The legacy
Controversy surrounding the legacy
Stieg Larsson spent 32 years of his life with the architect Eva Gabrielsson. However, they never married, maybe due to Stieg’s dangerous work at the Expo-foundation. They did not have any children, and Stieg left no written will, so according to Swedish law, Stieg’s estate was inherited by his father and brother. This sparked a dispute between Eva Gabrielsson and Stieg’s relatives. She claims that they “were never a part of our lives” and that they are not the right persons handling Stieg’s estate.
A fact complicating the matter is that Eva has the laptop with the partly finished script for the 
fourth book in the Millenium series. And she will not publish the script unless she is given the full rights to manage the novels in the Millenium series, the novels which she and Stieg worked with together. However, Stieg’s father and brother has not been willing to meet this amend, and this has resulted in a stalemate which has lasted the five years since Stieg’s death.
The most recent event took place when Stieg’s father and brother in an interview with a newspaper offered Eva a final settlement of € 2 million. She rejected the offer, saying that it is not the money she is after, but the legal rights to administrate the literary property of Stieg.
So the stalemate continues, and the final words have not been said.
778 comments on “The legacy”
Solution? Stieg’s father and brother to gain a conscience woulld be best but unlikely if they’ve no managed it in the intervening years since Stieg’s untimely death, not untimely it would appear for them.
Everyone should make a will, death remains inevitable
- Ian Ross,
I’ve got a solution for this, give Eva the legal rights to manage Stieg’s books, and let her finish the fourth book. Set up a fund for this whole business, break the profit made between Stieg’s father and brother and Eva. Sounds good?
- Charles Ng,
32 years together and the courts cannot figure this out! His father and brother should be ashamed!
I absolutely love his books. Not only a good “mystery” but I learned so very much. Cannot wait to start the third novel.
- Kathleen,
Don’t give up Eva! All the power to you – good luck.
- Kris,
let salander take care of it
- d,
Hopefully this storyline will make it’s mark in Hollywood for being as honest as it is. There have been tiny sparks of change in some Hollywood scripts. That monster is slow to change and I, too, fear how the meaning of the story will be butchered.
- BJD,
32 years together and to be disrespected simply because they were not “legally” married. 32 years…Wow. Good luck to you Eva- don’t let the greed of his family ruin the memory of a genius.
- jana k,
Couldn’t think of a better answer! =)
- Delfina,
What?!!?!
There’s a fourth ‘book’?
Get over it, brother and father.
Hand over the right thingos so we can read the fourth book!!!
- Tracey,
Shame on them. They should suffer the same anal tratment that Bjorke got.
The best books I have read in a very long time . My condolonces to Eva, His imaginaton and discriptions were wonderful. I can’t believe I’ve found such an amazing writer and now he is gone. He will be missed.
- Chris Vacirca,
I have seen the Movie “girl with the dragon tatoo” AMAZING….now reading “The Girl who played with fire” and going to the movie this afternoon…. and will be reading the third and will watch the movie if there is another.., as for the fourth WHAT a BONUS…. AMAZING man, amazing writer and probably an amazing partner……
As for wills – they are a funny thing – most people (especially men I have found) are nonchalant about them because they think they will live for a long time and it is something that they will do later!!!!
UNFOFRTUNATELY all to soon – a person suddenly dies… much to the sadness of their partner, family etc,
My sister and husband died in a car accident – no willl (21 and 25 years of age) Another brother died – no will…. he was 39…. Another brother died 55 years of age – no will! I stated the above to prove my point… I am 61 and because of such happenings….. I do have a will…..
I don’t care what the laws are or the rules…. ARCHAIC laws and greed seem to prevail…. I believe at the end of the day YOU have to look in the mirror and be happy with the person who looks back…
Weather or not the family is close is irrelevant – THIRTY TWO years is THIRTY TWO years….. Stieg Larsson wrote these books during that time and as such it should be honoured…..
REACH a compromise to honour Eva and Stieg’s memory…. do the right thing give Eva the rights to the books…. in other words stop living of your son/brother’s and partner Eva’s work.
- Pat ,
I fully agree. For such a brilliant man to leave his life long companion without any protection or will was unforgivable! And he should have known of the mercenary nature of his family!Yes, good luck Eva, I am sure everyone respects you!
- rick,
The irony of Salander’s father trying to kill her and Larsson’s father trying to kill his son’s legacy is ineffable. Please, honor your son’s values-give the rights to Eva.
- Prudish American-Diane,
I CAN’T BELIEVE the world is being deprived of a fourth book!!! Guys you can’t be so selfish!!! I don’t know why, but I can imagine Larsson’s realtionship with Eva as Mikael’s with charming Erika Berger, or even Dag with Mia… Please give up the fight and give us a bit more of this delicacy!
- Delfina Sackmann,
Why did you switch around the 2nd and 3th book. If its a misstaken, than im really sorry for you.
- Lau,
I CAN’T BELIEVE the world is being deprived of a fourth book!!! Guys you can’t be so selfish!!! I don’t know why, but I can imagine Larsson’s realtionship with Eva as Mikael’s with charming Erika Berger, or even Dag with Mia… Please give up the fight and give us a bit more of this delicacy!
- Delfina Sackmann,
No, they make a good argument for legally documeting your wishes should you die unexpectedly. Look to French law for a solution to ‘civil unions’ vs. marriage. They’ve got a pretty good system. In my opinion, if you were raised by your grandparents, they should be granted the estate.
- Vance,
HOW A FATHER AND BROTHER CANNOT HONOR EVA AS STEIG’S LIFE LONG PARTNER AND HONOR HER (AND OBVIOUSLY HIS) WISHES IS BEYOND BELIEF. AND HERE I THOUGH THAT SWEDEN HAD IT MORE TOGETHER THAN THAT. BOTH OF MY GRANDPARENTS WERE SWEDISH SO I FEEL SOME CONNECTION TO SWEDEN. I AM SHOCKED THAT THE SWEDISH WOULD TREAT OTHERS IN THIS MANNER, YOU ACT JUST LIKE MANY PEOPLE HERE IN THE US. SHAME ON YOU!
- SADINTHEUSA,
I read an Associated Press article yesterday that said the fourth book is unfinished. It has a beginning (starts in a desolate area of Canada) and an end and that Larsson was about to get started on the middle of the book when he died. Only two people have seen what has been written so far on book four, Eva and a close friend of Stieg’s named Holmberg (guessing the character Holmberg named after him). Someone (Eva?) with the same voice as Larsson would have to finish book four before it could be published. Probably a longshot.
- Al,
HOW A FATHER AND BROTHER CANNOT HONOR EVA AS STEIG’S LIFE LONG PARTNER AND HONOR HER (AND OBVIOUSLY HIS) WISHES IS BEYOND BELIEF. AND HERE I THOUGH THAT SWEDEN HAD IT MORE TOGETHER THAN THAT. BOTH OF MY GRANDPARENTS WERE SWEDISH SO I FEEL SOME CONNECTION TO SWEDEN. I AM SHOCKED THAT THE SWEDISH WOULD TREAT OTHERS IN THIS MANNER, YOU ACT JUST LIKE MANY PEOPLE HERE IN THE US. SHAME ON YOU!
- SADINTHEUSA,
I read an Associated Press article yesterday that said the fourth book is unfinished. It has a beginning (starts in a desolate area of Canada) and an end and that Larsson was about to get started on the middle of the book when he died. Only two people have seen what has been written so far on book four, Eva and a close friend of Stieg’s named Holmberg (guessing the character Holmberg named after him). Someone (Eva?) with the same voice as Larsson would have to finish book four before it could be published. Probably a longshot.
- Al,
Sadly, and is not just in Sweden, when you die Intestate (having no last Will and teatament), the law is quite clear.
I it a great shame that the Father and brother of Mr Larsson do not consider the fact that his literary output was, in large part, due to the Love and Companionship of his lifelong Partner, Eva. They must be incredibly wealthy anyway, so even 2 Million Euro is a drop in the Ocean……….but to block Eva having the legal right to manage the Output of Mr Larsson, also Beggar’s belief. I am reminded of the old Yorkshire saying ‘There’s nowt as queer as folks ‘…….
- Brian Roxborough,
Sadly, and is not just in Sweden, when you die Intestate (having no last Will and teatament), the law is quite clear.
I it a great shame that the Father and brother of Mr Larsson do not consider the fact that his literary output was, in large part, due to the Love and Companionship of his lifelong Partner, Eva. They must be incredibly wealthy anyway, so even 2 Million Euro is a drop in the Ocean……….but to block Eva having the legal right to manage the Output of Mr Larsson, also Beggar’s belief. I am reminded of the old Yorkshire saying ‘There’s nowt as queer as folks ‘…….
- Brian Roxborough,
What a tragedy for stieg and his life partner eva that his father who he didnt see much ends up with legal rights to his estate.im sure eva can mount a legal action herself for same and stieg would be horrified if he knew what was going on.for someone who had a strong belief in the rights of all especially women this is very sad to hear.best wishes to eva,i love the books.sincerely cheryl calderladd@bigpond.com.au
- c.allder-ladd, 2 August 2010
“It’s not about the money”
- Johann Kuhne,
I’m not surprised that Sweden won’t recognize Larsson’s long relationship with his partner. Nor do they recognize the intent of Larsson’s unsigned will leaving his estate to the Socialist Party. After all, his novels expose and denounce state police and government corruption in Sweden, which is confirmed by the ‘legal’ decision about Larsson’s estate. Eva Gabrielsson is primarily asking for the right to administer his literary property. No doubt she would not have agreed to the forthcoming Hollywood films which will probably weaken the political statement of the novels. How ironic that his family’s behavior is neither feminist nor socialist while this is the very significant message of his work.
- Jeanne Armstrong,
greed and selfishness are not limited to the US. I’m sure those types are spread throughout the globe. I for one am proud to be American.
What a tragedy for stieg and his life partner eva that his father who he didnt see much ends up with legal rights to his estate.im sure eva can mount a legal action herself for same and stieg would be horrified if he knew what was going on.for someone who had a strong belief in the rights of all especially women this is very sad to hear.best wishes to eva,i love the books.sincerely cheryl calderladd@bigpond.com.au
- c.allder-ladd,
“It’s not about the money”
- Johann Kuhne,
I’m not surprised that Sweden won’t recognize Larsson’s long relationship with his partner. Nor do they recognize the intent of Larsson’s unsigned will leaving his estate to the Socialist Party. After all, his novels expose and denounce state police and government corruption in Sweden, which is confirmed by the ‘legal’ decision about Larsson’s estate. Eva Gabrielsson is primarily asking for the right to administer his literary property. No doubt she would not have agreed to the forthcoming Hollywood films which will probably weaken the political statement of the novels. How ironic that his family’s behavior is neither feminist nor socialist while this is the very significant message of his work.
- Jeanne Armstrong,
greed and selfishness are not limited to the US. I’m sure those types are spread throughout the globe. I for one am proud to be American.
Been reading through a large portion of the comments. About the law:
Sweden is the most modern country in the world with a significant margain, and has been so for the last 50 years. Largely because of this, Sweden is an exteme country in many ways. A lot is sacrified in a society where rationality and individuality is valued so highly as it is in Sweden though. A “modernization” process is not nesessarily more harmful than beneficial, but it definitely comes with a price. Regardless of all the intricate aspects of modernity and the sacrifices needed (or at least easily made), Sweden is an EXTREMELY modern country. Critisize this particular area of Swedish law – and feel free to argue that it’s not modern if you think so – but for good and for worse, Sweden is probably (as the premises vary) the best country to study when it comes to analyzing moderntity.
Anyway… the brother and father are discusting, greedy and pityful assholes. I feel so sorry for Eva. She is keeping her dignity. I can only hope she can find strength in this somehow.
- Stef,
Been reading through a large portion of the comments. About the law:
Sweden is the most modern country in the world with a significant margain, and has been so for the last 50 years. Largely because of this, Sweden is an exteme country in many ways. A lot is sacrified in a society where rationality and individuality is valued so highly as it is in Sweden though. A “modernization” process is not nesessarily more harmful than beneficial, but it definitely comes with a price. Regardless of all the intricate aspects of modernity and the sacrifices needed (or at least easily made), Sweden is an EXTREMELY modern country. Critisize this particular area of Swedish law – and feel free to argue that it’s not modern if you think so – but for good and for worse, Sweden is probably (as the premises vary) the best country to study when it comes to analyzing moderntity.
Anyway… the brother and father are discusting, greedy and pityful assholes. I feel so sorry for Eva. She is keeping her dignity. I can only hope she can find strength in this somehow.
- Stef,
Hi Folks,
I suggest people steal the book and give money to Eva instead. She has set-up a paypal account for that and the donation will help pay her lawers. The electronic version of millenium, for instance, is easily downloadable for free thought torrents sites and is of excellent quality. That’s a great way to enjoy the books and ironically apply the morality that is depicted in them.
- Guelb Btard,
Hi Folks,
I suggest people steal the book and give money to Eva instead. She has set-up a paypal account for that and the donation will help pay her lawers. The electronic version of millenium, for instance, is easily downloadable for free thought torrents sites and is of excellent quality. That’s a great way to enjoy the books and ironically apply the morality that is depicted in them.
- Guelb Btard,
what an oversight by Steig…and what jerks his family are being…I am in middle of book 3, have seen both movies( all within last 3 weeks) so Im quite obsessed with Lisbeth et al…Im very worried that an American version of the films will be so sanitized as to ruin them totally…NO ONE can be Lisbeth except for NOOMI!
- David—Brooklyn, NY,
what an oversight by Steig…and what jerks his family are being…I am in middle of book 3, have seen both movies( all within last 3 weeks) so Im quite obsessed with Lisbeth et al…Im very worried that an American version of the films will be so sanitized as to ruin them totally…NO ONE can be Lisbeth except for NOOMI!
- David—Brooklyn, NY,
As sorry as I am for Eva Gabrielsson, Steig Larsson demonstrated in his astute and intricate plots, as well as in his sensitivity to discrimination against women–and all minorities–that he was no fool about the law. He knew quite well that by choosing not to marry his partner, he was leaving her without any of his estate. He could not have been completely blind to his health problems–he smoked, he was overweight, and–according to Eva–he worked obsessively. Hence, his carelessness in taking care of her through a signed, legal will was a gross oversight on his part, regardless of his talent and insight. In this, he was as human as the rest of us. Or was he? He certainly knew that upon his death, Eva would not inherit his estate, so if he intended to provide for her if and when he pre-deceased her, he made no move in that direction. The fact is, marriage insures that the remaining spouse has a legacy; partnership without a will, does not.
Either way, his father and brother are not the bad guys here. They legally inherited the money–we can’t judge what they plan to do with it. But we have no right to castigate them for the consequences of a decision that Larsson and Gabrielson made themselves by not providing for each other in a will. One would think that after living so many years in the fear of being assassinated, Larsson would have considered the tragedy which would ensue by not making provisions for Gabrielson if he died first.
Many couples ignore making plans for the future, just as he and Gabrielson did–but to blame his family for money they legitimately inherited misses the mark.
Naturally, Gabrielson has the right to be bitter and disappointed. The real tragedy here is that this discussion never came up when he was alive, during all those 38 years they were together.
In the end, who administers the literary property of Larsson is less important than the fact that there IS literary property at all, and that all of us were blessed with Larsson’s tremendous literary gifts.
I don’t know anyone who has read these books who has not been spellbound by Larsson’s brilliance and originality. And that legacy has been left to the world.
Yes, I am sorry for Eva Gabrielson. But the real lesson is, write a valid will and take care of those you love long before you need it. If you don’t, you have no right to direct what happens to your estate after your death, and neither does anyone else who is not named in your will. Without valid wills, unmarried couples leave themselves wide open for this kind of tragedy. A valid marriage (vs. common law marriage) is still good for a few things–no matter how “modern” you are–and estate-planning is one of them. The man who wrote this incredible series of novels was well aware of that, but sadly, ignored it. His family members are not evil because of that.
- M. Dolkas , 9 August 2010
Once again, get a WILL!!!!!!
- ,
Yes, yes, yes.
- mary browning,
His parents were too poor to raise him so sent him off to be cared for by a grandparent. Now he has died leaving millions in his estate and they do not wish to provide for the woman he spent 32 years of his life with? The father and son are selfish sorry bastards.
- Didi hall,
His parents were too poor to raise him so sent him off to be cared for by a grandparent. Now he has died leaving millions in his estate and they do not wish to provide for the woman he spent 32 years of his life with? The father and son are selfish sorry bastards.
- Didi hall,
i think if eva and steig have been together for 32 yrs, she should have the rights to his estate not his father and brother…
i think the only reason they wants the rights is because of the money they will make off of it and again that should belong to eva
- christine,
The law is designed to be without passion and blood; marriage is an institution designed to protect surviving spouses/children/family members. If Mr. Larsson and Ms. Gabrielsson made a conscious decision not to marry, they (she) must live with the consequences. Both were obviously college educated and had to be cognizant of the law. Although the circumstances and results are tragic, it is contingent on a civilized society to ensure that the laws are upheld, even when they seem to make no sense when applied to individual situations. That being said, the books are fantastic – thank you, Stieg Larsson, wherever you are.
- EmilyG – Carson, CA,
I am disappointed that Stiegs father will not give the rights to his fourth novel to be written to Eva she has worked along Stieg to hard not to be able to write the fourth book . The books are fantastic both my friends and partner have enjoyed reading them and also we have seen the move ‘ The girl with the dragon tattoo” and loved it so much that we went and saw it again.We will be buying the DVD’S when they will be available here in Australia.
- P J Capell,
what a tragedy to lose the voice of stieg larsson.so much of what he said has been unsaid for so long.none save he,dared to light the candle of truth as he did..what is wrong with the money grubbing relatives that they keep any compensation from eva.stieg loved her o he wouldn’t have spent 32 years of his life with her..wake up world..we need to come to evas aid
- david e von buskirk,
So the brother and father have the estate and attendant rights; and Eva has the laptop with a partial manuscript on it. But what about us, the rest of the world? We’re the real losers. We’ve had our whistles whetted with the first 3 of a series of 10 books which Stieg had mapped out. We’ve been tantalized with rumours such as: Steig wasn’t sure what was going to happen in the 4th book so he jumped to the 5th which finds Salander in the Yukon with no explanation as to how she got there!
The world has been given a glimmer of insight into matters of racial and gender iniquity; into political machinations and journalistic integrity. And these insights come to us from a fresh, non American point of view. Through the Millennium books we see that although Sweden has many of the same problems that we face in North America, the Swedes handle things in a calmer, more mature, less confrontational way. We have much to learn from Sweden.
The Salander/Millennium franchise is too valuable to let die while legal wrangling drags on between Eva and Stieg’s family. They must cooperate and collaborate to see Stieg Larsson’s dream fulfilled. In the end they will be the richer for it. We will all be richer.
- Bruce Housser, Salt Spring Island, Canada,
Considering the fact that the brother and father will have a more or less infinte income for the unforseeable future due to all the films, translations of the books etc, I find it quite amazing that they try to buy Eva out with only 2million Euros! She has been a major contributor to all the books and helped Stieg along the way and knows and also has the script for the remainder. She knows how he worked on his projects which his brother and father most probably don’t – would they be able to finish off the script and potentially other scripts / ideas that Stieg had? I doubt it. So, if they are so interested in more money for themselves, I think it is very small contribution to give Eva some influence.
- jh,
What an irony that an author whose works take on the Swedish establishment for allowing corruption to emerge in a society governed by legal niceties that crooks flout, making victims of good people. Stieg’s father and brother should be ashamed. They do not deserve to be stewards of the legacy of this empathetic and highly moral man.
- Jonathan,
How, indeed, life imitates art!
The real life situation is straight out of one of Stieg Larsson’s novels, including the laptop with an incomplete novel in it being in the possession of Eva Gabrielsson.
I feel certain, deep within me that Stieg, whatever form of consciousness he is in now, wants the rights over his literary property to go to Eva Gabrielsson. Surely it is not about money. At any rate not just about money.
Ravindra Joshi
Mumbai, India
- Ravindra Joshi,
It would be possibly helpful if both parties agreed to mediation – much better than the father offering a particular sum – because money is not the only factor for Eva. Mediation works!!!
- seattlemaiden,
Does the Swedish government not see the injustice and irony of the fact Stieg spent his life’s work fighting against injustices of women and corruption in government? It’s alarming that what he felt so dear would come to pass at the expense of his closest partner on the planet, a woman apparently victimized (like Salander) by greedy men and the government. It’s time for Sweden to join the modern age and acknowlage that Eva deserves AT LEAST a third of the estate and all that goes with it. Ironic also that Dag Svensson would die without ever getting to see the culmination of his life’s work within the pages of the 2nd book– an amazing foreshadowing of events to follow in this disturbing legal battle and truly heartbreaking series of events. Eva and Stieg deserve better than the cards they were dealt. Stieg can’t be helped now but the government could surely atone for such a gross, selfish, greedy, injustice against Eva. It’s just a horrible situation.
- Nickei Scott – Los Angeles,
Well, most civilized countries in the world provide for common law marriage after two or three years together, let along 32 years. That is a very long time to spend with someone you don’t love. Obviously they both loved each other. At the age of 50 Stieg nor Eva expected to die.Dam the cigarettes and naive smokers … that’s what killed him.
- xoxo,
Shame on Sweden for allowing that!
- Margaritathehealthydish.com,
it is unfortunate that women are disinherited because of lack of for thought on their and their companions part. however, if there is a manuscript on her computer, it stands to reason she has a part in the books and should be allowed to get credit. More than gredit, i want to read the fourth book!
- a fan,
HANG IN THERE EVA// best of LUCK //seemed like a great bloke// BOB DOUGLAS australia
- robert g douglas,
Eva Gabrielsson and Stieg spent 32 together and therefore his father and brother should have the integrity and sense of morality to grant Gabrielsson the legal rights to administrate the literary property of Stieg. She was part of the creation of his work and they, although they may have a legal right, morally they come across as greedy! What a shame!
- sarah,
This should be a lesson to all….make a will. If you don’t arrange things the way you want them then the law will step in. It is almost always not the way you would like things.
- Punch – Sacramento,
Such a shame that no will was left to identify who was to inherit. Because of this feud, the world is being denied access to a 4th or more novels in this excellent series. Hang in there Eva, perhaps you can make a deal with the family. Hopefully they can see that by allowing you to control and guide the literary estate, they will make more money out of the deal. Greedy folks that they are…They may be legally right, but not morally right in their actions.
- Fern Reisner,
It was his responsibility to make sure she would be taken care of after his death. Since he had no will, the law takes over. I hope an agreement can be made. Money always screws things up when things aren’t black and white. I have 2 Aunts who don’t speak anymore because of an inheritance issue.
- Linda Landsverk,
It’s very unfortunate that Steig Larsson’s brother and father are probably making very large amounts of money out of his estate and will be in no hurry to settle as long as this is rolling in. It’s not right and I feel very sorry for his partner – however, this is an issue for Government and they should be ashamed if they leave this situtaion as it stands.
- V Burnett,
I totally concur….. what a same…
-therien
Obviously, this man loved to write and if his father and brother respected him, his work and his life they would allow his lady to have the rights of the works he has had published and the fourth book in the series.
Conversley, if she is honest when she says she has no interest in the money, she can have the literary rights but all profits would go to the brother and the father- there -I think I have solved the dilema for all of them and perhaps for the fans of of the Salander books.
- Kathi Lannom,
i really feel for eve his family,seem like real assholes, hang in there eve.
- myteddydog@gmail.com,
Wow it’s a great notice to know there is a forth book, i’ll like to read it, i hope the problems about the rights finalize and the book can be published
I know there’s a twin sister, and my wife thinks the fourth book is about the sister and Lisbeth finding each other and resolving their relationship. Please finish this family dispute and get that fourth book out.
- scientwest@gmail.com,
I just want the fourth book, NOW!!!
- MY,
so true Roberta, i fully agree! sadly sometimes relatives are the worst kind.Sonya,
Amen
- MPM
I have read all three books and found the first two hard to put down…I was a little disappointed with the third book…it did not feel it was written with the dynamic writings as the others…
- frankie,
I read first two books. couldn’t put them down. Love Lisbeth! Stieg Larsson,
you are amazing. rest in peace.
- carole,
Stieg Larrson was a great writer, and certainly his work should not be in vain or be held in dispute, all because of money. How sad that, the woman that he was with for so many years, should not have the rights. Greed is overpowering and, although I can only go by what I have read hear, the brother and father are acting out of pure greed. Not to give his work the handling that it deserves. I too would look forward to the fourth book, but wonder how it will be completed…and by who??
- JAS,
The Millenium trilogy is a fantastic read – we lost a great author when he died.
I would recomend anyone to read these books
- www.christmasgiftsforgirls.org.uk,
Is “Men Who Hate Women” a subtitle for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” or a separate book? If a separate book, is it available in English?
- Girl with no dragon tattoo,
Me Too!!!! how can the book rights be resolve quickly!
what a beautiful man.
- lordes,
“Stieg left no written will” – probably in initial contract with publisher of trilogy.. in insurance docs of Stieg.. somewhere else.. there was smth in favor of her.. “everything in favor of Eva”
- Rem,
Shame on the father and brother! Give it up to his ‘WIFE’!!
- Pamela Brody,
by the way – half the European couples live without registering – but they ARE spouses; isn’t it legalised in EU charts some way? – for reference in actual case
- Rem,
I’m just finishing the 3rd book. I’ll be so disappointed when there is no more to read. I loved the series. Originally heard about them from a friend and we’ve been passing the books around. The 3rd book I got from the library after a long wait (I was 38th on the waiting list) but finally got it.
Watched the DVD with friends for the 1st one. We had a party with Pizza and wine and loved it. Very true to the book. On the waiting list for the 2nd DVD. Wish there were more books…
- Nicki N CA,
I just finsihed reading the 3rd book….could not put any of them down after I started reading…most compelling read since the DaVinci Code….must admit some Swedish men seem related to Taliban, especially re: women …Lisbeth Salander is a character that I could read 20 books about…can’t wait till his bastard father/brother give it up so we can read about her twin sister ( I aasume) in the 4th book…tell your friends these are must reads!
- rick88 in california,
And, I just finished the third book and I was sorry to let Lisbeth Salander go. Perhaps we might hear from the father and brother what they have contributed to society around the world over all these past years?
- r, 24 September 2010
How typically family dysfunctional of the father and brother! Apparently, they fall into the deluded group of you can’t have enough money and no one has yet figured out how to take it with you but, darn it, we’ll do our best to try and figure it out.
- r,
I wonder why it is that although I have to admit the books are pretty darn great, no one has said anything about the fact that the man himself was more than just an author, he was a humanitarian, and loved fighting for justice. If he were alive I think he would be proud his work were acclaimed, but, from all accounts he was not about money… if his family “knew” him they would respect him, and his wife, yes, wife. They were together for a lifetime – lived and loved, and she is supposed to have helped him from the start with the storyline of all the books… it is a shame that they can not work together, and honor his memory.
- filibeckt,
Two men versus one woman? Sounds like a Millennium script.
- David Beglinger,
Great books and a huge loss.
On the surface (and recognising I know only what I read and that might well be sensationalised) the behaviour of Larsson’s immediate family is despicable, indicative of a dysfunctional family. If indeed first books are often largely autobiographical, one wonders how many of book one’s Vanger family were based on personal experience. Certainly we had the benevolent grandfather figure and the rest….?
- jane,
Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.
- mm,
I think that the father and the brother are entirely in the wrong. It doesn’t matter whether they were part of Eva and Steig’s life, she was his lifelong companion and everyone knew it. How can they sleep at night keeping money that is not rightfully theirs. Yes they offered her a small amount in comparison to his estate, but she deserves it all. Shame on them.
- Susan C,
Swedish law needs to enter the 21st century! Sadly, this is a case where people should stop buying the books and pressure Hollywood to do the right thing or risk having this film being a total flop. As much as I love the books, (now) knowing the story behind the books, I will not contribute in any way monetarily, including watching ANY of the films until this wrong has been righted. My conscience simply won’t allow it!
- Mark 48,
And this site hates you back.We don’t need STIPID people here.
- evalina,
i love you
- kawika gibby,
Maybe Mr Larsson had some personal experience when he was writing about a greedy and self
-interested family!I also think that at the time of his death he had no idea of the overwhelming appeal that his writing had. Creative people are often the most critical of their own work.
- Millicent, Brisbane,
Only the three parties involved in this controversy know the wishes of Mr. Larrson. It would be wonderful if the three involved, hopefully the three people who loved him the most in the world, could get together and do the right thing. He left us readers a gift that we will never be able to repay him for due to his untimely death. He wasn’t even able to experience the pleasure of being an award winning author for this marvelous series. Please let him rest in peace.
- Donna Lee Shaw-Kilbury,
Dear Larrson Family: Looks like the majority goes against you. The world is on Eva’s side even if it means not seeing another book. Perhaps you should get the point before the world stops caring if there is or is not another book ever.
- Leslie,
OR, are they, including Eva, just baiting us with the soon to be published “4th Book”? OR, is Eva hiding “The 2nd Millenium-Women who hate men!” ?
RonK, Florida Springs
- RonK,
I hope the Larrson family isn’t being like they are for the money because thats what it looks like..Go Eva,,,love the books and I’m sorry it’s turned out this way for you.If i would have known about this I wouldn’t have bought the books..After 32 years what are the Larrson family thinking!what a bunch of chumps..
- Debra,
É impressionante como pessoas surgem do nada depois que meros parentes até então anônimos conseguem o êxito profissional… se EVA tem estes manuscritos, por menos no BRASIL, prova a comunhão e passaria a ter total direito sobre a propriedade literária de LASSON… UMA VERGONHA SE TODOS NÓS SABEMOS DAS DIFICULDADES PRA SE FORMAR UM ROTEIRO COMO ESTE.
It’s amazing how people come out of nowhere after a mere relatives hitherto anonymous achieve the professional success … EVA is if these manuscripts for less in BRAZIL, proves the communion and would have full right to the literary property of Lasson … A SHAME IF WE ALL KNOW THE DIFFICULTIES TO FORM PRA a script like this.
I’M SO, EVA … HUGS
- Any Brazilian … resident in BRAZIL,
i’m now 20 pages into finishing the 3rd book,the girl who kicked the hornet’s nest”, I can’t wait to read the next chapter and follow up what unfolds in the crisscrossing paths of Mikael and Lisbeth…..can’t wait to read the 4th book and more……
- maricar,
Shame on the Father and Brother. Evan spent over 30 years with Steig and the relatives were not even in his life for all that time
- Nem Coolidge,
Thoroughly enjoyable
- mikein bkk,
I just finished the 3rd book and Mr. Larsson was a genius. Money does strange things to people and it is extremely sad that the three people left behind can’t work through their issues. Greed is such an ugly trait, there must be plenty of money so that all of them could live better than 95% of the world’s population. Go Team Eva…..
- CML – Maine,
We all know you are the right one Eva. Don’t let them STEAL it from you. I know, why don’t YOU offer THEM 2 million? It seems as if that’s all they care about!
- sheinla, 22 October 2010
let’s get the names and start a letter campaign to the brother and father to get them to be better persons about this matter. No one should put this type of stranglehold on such important work. I believe Steig would have wanted Eva to publish the fourth book. she deserves much more than what is happening here.
My daughter poured over each book, remarking to me how she couldn’t wait for the next one to come out. We even purchased the hard cover (rarely do) so she could read it sooner!
- kat granz,
Why is it every time some passes away, the families think they have the right to do what THEY want. It’s not your property but the property of Stieg Larsson and a decision should be based on what he wanted to do with the material……publish it. something so simple. The father and brother got the inheritants, Eva should get the book to do with what she thinks Stieg would have wanted.
- Chantal, Australia,
I just finished Stieg Larsson’s final book of the trilogy and I feel a sadness that I may never read about his characters again. Larsson is simply brilliant. It is Eva’s responsibility to share his talents and passions with his adoring fans and the world. He obviously loved her as his partner and equal. Do not keep this from her, Stieg’s father and brother. Separate money from what is right for Stieg, Eva and the readers who are so much richer for having known Stieg and long to know more..How sad for us was his untimely passing.
- Valerie, 55, Long Island, Oct 2010,
Common Law in the United States differs from State to State. In some states, common law marriages are not recognized.
- Texas Writer,
Me too! I agree with what you have all said. Who knows where we can send letters to the father and brother? I nearly jumped out of my chair when I heard there was another book. We must start a massive letter campaign to make the father and brother come to their senses.
- sgirardi
Larsson was a simply brilliant author; he sounded like a person I would have loved to have had the opportunity to speak to with reagrd to his work. I support Eva 100%.
- Yolanda Day,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for upholding the rights and fighting the corner for those oppressed by far right thinkers and activists. I am just so sorry that money and recognition of the correct principles has marred the momentumn. Personally, I do believe that if the family has not been active in the lives of Larsson and his partner, especially with regard to the literature, then the literary rights should remain with his partner. Good Luck.
- Yolanda,
I too just finished reading the final book…literally a minute ago. Larsson is (was) simply brilliant and I LOVED reading these books. I support Eva 100% and wish Stieg’s father and brother would do the right thing and let Eva continue this legacy and do what Stieg would have wanted.
- Sharon,
The three books that I have read are excellent and revealingly educational re. Sweden in years past! – I certainly hope that
Stieg’s father and brother will come to their senses and admitt that they have done NOTHING as so far as the writing of the Trilogy.
- Anita Owen,
You go for it, lady. You deserve the right to act as an extension of the author. That greedy brother and father who probably disagreed with the author’s political and social views now reach out and want to grab the money. Where is their sense of what is fair?
- mary browning,
Give me my 4th book please please please, I haven’t slept since.
Eva deserves to share in his estate. His father and brother are just opportunists taking advantage of Larrson failing to draw up a will. Heart attacks for 50-year old people are usually fast and fatal. Leaving little time for drawing up a will.
- george harper,
Eva should get it all after 32 years. There is so much money involved that all 3 of them could never spend it so they should split it with eva!!!
- annette cheek,
After 32 years together she deserves everything!
- Thomas Moran,
It is amazing that one money comes in how relatives come rolling in. It can be encapsulated in one single word Greed. Eva deserves Stieg’s legacy in truest terms of life of having shared his sorrows and joys for 32 years. I wonder if the father and brother would have grace enough to relinquish what is not theirs to touch.
- Anita.Shrivastava, India,
I too have read all three books and found them to be predictable but surprising. I have never read books with more drama and suspense. I agree, he was a genius. I am disappointed that I can no longer look forward to more adventures of Lisbeth.
- R S Haltek,
That two members of his family could exhibit such selfishness saddens me. Family is supposed to be about support and love. Eva spent a lifetime with him and should certainly be allowed to continue his work. His brother and father should be ashamed of themselves.
- Sandi Smith – Canada,
The greed and selfishness of two men are depriving the entire world of the literary genious that was Stieg Larsson. Please let Eva have what she so rightly deserves so she can give us the fourth book.Seriously!
respekt a u b voor ons
wy zyn het slachtoffer
beroof ons niet van zulk een goed boek
c dikmans 76 jaar
holland
It is very sad that Eva is left with nothing considering they were together for 32 years. His father and brother should give it all to her, especially since it appears they were not involved with Stieg’s life in later years
aweaome books – would have loved to know the author
- barb goda,
Karma is a bitch and those two people that call themsleves “family” will get theirs back in spades. Eva is the rightful owner/heir to the estate. How selfish of those two things that call themselves human
- Shelley,
What a shame that the woman who shared his life for so many years and his father and brother can’t work in harmony together for the sake of this wonderful writer’s legacy. Fighting is energy wasted.
Eva was Steig’s wife! How dare Steig’s father and brother deny her that right, the Swedish Government too!! Steig’s father certainly didn’t love his son; if he did, he would know that his son -who fought tyranny- would have shared equally his fortune with his father, brother and Eva, his wife, and given Eva sole rights to all of his literary works. Shame on them! -They need to reread some of Lisbeth’s actions when she was denied JUSTICE!!!!!
- wisdom Fay,
But also the government is to blame, not only his father and brother. The government should have protected her. There is a flaw in the system.
- Mexico,
there are Many flaws in the system, this being one
- AdelaideMarie HuMan BEing,
Eva was Steig’s wife! How dare Steig’s father and brother deny her that right, the Swedish Government too!! Steig’s father certainly didn’t love his son; if he did, he would know that his son -who fought tyranny- would have shared equally his fortune with his father, brother and Eva, his wife, and given Eva sole rights to all of his literary works. Shame on them! -They need to reread some of Lisbeth’s actions when she was denied JUSTICE!!!!!
- wisdom Fay,
But also the government is to blame, not only his father and brother. The government should have protected her. There is a flaw in the system.
- Mexico,
I agree
- Name/signature,
The father and brother are just greedy. They care nothing abut Stieg’s work. They care nothing about the millions of fans waiting for the next book!
Hey Dad, bro, let go!
- higgins,
Eva should have all the rights and his estate. Shame on his brother and father. Where is Lisbeth when we need her?
- Kate Neaverth,
Please keep us posted on the progress of the fourth book rights. We are anxious to read on and see a future film!
- Kathy Christopher,
The father and brother are just greedy. They care nothing abut Stieg’s work. They care nothing about the millions of fans waiting for the next book!
Hey Dad, bro, let go!
- higgins,
Eva should have all the rights and his estate. Shame on his brother and father. Where is Lisbeth when we need her?
- Kate Neaverth,
Please keep us posted on the progress of the fourth book rights. We are anxious to read on and see a future film!
- Kathy Christopher,
Why is no one blaming Steig himself?
Yes, the family are being A-Holes, they should do a realistic compromise with Eva. But the law is on their side, and they are greedy.
Steig and Eva lived together for 32 years. Someone pointed out that it was so that Steig was “off the grid”, hard to find when he antagonized people.
BUT after 32 years, no will?? In the US, most states grant no rights to partners in case of health care OR death. Here in Florida, we have many unwed straight and gay couples, and ads on TV about writing wills and living wills almost daily. At least once a year, we see these cases on TV where a longtime partner is denied access. In one case, the partner was evicted out of the home!! Hopefully, this will wake people around the world about the inequity of the law in these cases and get them to prepare.
I hope Eva gets full rights to future books that we can buy, movies we can watch, and ALL the royalties!
- jim in Florida, USA,
Why is no one blaming Steig himself?
Yes, the family are being A-Holes, they should do a realistic compromise with Eva. But the law is on their side, and they are greedy.
Steig and Eva lived together for 32 years. Someone pointed out that it was so that Steig was “off the grid”, hard to find when he antagonized people.
BUT after 32 years, no will?? In the US, most states grant no rights to partners in case of health care OR death. Here in Florida, we have many unwed straight and gay couples, and ads on TV about writing wills and living wills almost daily. At least once a year, we see these cases on TV where a longtime partner is denied access. In one case, the partner was evicted out of the home!! Hopefully, this will wake people around the world about the inequity of the law in these cases and get them to prepare.
I hope Eva gets full rights to future books that we can buy, movies we can watch, and ALL the royalties!
- jim in Florida, USA,
If he wanted his girldriend to have access to his assets, he would have married her or made out a will. Don’t blame the family
- Pam,
I really feel for Eva gabrielsson, she was his family not the father & brother they are leeches, the law has not protected her, but in the end they should have had something legal after so long together especially with what he was involved in. I’m glad she has the final book at least.
- Anna London,
Now that I have read about this dispute I am hesitant about putting any more money into the pockets of two people who are ignoring/fighting the right of a third to a share in the profits. If Eva were a man would the courts feel differently about how the profits are divided? I look forward to the fourth book, but only if Eva, who will have to edit the manuscript receives her rightful share.
- sandwichartist123,
If he wanted his girldriend to have access to his assets, he would have married her or made out a will. Don’t blame the family
- Pam,
I really feel for Eva gabrielsson, she was his family not the father & brother they are leeches, the law has not protected her, but in the end they should have had something legal after so long together especially with what he was involved in. I’m glad she has the final book at least.
- Anna London,
Now that I have read about this dispute I am hesitant about putting any more money into the pockets of two people who are ignoring/fighting the right of a third to a share in the profits. If Eva were a man would the courts feel differently about how the profits are divided? I look forward to the fourth book, but only if Eva, who will have to edit the manuscript receives her rightful share.
- sandwichartist123,
Is it sure that the 4th book (that we all hope be publish) will be the final book?
If Eva’s really been working with Stieg writing the book, then the family should at least give her the rights to administrate the literary property.
For all we know, what would the dad and the bro will do on that property? Nothing would be best but to give it to Eva and continue working on it!
For Stieg’s dad and bro, c’mon guys! Don’t be toooo selfish!
- Sha Phil.,
Is it sure that the 4th book (that we all hope be publish) will be the final book?
If Eva’s really been working with Stieg writing the book, then the family should at least give her the rights to administrate the literary property.
For all we know, what would the dad and the bro will do on that property? Nothing would be best but to give it to Eva and continue working on it!
For Stieg’s dad and bro, c’mon guys! Don’t be toooo selfish!
- Sha Phil.,
where there is a will the too will be a family…………….. waiting.
for eva to say it’s not about the money, seeing that she was left with nothing, is rather a silly and foolish statement. of course it’s about money.
without it – no one can live..
stieg must have known how swedish law works and might have chosen not to make a will.
- marie,
FINALLY someone who is talking sense!!!! I agree 100%!
- lili,
Under Australian law, Eva would have been entitled to his estate as his common-law wife. How archaic the law is in Sweden! I used to think Scandanavian countries were progressive. Apparently not.
- Catherine,
Surely it would make sense to try and compromise with a joint sharing of the estate, with the 4th novel presumably finished off by Eva, with her in sole control of the publishing rights and movie rights to this episode, which, because of the anticipation surrounding it, would probably outstrip the previous three combined !!!! C’mon Papa and bro’, stop being peevish greedy little oiks and sort it out with Eva. It would be a symbiant scene believe it !
Another thing. I am a US citizen watching my civil rights disappear, my country continue to try to manipulate the entire planet to benefit it’s corporate elite, etc.
BUT, I always thought people in Sweden had managed to get rid of all of the bad stuff. These books really opened my eyes. I thought that kind of stuff only happened in America.
- DIMOJABE,
The father and brother need to check out. If they were not part of the couple’s lives, then enough already. They are the greedy ones and Ms. Gabrielsson, who actually lived and worked with Mr. Larsson and helped him write those books, needs the consideration. $3,800,000 USD isn’t a fraction of what these books are going to earn over time. If I helped to write them, I’d be damned if I would accept a lump sum pay out.
I just read the comment below. Why would Mr. Larsson stay with Ms. Gabrielsson all those years if he didn’t care about her? He had his heart attack relatively young. I can’t count the 55 year old people I know who still think that nothing is going to happen to them and do not have wills made.
How would you feel if you lived with someone for 2 decades, they wrote a successful book series with your help and support, and then died and left you with nothing because the death was unexpected and there wasn’t time to get a will in place?
- DIMOJABE,
Lycka till Eva! I lived in Sweden and thought she would have more rights as ‘sambo’ for such a long period of time. God, families really show their true colours when it comes down to money.
- Emer,
If his life partner can prove that she assisted in the writing/ research, then she has the same rights as a legal spouse. In other parts of the world anyone who resides with a partner for 2 years (Plus) is entitled to their assets. Why is Swedish law different? Also, if the father & brother were not part of Stieg’s life when he was alive, why are they holding out their hands now?
Eva spent so much of her life with Stieg, surely she knows what he wanted to do with his manuscripts & incomes. I think that they had a good reason not to be married ,”dangerous work at the Expo-foundation”. He did not want to endager his partner.
Perhaps societies should some how encourage people to make some sort of preliminary wills – just in case.
- F. Moss,
That is ridiculous!! and this writer is an idiot!Hope it doesn’t happen to you, Marie
- B B Kekue,
my husband and i loved the his writing. if the right thing is done eva will receive , at the very least, 50% of his estate.
- linda atwood,
This is just not true. In most countries one does not inherit after living together for 2 years. Absurd!
- a. McAdam,
Please, please, please – you who live together without marriage, whether, straight, gay, lesbian – get your wishes and will down in writing!! I have had a client who lived with the deceased for 25 years in relationship and the courts found them to be “landlord” (the deceased) and tenant.
Great books and a GREAT take on “men who hate women” – I bought the Swedish DVD’s and could not think of seeing the Hollywood version – my bet is Hollywood will extend the violence so it is the focus -in the Swedish version, the violence remains in cadence with the rest of the plot line and not its only focus. Hollywood does violence for violence sake and we become immunized against it, where in the Swedish film, violence is part of the character of Lisbeth.
- Lynn Rhodes, Attorney,
Hang tough Eva. As the person who shared his life, you should be the one to manage his legacy.
- Janice Stone,
good reminder for everyone to please write your will. I have seen enough horrific family drama, and this would have prevented a lot of pain.
- M. Jacobs,
Apparently, Stieg and Eva did not consider ‘life partner’ to be a relationship equivalent to marriage. Stieg is not here to tell us what he considered the relationship to be. The estate then should follow the law, as both of them knew what the law was and could have made other provisions if they disagreed with its structure or if they had intended a perminent relationship.
I must say, as much as I like Stieg’s writting, his politics seem to be a little strident, perhaps to the point of rejecting committment such as marriage. You’ve got to commit.
- Jamo,
the reason they were never legally married is that because in Sweden marriages are public record, and the wereabouts of parties concerned. Stieg Larsson was involved in investigating the skinheads and neo
-nazia. After Stieg died, Eva said that she was at least grateful that the death was not at the hands of the neo
-nazis
- He died after climbing 7 flights of stairs to his office, the elevator was broken. Sweden has different views of sex and marriage than some other countries, the culture is different, as shown somewhat in the book. Many scandinavians are more relaxed about sex, despite being a northern and Lutheran people.
- Beatrice Pogin,
We don’t know all the ins and outs of Stieg and Eva’s life, there could have been a reason why they never married on his part – wanting to look after his family if he passed away. I would want all my things to go to my parents if I died suddenly – my partner could still work, carry on with life and if fortunate enough meet a new partner. Please don’t take this out on his family they are going through enough grief as is Eva. It is so sad when two sides fight over the death of someone they both loved. But to call them neo Nazi’s and wish torture on them….that is a dreadful thing to do. They would have known the laws in Sweden and so should have done something but you never think you’re going to die yet. Please be more compassionate for the loss of such an amazing writer and all his family.
- ilingka,
Sorry, but they chose not to marry and he chose not to do a will. It is not possible for him not to have known that his estate would go to his legal family and not his ‘roommate’ (legally). If she feels injured, she should blame him, not the father and brother who merely accepted what law entitles them to.
- Stephanie, USA,
This was a common law marriage and Eva should be recognized as the wife and heir able to administer as she wishes. There is certainly enough wealth to be shared, but if this woman was by his side during his entire adult life, she is the one who should have control of rights and decisions regarding the (clearly steeped in strong belief) materials. I would hate to think a 4th book existed and was being held by greed and assumable, Stieg would hate that more than anyone.
- Tiffany, Bozeman Montana,
Well, most civilized countries in the world provide for common law marriage after two or three years together–let along 32 years. That is a very long time to spend with someone you don’t love, you don’t care for. Obviously they both loved each other and he would have protected Eva as much as she stood by his side (which I imagine is the case, 32 years are the witness). At the age of 50 Stieg nor Eva expected to die nor did they have money, so they did not see any need for a will.Sorry, but Dam the cigarettes and the naive smokers … that’s what killed him.
- xoxo,
screw the nuclear family, friends are genuine
- jw,
Isn’t it ironic that a feminist, socialist state doesn’t the recognize common law marriage of a militant leftist author and continues to disenfranchise his lifelong partner and collaborator?
Wikileaks has been under ongoing attacks and the author of the site has been
threatened with an arrest warrant by Swedish prosecutors, for having consensual “surprise sex” with feminist partners.
- Jonathan Mann,
I agree completely……. greed and power might be the problem here!!
- MBB / UK,
maybe dad might be a little less greedy, there is the law and then there’s what’s right–often not the same
- regor,
Come on Larssons! Let her manage it and give her at least 1/2 of the money. She was there and you weren’t. Be fair. Karma exists.
- Mikhail Ericksen,
“surprise sex” … isn’t that rape? …
- dm,
Here comes another book for someone to write based on the lives of Stieg’s Father, brother and beautiful partner Eva.It could turn out to be the next “best seller”
Michael Skelton,
- Michael A Skelton,
How tragic a family is that can not recognize who the rightful inheritors are. I’m sure Stieg would be very disappointed with his blood family for taking such a hard line when the rightful member of his family is the woman he spent all those years with. I don’t blame her for not giving in! Stieg won’t blame her for not giving in as well. You have only to crawl inside Salander to under stand right from wrong. For the sake of their deceased brother and son I hope they reconsider and stop acting like money grubbers! Money and greed stinks!
- Sue Pratt,
It never fails that when money is involved…”family” turns another cheek. It is obvious that Eva deserves to be given the rights to Stiegs literature. Who is to say she didn’t have a creative contribution to these writings? I believe she supported Stieg like no other. Just because she didn’t have a document to say she was married…after 32 years in sharing her life with Stieg…that commitment now adays is rare. Shame on Stieg’s father and brother for they surely are representing greed. Better save yourselves now…for what goes around comes around.
- jo in cleveland,
Well
-said, Mikhail.
- DCW,
what makes them “feminist partners” ? That they laid a complaint?
- rosella,
Must be plenty of money to go around considering the success of his wonderful books–and more yet to come.
Mediate a percentage deal people!
- Sage von Texas,
There must be enough to go around. How sad that the people who made him rich by buying his books are also to suffer because of greed.
- Barbara Lagace,
So sad that Steig’s father and brother sound a bit like the Vanger’s in greed if in no other way.
As for his wife (a title she deserved–girlfriend does not cut it for a 30 -year relationship): It *is* about the money in addition to the work she and Larsson did together, and that is just fine. She was his life partner. Around the world, this means sharing in everything and that includes everything economic.
Unfortunately, as their union was never made legal, probably to protect her from violence, she is now subject to attacks from his biological relatives. How sad.
- D C W,
They were in the process of drawing up a will, but at that point, no one knew whether the books would be successful or not. They were not even published. If you had few assets and were a hard
-hitting journalist exposing corruption and enduring death threats, would you prioritize making a will?It was “bad timing.”
- Zee Hyman,
He was estranged from his family. Why should they dictate what happens with the fourth book? Who would know better than his partner of 32 years? Absolutely absurd to think that his family would “know best” in this case.
- Zee Hyman,
I admire her tenacity, respect and unconditional love for what they wrote together. It is not about money, it is about respect for Stieg. If his family does not realise that then I presume that is the reason why they are so unforgiving. If what I have read, is true, I believe that it is just another situation where families shit on each other for their own taking. Keep in mind, there are three sides to every story.
- frances,
She should be the sole heir to the estate, if they spent that many years together, that’s the common law.
- Jim Hupe,
good on you Eva, you would be entitledto all in Australia as a defacto. Keep fighting. His father and and brother should be more magnanimous and do the right thing. Ask themself what would Stieg have done.
- snzurk,
The books and the story deserve to continue. The brother and father should have respect for the mans life and his work. I hope to be able to read more about Lisbeth.
- Norma Bruhn,
I think that despite Swedish law. The father and brother should loose their greed and equally share the enormous profits they have gained from the three published books and film rights. After all is said and done, what have they contributed to those profits?
Incidentally, I have read all three books, Stieg was a genius. Like all his fans, I hope the fourth book can ultimately be published.
- Brian Smith UK,
It is about time Swedish law catches up with reality. Common
-Law
-Wife should have the same right as wife, especially after 32 year
- Vanja Neus Australia born in Sweden,
Greed seems to take over good judgment on matters and certainly the value system is in the garbage. I love the first book, haven’t read the 2nd or 3rd. I hope Eva comes out ahead on the situation.
- Lou Bishop,
I think Mr. Larsson would be appalled at what is happening to his long-time companion, Eva.
I just discovered his books a month ago, and am so sad to hear of his untimely death. We need more writers of his caliber.
I accidently happened on the first movie in the college library where I work. Am hoping to latch onto a copy of other movies.
- lmfoster,
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