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However, he had recently received word that hisMillenniumseries of crime novels were accepted for publication.

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Unfortunately, he would never see them printed.

Naturally, Larssons novels were ripe for film adaptations, which have taken many forms.

(This version is available to stream on Netflix.)

Together, they suss out what happened to Harriet and become intimate friends along the way.

(Its also fundamentally difficult to render computer-based research into exciting entertainment.)

Its unfortunate that such interesting characters are placed in a dull context.

Eventually, Salanders case goes to trial where she and Annika fight to destroy the Sections credibility.

Fede Alvarezs take on theMillenniumseries mostly involves strip-mining Larssons characters and established iconography to turn it into franchise-friendly affair.

The plot becomes a dull game of keep away between Salander and a host of bland enemies.