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Is the Dragon Tattoo series good?

3 years ago

I just picked up the 3 paperback books of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series from my neighbourhood little library. Have you read them? Are they as good as the hype?

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cooper8828
3 years ago
It's been a few years since I read them but I really enjoyed them a lot.
sushipup1
3 years ago
A great read. They are a series, be sure to read in order.
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I read all 3 one after another when I was laid up with a broken ankle. I thought they were great!!
sal 60 Hanzlik
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I liked them.
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I loved them. They are very intense in spots so be prepared for that.
Annie Deighnaugh
3 years ago
Yes I enjoyed them. But it can be violent in spots so be prepared. But most thrillers are these days.

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nicole___
3 years ago
I read the first two.....then watched the movies. BOTH were EXCELLENT! And as I recall very violent. That girl is a badda$$!
althea_gw
3 years ago
The series is wonderful. I also saw the films.
Janie
3 years ago
Yes! Definitely!
lisaam
3 years ago
The books are good, the film was an interesting comparison. Take aways:

1) Swedes drink a lot of coffee

2) It's kinda funny to see the bad guy drive a Volvo wagon.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
3 years ago
Jasdip, I am also a big fan of the series! It was difficult to put the books down. Yes, make sure that you read them in chronological order.
Ladydi Zone 6A NW BC Canada
3 years ago
I loved the movie(s) & the books.
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3 years ago
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I enjoyed the books very much. I thought the writing was incredibly clunky in spots. (Start counting how many times you read about someone making a sandwich!) You won't mistake it for a crafted masterpiece. It's more on the junk food end of the writing spectrum, but still an enjoyable read.
Jasdip
Original Author
3 years ago
Wow, I'm glad I asked!! I feel good for picking them up; they're in pristine condition.

I'm still reading my Outlander books (yes in chronological order). But I'm going to read these right away.
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3 years ago
Slightly OT coming up, Jasdip, but since you mentioned that you are reading through the Outlander series, I suggest trying the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan sometime if you enjoy multiple-book series. I really enjoyed it, especially as I totally lucked out buying the entire series at my library's book sale one year, all 14 and all brand-new hardcover books!!! These are fantasy-type genre, so perhaps not for everyone. Just thought I'd mention them as filling a lot of time during pandemic reading!
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3 years ago
I think it depends on what you like to read. For me I wouldn't be able to pick them up. I love true crime. :)

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