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The Girl in the Spider's Web

David Lagercrantz
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The Girl in the Spider's Web

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

David Lagercrantz

The Girl in the Spider's Web

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

514

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Stockholm • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz, computer scientist Frans Balder returns to Sweden to care for his autistic son August and becomes entangled in a dangerous web involving the Spider Society, a criminal organization. World-class hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist join forces to investigate the society, Balder's murder, and various conspiracies.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.0

241,593 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz is a compelling continuation of Stieg Larsson's Millennium series, praised for its engaging plot and character development. Critics appreciate the seamless integration of new elements while maintaining the original essence. However, some note a lack of the original author's distinctive voice and slower pacing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl in the Spider's Web?

A reader who enjoys The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz likely appreciates fast-paced thriller novels with complex characters and intricate plots. Fans of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or James Patterson's Alex Cross series may find this book particularly engaging due to its gritty crime investigation and strong, intelligent protagonists.

4.0

241,593 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

514

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Stockholm • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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