Review: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
As a woman who works in a male-dominated industry – sports journalism – I've been met with roadblocks, insinuating looks and condescending comments. Some are more blatant than others, but the more I'm faced with, the easier it is for me to recognize a threat early. After dealing with these types of situations, I always enjoy a book with strong female characters who work hard for what they want, but aren't afraid to make mistakes and even admit when they are overwhelmed. This in essence is what The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest was about, which played a strong role throughout the Millennium trilogy. But never did it seem to take such a commanding presence as it did in the final book. Stieg Larsson made a point to show powerful women, where certain things in their lives didn't matter: their sexual escapades or their (lack of) social grace. Women were warriors and have fought as hard as men to get where they belong. The second book in the series left ...