I am what I am,' Salander said 'I ran away from everything and everybody. I should have said goodbye.

When their love was not reciprocated, it could quickly turn to violent hatred.

Dear Government... I'm going to have a serious talk with you if I ever find anyone to talk to.

You were difficult enough to catch,” Faste said. Salander gave him a long look, satisfied herself that he was an idiot, and decided that she would not waste too many seconds concerning herself with his existence.

He comes off a little like Practical Pig in The Three Little Pigs.

His attitude had always been that if a woman clearly indicated that she did not want anything more to do with him, he would go on his way. Not respecting such a message would in his eyes, show a lack of respect for her.

Isn't it fascinating that Nazis always manage to adopt the word freedom?