Stieg Larsson's inaugural Millennium novel thrusts journalist Mikael Blomkvist into a labyrinthine investigation of corporate corruption and a decades-old disappearance within a wealthy Swedish family. Aided by the enigmatic hacker Lisbeth Salander—a survivor of institutional abuse whose vigilante ethos challenges patriarchal norms Mikael has thrilling adventures unravelling the mystery. The narrative interweaves subplots of financial malfeasance, sexual violence, and latent fascism, critiquing Sweden's supposedly egalitarian society while exposing misogyny's systemic roots. The thriller functions as a feminist indictment, with Salander embodying resilient autonomy amid moral decay, rendering the tightly plotted mystery a vehicle for social commentary on power imbalances. The characterization and pacing are captivating. 5/5 Stars.
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