingly often we do that in vain. We all somehow know that any system is not really here to protect us in morals. So we go with Lisbeth in joy, though her life was a misery. Lisbeth is such a lonely rider. And Larsson shows with her deeds that a real victory can really be achieved only with the real fight. Lisbeth is touching our secret fears, regrets and weaknesses. She can become classic. Like Pippi. Or Robin Hood.
Congratulation to the author. To the readers, be aware that his books are a very serious discussions about life and human rights. Provocative and uncompromised.
- Gorazd, Slovenia,
Perfect reading!
Larsson knows that we all wish to fight for the right issue of life. Alas, most of us are cowards. Confronted with the unjustice we ask the authorities to help and protect our rights and suprisingly often we do that in vain. We all somehow know that any system is not really here to protect us in morals. So we go with Lisbeth in joy, though her life was a misery. Lisbeth is such a lonely rider. And Larsson shows with her deeds that a real victory can really be achieved only with the real fight. Lisbeth is touching our secret fears, regrets and weaknesses. She can become classic. Like Pippi. Or Robin Hood.
Congratulation to the author. To the readers, be aware that his books are a very serious discussions about life and human rights. Provocative and uncompromised.
- Gorazd, Slovenia,
Perfect reading!
Larsson knows that we all wish to fight for the right issue of life. Alas, most of us are cowards. Confronted with the unjustice we ask the authorities to help and protect our rights and suprisingly often we do that in vain. We all somehow know that any system is not really here to protect us in morals. So we go with Lisbeth in joy, though her life was a misery. Lisbeth is such a lonely rider. And Larsson shows with her deeds that a real victory can really be achieved only with the real fight. Lisbeth is touching our secret fears, regrets and weaknesses. She can become classic. Like Pippi. Or Robin Hood.
Congratulation to the author. To the readers, be aware that his books are a very serious discussions about life and human rights. Provocative and uncompromised.
- Gorazd, Slovenia,
Perfect reading!
Larsson knows that we all wish to fight for the right issue of life. Alas, most of us are cowards. Confronted with the unjustice we ask the authorities to help and protect our rights and suprisingly often we do that in vain. We all somehow know that any system is not really here to protect us in morals. So we go with Lisbeth in joy, though her life was a misery. Lisbeth is such a lonely rider. And Larsson shows with her deeds that a real victory can really be achieved only with the real fight. Lisbeth is touching our secret fears, regrets and weaknesses. She can become classic. Like Pippi. Or Robin Hood.
Congratulation to the author. To the readers, be aware that his books are a very serious discussions about life and human rights. Provocative and uncompromised.
- Gorazd, Slovenia,
I cannot wait: just read the first 2 books in 2 days and cannot wait until the next one is out in the bookstores in April (in Spain).
Salander-Blomkvist make up the most exciting and unconventional couple!! again, the most exciting reading I have had since I was 17… just can’t believe Larsson is not here any longer to see and hear about all this… very sad.
- Begoña, Algeciras (Spain),
I cannot wait: just read the first 2 books in 2 days and cannot wait until the next one is out in the bookstores in April (in Spain).
Salander-Blomkvist make up the most exciting and unconventional couple!! again, the most exciting reading I have had since I was 17… just can’t believe Larsson is not here any longer to see and hear about all this… very sad.
- Begoña, Algeciras (Spain),
Incredible. Just finish to read the last book. Now I don’t know how to read a book without Lisbeth Salander!
- Leonardo, Italy,
Incredible. Just finish to read the last book. Now I don’t know how to read a book without Lisbeth Salander!
- Leonardo, Italy,
Incredible. Just finish to read the last book. Now I don’t know how to read a book without Lisbeth Salander!
- Leonardo, Italy,
Incredible. Just finish to read the last book. Now I don’t know how to read a book without Lisbeth Salander!
- Leonardo, Italy,
I just read the first book and was amazed by the detail. Larsson didn’t forget any details. It was one of the best fiction books I have read in a long time…and I read about 10 a month.
- Rose, NY, USA,
I just read the first book and was amazed by the detail. Larsson didn’t forget any details. It was one of the best fiction books I have read in a long time…and I read about 10 a month.
- Rose, NY, USA,
I just read the first book and was amazed by the detail. Larsson didn’t forget any details. It was one of the best fiction books I have read in a long time…and I read about 10 a month.
- Rose, NY, USA,
I just read the first book and was amazed by the detail. Larsson didn’t forget any details. It was one of the best fiction books I have read in a long time…and I read about 10 a month.
- Rose, NY, USA,
Maravillosa novela, un escritor con filiación pilitica clara:el humanismo y la defensa de las mujeres
- Miguel Mexico,
Maravillosa novela, un escritor con filiación pilitica clara:el humanismo y la defensa de las mujeres
- Miguel Mexico,
Maravillosa novela, un escritor con filiación pilitica clara:el humanismo y la defensa de las mujeres
- Miguel Mexico ,
Maravillosa novela, un escritor con filiación pilitica clara:el humanismo y la defensa de las mujeres
- Miguel Mexico ,
Leonardo I do have the same feeling….it is like to leave a group of friends hoping to meet them around the corner.
I know already that for a while there will not be book interesting enough to catch again my reading passion as these books did…….
- Michela Ferraro, UK,
May be classified as “fictional” but is certainly based on truth of what is happening in this world. I say, “Bravo to Stieg Larsson for bringing this darkness to Light! A job well done. Thank you dear One.”
- anonymous,
Leonardo I do have the same feeling….it is like to leave a group of friends hoping to meet them around the corner.
I know already that for a while there will not be book interesting enough to catch again my reading passion as these books did…….
- Michela Ferraro, UK,
May be classified as “fictional” but is certainly based on truth of what is happening in this world. I say, “Bravo to Stieg Larsson for bringing this darkness to Light! A job well done. Thank you dear One.”
- anonymous,
Leonardo I do have the same feeling….it is like to leave a group of friends hoping to meet them around the corner.
I know already that for a while there will not be book interesting enough to catch again my reading passion as these books did…….
- Michela Ferraro, UK,
May be classified as “fictional” but is certainly based on truth of what is happening in this world. I say, “Bravo to Stieg Larsson for bringing this darkness to Light! A job well done. Thank you dear One.”
- anonymous,
Leonardo I do have the same feeling….it is like to leave a group of friends hoping to meet them around the corner.
I know already that for a while there will not be book interesting enough to catch again my reading passion as these books did…….
- Michela Ferraro, UK,
May be classified as “fictional” but is certainly based on truth of what is happening in this world. I say, “Bravo to Stieg Larsson for bringing this darkness to Light! A job well done. Thank you dear One.”
- anonymous,
amazing story. I am glad there are more to read.
- linda archinal usa,
amazing story. I am glad there are more to read.
- linda archinal usa,
amazing story. I am glad there are more to read.
- linda archinal usa,
amazing story. I am glad there are more to read.
- linda archinal usa ,
I would very much like to know what Stieg Larsson died of. When? How old?
- karen suhr,
I would very much like to know what Stieg Larsson died of. When? How old?
- karen suhr,
I would very much like to know what Stieg Larsson died of. When? How old?
- karen suhr,
I would very much like to know what Stieg Larsson died of. When? How old?
- karen suhr,
just got TATTOO, would love to read some of hisearly works before the books.(in english)
- jeremy,
just got TATTOO, would love to read some of hisearly works before the books.(in english)
- jeremy,
just got TATTOO, would love to read some of hisearly works before the books.(in english)
- jeremy,
just got TATTOO, would love to read some of hisearly works before the books.(in english)
- jeremy,
Lisbeth is a hero, Mikael an angel! After reading these three books, I started two new onece a few weeks ago but I haven´t finished yet because nothing is comparable to Stieg Larsson. It´s very sad that he´s dead.
- Stephanie L., Gevelsberg, Germany,
Lisbeth is a hero, Mikael an angel! After reading these three books, I started two new onece a few weeks ago but I haven´t finished yet because nothing is comparable to Stieg Larsson. It´s very sad that he´s dead.
- Stephanie L., Gevelsberg, Germany,
Lisbeth is a hero, Mikael an angel! After reading these three books, I started two new onece a few weeks ago but I haven´t finished yet because nothing is comparable to Stieg Larsson. It´s very sad that he´s dead.
- Stephanie L., Gevelsberg, Germany,
Lisbeth is a hero, Mikael an angel! After reading these three books, I started two new onece a few weeks ago but I haven´t finished yet because nothing is comparable to Stieg Larsson. It´s very sad that he´s dead.
- Stephanie L., Gevelsberg, Germany,
This books have a different name in different countries, can anyone tell me what is the original name that Stieg Larsson gave them?
I hate this.
In Spanish, they translated the first one to: “Men who didn’t love women”
Why???????????????????????
- askcristina@gmail.com,
This books have a different name in different countries, can anyone tell me what is the original name that Stieg Larsson gave them?
I hate this.
In Spanish, they translated the first one to: “Men who didn’t love women”
Why???????????????????????
- askcristina@gmail.com,
This books have a different name in different countries, can anyone tell me what is the original name that Stieg Larsson gave them?
I hate this.
In Spanish, they translated the first one to: “Men who didn’t love women”
Why???????????????????????
- askcristina@gmail.com,
This books have a different name in different countries, can anyone tell me what is the original name that Stieg Larsson gave them?
I hate this.
In Spanish, they translated the first one to: “Men who didn’t love women”
Why???????????????????????
- askcristina@gmail.com,
His first book in the series is called “Men who hate women” or “Män som hatar kvinnor”
- edda,
spanish translations are legendary in the errors. “La chica que jugo con fuego” is what “the girl who played with fire translates. That translation is so stupid the publishers in Spain should be sued for incompetence! Thats just sheer laziness, shame on you Spain! joe
- joel,
His first book in the series is called “Men who hate women” or “Män som hatar kvinnor”
- edda,
spanish translations are legendary in the errors. “La chica que jugo con fuego” is what “the girl who played with fire translates. That translation is so stupid the publishers in Spain should be sued for incompetence! Thats just sheer laziness, shame on you Spain! joe
- joel,
In Indai thier literal translation is- the dog that ate the cats tits was happy.
Fancy that!
- T Mahal,
Just finished all three books… I can’t even begin to express how sorry I am that Stieg, and with him Salander and Blomkvist, had to leave us so early. Truly a tragic death. As tragic and unjust as any of the events portrayed in his books. In a perfect world, we’d be able to enjoy all 10 (TEN!) of the millenium books, and he would get to see the results of his work. Why oh why.
My heart goes out to his lifelong partner Eva.
- dorian,
In Indai thier literal translation is- the dog that ate the cats tits was happy.
Fancy that!
- T Mahal,
Just finished all three books… I can’t even begin to express how sorry I am that Stieg, and with him Salander and Blomkvist, had to leave us so early. Truly a tragic death. As tragic and unjust as any of the events portrayed in his books. In a perfect world, we’d be able to enjoy all 10 (TEN!) of the millenium books, and he would get to see the results of his work. Why oh why.
My heart goes out to his lifelong partner Eva.
- dorian,
T Mahal, did I understand it well ? “The dog that ate the cat’s tits was happy” ???
Is it a JOKE ???
I think it is, but hey, translators are capable of everything.
- Lili, France,
T Mahal, did I understand it well ? “The dog that ate the cat’s tits was happy” ???
Is it a JOKE ???
I think it is, but hey, translators are capable of everything.
- Lili, France,
From now on, my code will be “wasp” honoring my new heroine Lisbeth Salander. We are going to miss for ever “Kalle & Sally
- Teuddis Bernard,
Does Hedeby Island exist??
- Eduardo Vera,
From now on, my code will be “wasp” honoring my new heroine Lisbeth Salander. We are going to miss for ever “Kalle & Sally
- Teuddis Bernard,
Does Hedeby Island exist??
- Eduardo Vera,
Girl Who Played with Fire- outstanding– can’t wait for more here in US!
- Alina,
Is Steig Larsson related to the artist Carl Larsson?
- Alina,
Sorry, I can’t get past your atrocious spelling. It makes you appear to be uneducated and uninformed…when otherwise you might make a convincing argument.
- KMoffat,
Girl Who Played with Fire- outstanding– can’t wait for more here in US!
- Alina,
Is Steig Larsson related to the artist Carl Larsson?
- Alina,
Sorry, I can’t get past your atrocious spelling. It makes you appear to be uneducated and uninformed…when otherwise you might make a convincing argument.
- KMoffat,
I read the first book, Karlar sem hata konur, in Icelandic, the next one, The girl who played with fire, in English and the last one, Luftkastalet der blev sprængt, in Danish, because I had to continue in Stieg Larsson’s world. He’s is in my opinion one of the greatest crime writers ever mostly because of his depiction of characters which is unsurpassed. Should have been allowed to live a little longer and write more. Real master. Best regards, Gudjón.
- Guðjón Gudmundsson,
I read the first book, Karlar sem hata konur, in Icelandic, the next one, The girl who played with fire, in English and the last one, Luftkastalet der blev sprængt, in Danish, because I had to continue in Stieg Larsson’s world. He’s is in my opinion one of the greatest crime writers ever mostly because of his depiction of characters which is unsurpassed. Should have been allowed to live a little longer and write more. Real master. Best regards, Gudjón.
- Guðjón Gudmundsson,
I hated the fact that I just turned to the last page of The Girl That Played With Fire. What a gifted writer!
He will be missed.
- Joan Hiller, Toledo OH-USA,
I hated the fact that I just turned to the last page of The Girl That Played With Fire. What a gifted writer!
He will be missed.
- Joan Hiller, Toledo OH-USA,
Chafing at the bit..want to read the last novel and now I hear I have to wait until January 2010…darn!
- Wendy Sippel, Mpumalanga, RSA,
Chafing at the bit..want to read the last novel and now I hear I have to wait until January 2010…darn!
- Wendy Sippel, Mpumalanga, RSA,
Can’t imagine having to wait for the third book until January. Love the books , great summer reading!
- Lis Johnstone, Lethbridge. AB,
Yes, I did wonder when I heard that he “died suddenly” of a heart attack. It is an irreplaceable loss to the reading public.
- Nancy Fauser,
Can’t imagine having to wait for the third book until January. Love the books , great summer reading!
- Lis Johnstone, Lethbridge. AB,
Yes, I did wonder when I heard that he “died suddenly” of a heart attack. It is an irreplaceable loss to the reading public.
- Nancy Fauser
I seem being lucky!
I have the three books, that i didn’t begin yet!
i’m giving my self till end of 2009 to finish them all!
- ,
I bought the first one in Costco during the summer but did not start reading it till about 3 weeks ago. I am now finished the second one and can harly wait to read the 3rd one. So sad there will be no more after that.
- Shelley Glass, Calgary, Ab,
I seem being lucky!
I have the three books, that i didn’t begin yet!
i’m giving my self till end of 2009 to finish them all!
I bought the first one in Costco during the summer but did not start reading it till about 3 weeks ago. I am now finished the second one and can harly wait to read the 3rd one. So sad there will be no more after that.
- Shelley Glass, Calgary, Ab 9/11/2009
I agree with all the comments below. I just read the first two Millenium books these past two weeks, and I can’t wait for the third book. What splendid reads!
— Barbara, Redmond, WA 8/31/09
- Barbara Galler,
I agree with all the comments below. I just read the first two Millenium books these past two weeks, and I can’t wait for the third book. What splendid reads!
— Barbara, Redmond, WA 8/31/09
- Barbara Galler,
It is my favorite writer, and made me spend much time intrigued.
I would have loved to see their finished work.
Sally and Mike for ever.
P.D: Do not recommend going to watch the movie before finished reading the trilogy.
- Gener, Barcelona /,
It is my favorite writer, and made me spend much time intrigued.
I would have loved to see their finished work.
Sally and Mike for ever.
P.D: Do not recommend going to watch the movie before finished reading the trilogy.
- Gener, Barcelona ,
I admire this author for his agility, dedication and moral character. His soul lives on.
- Peat, Mexico City,
My daughter just bought the first book in English today, but all 3 were available. She still cannot read Danish so after not seeing me for 7 days, because of reading number 2 and 3, she has the feber.
Isn’t it posible for Americans to order the third from Amazon UK?
- Anne, Madrid,
Believe me, you’ll want to finish them all in one sitting!! Such a talented writer…
- Christine, S.F. CA,
I admire this author for his agility, dedication and moral character. His soul lives on.
- Peat, Mexico City,
My daughter just bought the first book in English today, but all 3 were available. She still cannot read Danish so after not seeing me for 7 days, because of reading number 2 and 3, she has the feber.
Isn’t it posible for Americans to order the third from Amazon UK?
- Anne, Madrid,
Believe me, you’ll want to finish them all in one sitting!! Such a talented writer…
- Christine, S.F. CA
Was Larrson’s death related to an illness, or the right wing? I feel terrible that he died at such a young age. Thank you
Linda, Los Angeles, CA , USA
You can order it directly from Blackwells online (Blackwells of Oxford, UK). I just did–can’t wait for the May edition in the U.S..
- jane thomas,
Few more weeks for the release date of his movie
“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”.
Thank you Stieg.
- Nikos Chania, Crete, GREECE,
Was Larrson’s death related to an illness, or the right wing? I feel terrible that he died at such a young age. Thank you
Linda, Los Angeles, CA , USA
You can order it directly from Blackwells online (Blackwells of Oxford, UK). I just did–can’t wait for the May edition in the U.S..
- jane thomas
Few more weeks for the release date of his movie
“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”.
Thank you Stieg.
- Nikos Chania, Crete, GREECE,
A great, great author. A great mind. A real loss to the world with his death. It is difficult to find writers this good, and to have them yanked away in their prime leaves a big empty hole, hard to fill.
- Mata Hari,
I have just finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and am now fascinated by Steig Larsson and his mysterious early death.
One question I have about the first novel: do other readers think Eva, the dentist, Martin Vangar’s part-time girlfriend should have been allowed to make some final comment about Martin’s true nature. And/or was she aware of his crimes?
- triciab,
A great, great author. A great mind. A real loss to the world with his death. It is difficult to find writers this good, and to have them yanked away in their prime leaves a big empty hole, hard to fill.
- Mata Hari,
I have just finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and am now fascinated by Steig Larsson and his mysterious early death.
One question I have about the first novel: do other readers think Eva, the dentist, Martin Vangar’s part-time girlfriend should have been allowed to make some final comment about Martin’s true nature. And/or was she aware of his crimes?
- triciab,
Am reading book no.2. He writes about a painter named carl larsson. Think it is one of his ancestors.
Can not find any names on the www.
Cannot wait to go home and read some more. A shame he only finished 3 of the 10 novells.
- Kim J., Nederland,
Am reading book no.2. He writes about a painter named carl larsson. Think it is one of his ancestors.
Can not find any names on the www.
Cannot wait to go home and read some more. A shame he only finished 3 of the 10 novells.
- Kim J., Nederland,
But dont you think that it is a bit odd that he died of a heart attack precisely just after publishing all this??? Couldn t it be desguised crime?
Thanks
Elisabeth (Madrid)
- Elisabeth Michot. Madrid.,
As I began reading the first of the two novels in the Millennium Series, I realized it would be a journey I would not hurry along. I have now finished Mr. Larsson’s second novel and will patiently wait for the third. In the meantime, I will re-visit the Millenium Series, its compelling story and remarkable characters.
- Robert B. / Seattle, WA,
But dont you think that it is a bit odd that he died of a heart attack precisely just after publishing all this??? Couldn t it be desguised crime?
Thanks
Elisabeth (Madrid)
- Elisabeth Michot. Madrid.,
As I began reading the first of the two novels in the Millennium Series, I realized it would be a journey I would not hurry along. I have now finished Mr. Larsson’s second novel and will patiently wait for the third. In the meantime, I will re-visit the Millenium Series, its compelling story and remarkable characters.
- Robert B. / Seattle, WA,
To Kim J. of the Netherlands, Carl Larsson is one of Sweden’s most famous and beloved painters. I don’t think he’s an ancestor. Viveca,
Wouldn’t that be great! I would hope beyond hope that he is ‘here’.
- Thopaine;palm desert,ca.,
Mysterious death? Read the comment that Larsson smoked 60 hand rolled cigarettes a day (under the work tab) – mystery solved. He is even pictured with said cigarette.
- Joe J, USA,
To Kim J. of the Netherlands, Carl Larsson is one of Sweden’s most famous and beloved painters. I don’t think he’s an ancestor. Viveca, 29 September 2009
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Wouldn’t that be great! I would hope beyond hope that he is ‘here’.
- Thopaine;palm desert,ca.,
Mysterious death? Read the comment that Larsson smoked 60 hand rolled cigarettes a day (under the work tab) – mystery solved. He is even pictured with said cigarette.
- Joe J, USA,
I LOVE the novels…….but what did Stieg die of?
- Toots Mettura,
And Henrik Larsson is one of the best footballers of all time, do not think he is related either, probably a lot of Larsson´s in Sweden
- A Larsson fan, Scotland,
I LOVE the novels…….but what did Stieg die of?
- Toots Mettura,
And Henrik Larsson is one of the best footballers of all time, do not think he is related either, probably a lot of Larsson´s in Sweden
- A Larsson fan, Scotland,
Cardiac infarction
Cardiac infarction
- Tina,
What an incredible loss
What an incredible loss
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What a sad, sad loss to the literary world. I have just finished the third book and it is as good as the first two. I couldn’t put it down. I too was wondering about the coincidence of Stieg’s writing and his sudden death, but that question has been answered..too many cigarettes, too many late nights and too much stress. Again, what a loss, but I will treasure the Millennium series and recommend it to others. Thank you Stieg. RIP.
- Fragomeli SJ,
What a sad, sad loss to the literary world. I have just finished the third book and it is as good as the first two. I couldn’t put it down. I too was wondering about the coincidence of Stieg’s writing and his sudden death, but that question has been answered..too many cigarettes, too many late nights and too much stress. Again, what a loss, but I will treasure the Millennium series and recommend it to others. Thank you Stieg. RIP.
- Fragomeli SJ,
Very impressed by Stieg Larsson, his character and writing, and sad that he is no longer alive but believe that the messages in his writings will profoundly impact millions of people, for the good.
- Nancy Kelly,
Very impressed by Stieg Larsson, his character and writing, and sad that he is no longer alive but believe that the messages in his writings will profoundly impact millions of people, for the good.
- Nancy Kelly,
I have enjoyed the Millennium series very much. however it is too much of a conincidence that Stieg died the way he died – was an autopsy done? It looks like he was murdered. What a shame he did not realise his success. i sincerely hope his life partner and family are.
- Liv Munro,
That is exactly what I have been thinking, was there an investigation into his death, or was it just reported asd a normal heart attack.
- Rose,
I have enjoyed the Millennium series very much. however it is too much of a conincidence that Stieg died the way he died – was an autopsy done? It looks like he was murdered. What a shame he did not realise his success. i sincerely hope his life partner and family are.
- Liv Munro,
That is exactly what I have been thinking, was there an investigation into his death, or was it just reported asd a normal heart attack.
- Rose,
Isn’t it ironic that Larsson created female characters that, for the most part, were strong and independent minded in a country that recognizes the equality of women and men – yet Eva Gabrielsson is denied her right of inheritance after having to live with a difficult, seemingly obsessed writer who, no doubt, caused her much emotional pain.
- An old Canadian Viking,
I too would like to a map of the areas covered in the books.
- Gerry,
My thoughts as well….and I am sure others think along the same lines too! Such a sad, sad loss.
- Emmasgrandy,
lagranvivi
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Isn’t it ironic that Larsson created female characters that, for the most part, were strong and independent minded in a country that recognizes the equality of women and men – yet Eva Gabrielsson is denied her right of inheritance after having to live with a difficult, seemingly obsessed writer who, no doubt, caused her much emotional pain.
- An old Canadian Viking,
I too would like to a map of the areas covered in the books.
- Gerry,
My thoughts as well….and I am sure others think along the same lines too! Such a sad, sad loss.
- Emmasgrandy,
lagranvivi
,I love this novels. Salander is the best.
- Aga poland,
I love this novels. Salander is the best.
- Aga poland,