The Girl in the Spider's Web
The Girl in the Spider's Web
Book Brief
514
Novel • Fiction
Stockholm • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
241,593 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Girl in the Spider's Web is the first novel in the Millennium series not written by the original author, Stieg Larsson; instead, Swedish author David Lagercrantz continued the series after Larsson's death.
David Lagercrantz, who penned The Girl in the Spider's Web, was chosen to continue the Millennium series partly because of his skill in writing about complex characters and technical subjects, as demonstrated in his biography of Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović.
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The book was adapted into a 2018 film of the same name, with actress Claire Foy taking on the iconic role of Lisbeth Salander, previously portrayed by Noomi Rapace and Rooney Mara.
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514
Novel • Fiction
Stockholm • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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