Mystery
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
2007·626 pages
Lisbeth Salander recovers from near-fatal injuries while facing trial for attempted murder, unraveling a deep government conspiracy with journalist Mikael Blomkvist's help.
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Lisbeth Salander recovers from near-fatal injuries while facing trial for attempted murder, unraveling a deep government conspiracy with journalist Mikael Blomkvist's help.
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Lisbeth Salander—the heart of Larsson’s two previous novels—lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerab...
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Romance & sex
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Some sexual material including brief scenes and discussions; not frequent or graphic. Discussions of sexual violence, obsession, and coercion; includes backstory of assault and illegal restraint of a pre-teen girl.
Violence & gore
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Frequent strong violence including shootings, beatings, and threats; some graphic brutality and frightening confrontations.
Profanity
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Occasional swearing and obscenities throughout.
Substance use
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Minor depictions of alcohol use; no glamorization or addiction focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central critiques of patriarchal structures, misogyny, legal system failings, and societal treatment of abuse survivors.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of suicidal ideation in backstory; no on-page attempts.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of child abuse, domestic violence, systemic cruelty, and suffering of misunderstood individuals; includes revenge against abusers. Discussions of sexual violence, obsession, and coercion; includes backstory of assault and illegal restraint of a pre-teen girl.
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