Review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) by Alison J — 30 May 2015

So unfaithful to the book, and Noomi is nothing like Lisbeth! Read the book !

This review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) was written by Alison J on 30 May 2015.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has generally received very positive reviews.

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