She wondered what she thought of herself, and came to the realization that she felt mostly indifference towards her entire life.

It was completely impossible to box with her. She had only one style, which we called Terminator Mode. She would try to nail her opponent, and it didn’t matter if it was just a warm-up of friendly sparring.

Bullshit," Salander said again. "Gottfried isn't the only kid who was ever mistreated. That doesn't give him the right to murder women. He made that choice himself. And the same is true of Martin.

Mimi was massaging Salander's back and neck. She had been kneading intently for 20 minutes while Salander mainly enjoyed herself and uttered an occasional groan of pleasure. A massage from Mimi was a fantastic experience, and she felt like a kitten who just wanted to purr and wave its paws around.

From a purely physical standpoint she didn't have a chance, but her attitude was that death was better than capitulation.

Candy within reach and then I have to go on a diet.

She saw him drenched with gasoline. She could actually feel the box of matches in her hand.