The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first novel in the Millennium series by Swedish writer Stieg Larsson. The series features Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist, and Lisbeth Salander, a computer hacker with a troubled past. Together, they investigate crimes and conspiracies, often focusing on violence against women and institutional corruption.1
Larsson, a journalist and activist, wrote the series to explore themes he was passionate about, including extreme right-wing movements and sex trafficking. The novels gained international acclaim for their compelling characters and gripping plots, selling millions of copies worldwide and leading to film adaptations.1
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