The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest Topics for Discussion

The Millennium trilogy, including the books The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, were published posthumously. Why do you think Larsson never published any of the books? Do you think that Larsson would have had as much success with the books if they had been published while he was still alive? Explain. How does one receive posthumous publication? Who is in charge of Larsson's works?

Why do you think Blomkvist is so obsessed with Lisbeth Salander? Is it merely a good story or does Blomkvist have some personal investment in the story? How do Blomkvist's colleagues feel about the story? Who is the most helpful when it comes to tracking Salander and performing research?

Discuss Blomkvist's relationship with Erika Berger. How will Berger's new job affect their personal and professional relationships? Do you think Berger will still...
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