66 pages • 2 hours read
Stieg LarssonThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Stieg Larsson's internationally bestselling crime thriller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, follows disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist and ingenious hacker Lisbeth Salander as they team up to solve the decades-old mystery of Harriet Vanger’s disappearance, uncovering deep-seated corruption, violence, and dark family secrets. The material involves sexual assault and graphic violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo intricately blends thriller, mystery, and social commentary, praised for its complex characters and gripping narrative. Critics laud the protagonist’s depth and the book’s intense pace. However, some find it overly intricate and burdened by dense details. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of dark, multifaceted stories.
Who Should Read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
Readers who enjoy The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson typically appreciate complex, dark mysteries with intricate plots and strong, unconventional characters. They may also be fans of novels like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs, which similarly feature suspense, psychological depth, and unexpected twists.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Gender / Feminism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Identity: Gender
Relationships: Family
Society: Class