1. Read the Prologue. What do you think? Does it set the tone of the novel for you?
2. Why is Salander so intrigued by mathematics? Larsson writes,"Within mathematics, assertions must always be proven mathematically and expressed in a valid and scientifically correct formula." Does this have anything to do with the plot of the novel?
3. Outwardly, Salander is supremely self-assured. Why does she have breast augmentation surgery?
4. Ultimately, does Salandar's agreement with Bjurman pay off? In what ways?
5. Revenge is a major theme in this novel. Who seeks it, and what are the results?
6. Berger thinks about Blomkvist, "He was a man with such shifting traits that he sometimes appeared to have multiple personalities." Given that the reader is allowed inside Blomkvist's head, does this seem like an accurate description to you? How is Berger right in her assessment, and how is she wrong?
7.Twice in the novel, Salander and Blomkvist refer to his assertion that "friendship is built on two things - respect and trust." Who is a true friend to Salander? Is she a true friend to anyone? What about Blomkvist? Is he a good friend to Salander, to Berger, and to others?
The Prologue gave me a sense of dread. I wasn't sure what to think about how this sets the tone of the novel. I was thinking when finishing the first book that this one would be about Lisbeth plotting some revenge on Blomkvist for unknowingly hurting her.
ReplyDeleteI also pictured Lisbeth Salander as a self assurred, walks to the beat of her own drum kind a girl. I don't get the boob job at all. Why she would want to change her appearance...unless she wanted to adjust it a bit so she can't be recognized as easily? I'm just thinking Bjurman. But then she got attacked anyways so that must not be it. Maybe she did it so she thinks she will be more pretty? Still at a loss.
I'm only half way through the book, so as for Salander's agreement with Bjurman which in the beginning seemed totally awesome, she wrecked him! Now is not looking as if it will stick. He has his own plans that he managed to loop hole around her nosy-ness. Now she is probably going to end up dead because of him!