The Girl in the Spider's WebThe Girl in the Spider's Web
Score Modern
What it's about
Genius hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist return in the follow-up to Stieg Larsson's The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent 34 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Gone Girl
The Day of the JackalGood to know
David Lagercrantz continues Stieg Larsson's series, so read Larsson's books first.
By the numbers
- Readers1 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller67 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #520 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1420 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2675 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Is The Girl in the Spider's Web worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent 34 weeks on the lists. It ranks #2,675 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 58.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Girl in the Spider's Web about?
Genius hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist return in the follow-up to Stieg Larsson's The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
How long does it take to read The Girl in the Spider's Web?
About 13 hours (509 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Girl in the Spider's Web?
If you liked it, try The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth.