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Mystery & Thriller· Sweden

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

by Stieg Larsson
Aggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Edgar Award
Published 2005576 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2005) stands as one of the most significant works of mystery & thriller of its era. Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy family's daughter forty years earlier, aided by the brilliant and damaged hacker Lisbeth Salander. Larsson's posthumously published thriller launched a global phenomenon and made Salander one of fiction's most iconic characters. Themes of investigation, feminism, journalism run through the work. The book has received recognition from Edgar Award 2005.

Book Details

AuthorStieg Larsson
Published2005
Country of Origin🇸🇪 Sweden
LanguageEnglish
Pages576
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780307454546
Editorial Score66/100
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Country of Origin

🇸🇪 Sweden

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 2005, Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a work of mystery & thriller that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with investigation, feminism, journalism, Sweden gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Edgar Award 2005. Its aggregate editorial score of 66/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is how it handles its central concerns — investigation, feminism, journalism, Sweden — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Within Sweden's literary landscape, Stieg Larsson occupies a significant position. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award
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About the Author
Stieg Larsson
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Stieg Larsson is a celebrated author from Sweden known for influential works of mystery thriller.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo about?

Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy family's daughter forty years earlier, aided by the brilliant and damaged hacker Lisbeth Salander. Larsson's posthumously published thriller launched a global phenomenon and made Salander one of fiction's most iconic characters.

Who wrote The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was written by Stieg Larsson, from Sweden. First published in 2005.

What awards has The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo won?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has received the following awards and honours: Edgar Award 2005.

Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo worth reading?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 55/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in investigation, feminism, journalism.

Where can I buy The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?

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What category is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo from?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo originates from Sweden's literary tradition. Explore more books from Sweden on our country page.

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