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Mystery & Thriller· Sweden

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

by Stieg Larsson
Aggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Edgar Award
Published 2005576 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2005, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo established Stieg Larsson as one of the defining voices in mystery & thriller. Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy family's daughter forty years earlier, aided by the brilliant and damaged hacker Lisbeth Salander. Larsson's posthumously published thriller launched a global phenomenon and made Salander one of fiction's most iconic characters. Themes of investigation, feminism, journalism run through the work. The book has received recognition from Edgar Award 2005.

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Edgar Award
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Stieg Larsson
Sweden
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo about?

Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy family's daughter forty years earlier, aided by the brilliant and damaged hacker Lisbeth Salander. Larsson's posthumously published thriller launched a global phenomenon and made Salander one of fiction's most iconic characters.

Who wrote The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was written by Stieg Larsson, from Sweden. First published in 2005.

What awards has The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo won?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has received the following awards and honours: Edgar Award 2005.

Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo worth reading?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 55/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in investigation, feminism, journalism.