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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Swedish author Stieg Larsson is an international bestseller that was published posthumously in 2005 and first published in English in 2008
. The book’s Swedish title, Män som hatar kvinnor, translates directly to “Men Who Hate Women.” The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a gripping thriller that follows investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they delve into the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy industrialist’s niece. Unraveling family secrets and corporate corruption, the duo uncovers a dark web of intrigue. The novel is the first entry in the Millenium series. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was adapted into a Swedish film in 2009 and an American film in 2011.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Lisbeth Salander, and explanations of important quotes in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.