This is a book that I've had on my bookshelf for a really long time and just never got around to picking up and reading. I'm glad I finally did. I actually enjoyed this book very much. The mystery surrounding what happened to Harriet Vanger held my rapt attention all the way through to finally finding out the solution to the mystery. I loved all the twists and turns, the political intrigue on the side, and I especially enjoyed Salander's character immensely. She is a 91 pound spitfire and she can be on my side any time!!! I would hate to have her on anyone's side but my own, and certainly would not want to be her enemy or on the receiving end of one of her investigations or of her anger. For a person who is small in stature she sure makes up for it in spirit. I also enjoyed Blomvquist's