Larsson's second volume shifts the center of gravity from Mikael Blomkvist to Lisbeth Salander, expanding her fractured past into a narrative of systemic violence. The plot retains investigative intrigue but amplifies spectacle, introducing figures whose physical resilience borders on the implausible. Beneath the thriller mechanics lies Larsson's critique of entrenched misogyny, secret surveillance networks, and the collusion of state institutions in suppressing truth. Although less tightly constructed than Dragon Tattoo, the novel's urgency stems from Salander's defiance of structures intent on erasing her. A bold, unsettling exploration of power and resistance. Rating: 4/5
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