It happened every year, was almost a ritual

16. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

I don't have the energy to write an extensive review. I didn't find the novel as "suspenseful" and "thrilling" as all the hype around this series would have you believe, but it was certainly well-crafted and enjoyable. Anyone non-Swedish has to ignore all the references to street, neighborhood, and even city locations unless you just REALLY feel the need to look them up. Believe me, you can enjoy the story without them.

Four stars out of five. I'm definitely picking up #2 in the series.