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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009): Film vs Book

Film · 2009 · Directed by Niels Arden Oplev · Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist

About the film

A journalist and a hacker investigate an old disappearance on a Swedish island.

How close is it to the book?

Close to the book

The Swedish film follows the book's mystery and its cold setting.

Read or watch first?

The novel is longer and more detailed.

What the book gives you

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

A gripping, layered mystery with two original, memorable leads. The atmosphere is vivid and the plot unfolds with great skill, making it a satisfying long read.

Who will like it: Readers who love intricate mysteries, atmospheric settings and two unforgettable investigators.

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