tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post1443542399808149927..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo; Stieg Larsson(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26740111280026334262012-01-01T13:07:14.316-05:002012-01-01T13:07:14.316-05:00I've been avoiding this one (I'm such a wi...I've been avoiding this one (I'm such a wimp), but am really curious to see what all the hype is about.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11377514596383899532012-01-01T01:26:53.901-05:002012-01-01T01:26:53.901-05:00I saw the Swedish version of the movie and liked i...I saw the Swedish version of the movie and liked it a lot. I'll probably wait for the US film to come out on DVD. As for the books, I have the box set but haven't read them yet.Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-48913525931883099242011-12-31T20:48:43.503-05:002011-12-31T20:48:43.503-05:00I am excited to see the movie. I have seen all the...I am excited to see the movie. I have seen all the three swedish version. Heard the new version is even better. Glad you read and liked this one. Like Lisbeth a lot.BookQuoterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033467542826463255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-61650346376394911002011-12-31T20:39:13.618-05:002011-12-31T20:39:13.618-05:00I agree … it takes a while to get going. But then ...I agree … it takes a while to get going. But then you meet Lisbeth and it gets so interesting.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-76805191591641349612011-12-31T14:08:26.392-05:002011-12-31T14:08:26.392-05:00I have this book but after hearing so many readers...I have this book but after hearing so many readers say it was so slow in the beginning, I put it aside. I do want to see the movie though so I think I should get the book out and just dig in! My daughter's friend has the foreign version of the movie and loves it. Great review!Beth(bookaholicmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04829694494490831936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53113635020477548982011-12-31T14:01:34.271-05:002011-12-31T14:01:34.271-05:00I loved this one, I think it was my favorite of th...I loved this one, I think it was my favorite of the seriesbookmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808845291761439603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35886439214980536472011-12-31T13:07:23.307-05:002011-12-31T13:07:23.307-05:00I adore Lisbeth! But the violence in this first b...I adore Lisbeth! But the violence in this first book has got me really wary of reading the rest. The US movie was excellent I thought. Some diehards, however, refuse to see it in allegiance to the Swedish version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68684695071749272962011-12-31T12:49:05.870-05:002011-12-31T12:49:05.870-05:00I've been cautious about this series of books ...I've been cautious about this series of books just because of all the hype. That usually sets me up for disappointment. However, I think I really must read all three.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-38020673881467617012011-12-31T12:37:22.464-05:002011-12-31T12:37:22.464-05:00I have had so many bloggers recommend this to me b...I have had so many bloggers recommend this to me but still I resist reading it - I think as you mention it is the violence and scenes of rape that put me off what people inform me is otherwise a good book.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72318743590607761172011-12-31T10:35:03.498-05:002011-12-31T10:35:03.498-05:00I read this as a joint read aloud book with my hus...I read this as a joint read aloud book with my husband, and while we liked it, it started off slow for us as well. I did end up seeing the Swedish movies, and have to say that they were extremely well done. I would totally recommend them, even if you have already seen the American version. Great review today!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14997770544931024792011-12-31T10:33:55.628-05:002011-12-31T10:33:55.628-05:00I haven't read one book in this series but I s...I haven't read one book in this series but I should. I'm sure I will enjoy them.... maybe they are good travel books (while on vacation).<br /><br />Happy New Years!mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40727456108204243772011-12-31T10:20:51.612-05:002011-12-31T10:20:51.612-05:00I managed to get through this, but the violence wa...I managed to get through this, but the violence was just too much for me. I couldn't read either of the others. But I will admit that the story was very compelling. Thanks for your great reviews in 2011, Diane, and Happy Reading in 2012!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2118463250679893332011-12-31T09:56:26.665-05:002011-12-31T09:56:26.665-05:00Great review because this is a very hard book to r...Great review because this is a very hard book to review! I totally agree with you about the beginning!<br /><br />Happy New Year!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29309023792708524872011-12-31T09:15:01.433-05:002011-12-31T09:15:01.433-05:00I got the whole set for Christmas 2010 but still h...I got the whole set for Christmas 2010 but still haven't read them yet. I do want to see the film, but won't until I read the book, so I at least have some motivation now! Glad you enjoyed it :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55914135673011294462011-12-31T04:24:21.782-05:002011-12-31T04:24:21.782-05:00I only read this one. I did start a second but dnf...I only read this one. I did start a second but dnf.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29695026529178739972011-12-31T02:32:24.134-05:002011-12-31T02:32:24.134-05:00Diane, I read this a while ago, and then saw the m...Diane, I read this a while ago, and then saw the movie. I have the other two books on my shelf, waiting to be read. Your review is excellent!Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69529081033420518432011-12-31T01:57:34.645-05:002011-12-31T01:57:34.645-05:00I loved this book, but would have probably put it ...I loved this book, but would have probably put it down if someone hadn't of told me how slow the first part was. I can't wait for the movie, it looks really good (plus Daniel Craig).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-48393812925487631132011-12-31T00:09:06.741-05:002011-12-31T00:09:06.741-05:00I really want to read this series someday. I'...I really want to read this series someday. I'm just not sure when I'm going to get to it. But I really, really, really want to read it.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20211745999451474112011-12-30T22:16:12.806-05:002011-12-30T22:16:12.806-05:00I didn't really think this was slow when I rea...I didn't really think this was slow when I read it, but have heard that from a few friends as they have started thsi one. I agree that there is some graphic content. Maybe I will get to see the movie version at some point. My husband has read the first one,so this would be a good one to go on a date to see without kids.<br />Happy New Year to you!Tina's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-27003093474663894242011-12-30T21:38:52.568-05:002011-12-30T21:38:52.568-05:00I read this and Lisbeth Salander became one of my ...I read this and Lisbeth Salander became one of my favorite heroines ever. I agree she was a downer at times, but I couldn't help but think if any character has ever had reason to be disturbed, it was her. The graphic violence was disturbing to me also, but I didn't feel it was gratuitous...I felt as if Larsson used it to show us just how sick, heinous and twisted these villains were. I haven't read the 3rd book bc I know when I do, the story will be over :(Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53903980419147726622011-12-30T21:18:01.967-05:002011-12-30T21:18:01.967-05:00I really liked this series and agree you need to g...I really liked this series and agree you need to give the first book 100+ pages to get into it. I really liked the Swedish movies. The US version was ok for me, my husband loved it (he did not read the book or see the other film).Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26242280504803825272011-12-30T21:03:18.091-05:002011-12-30T21:03:18.091-05:00We saw the movie earlier this week and now I'm...We saw the movie earlier this week and now I'm anxious to read the book. It sounds like the movie was pretty faithful to the book.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85636607727396259302011-12-30T20:39:10.230-05:002011-12-30T20:39:10.230-05:00I will be reading this one in 2012 for sure. My hu...I will be reading this one in 2012 for sure. My husband loved the foreign version of this movie so much that he doesn't want to watch the U.S. version!! I agree very violent and graphic but I will still read it!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.com