I considered many times giving this less than 3 stars but I figure, if it's interesting enough for me to finish and understand by the end, it deserves half. That said, this was pretty much as flawed as I expected. I haven't read the other books in years so I did appreciate the refresher on the characters in the beginning. That refresher and the fond memories I have of the other books are what carried me through this one.

Things this author did ok: you can tell he did some research on the topics he discusses, you can tell he tried hard to carry on the stories, he wrote it interestingly enough that I finished it and cared to see what happened

Everything else was pretty bad. Lisbeth is terrible. Like a one dimensional rude (and not in an interesting way) invincible character. There are multiple MAGICAL disabilities in here which is always annoying. And, I don't know if it was the translation or his writing- either way every character spoke the same. It was difficult to tell characters apart in dialogues. And the story just didn't flow.

Then there are the ethical issues with Larrson not wanting his work to be taken over.

Now I can say I've read it. I wish it was better. Good try I guess, bud. Those were big shoes to fill.