Thoughts

When I started reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, I like Salander the best, her personality, the way she carried herself, the way she didn’t care about being misunderstood and the fact that she knew exactly who she was. Now that I’m about half way through the book, I am feeling more connected with Erika and Cecilia. I like Erika and Blomkvist’s relationship, the openness and understanding of it. Now, in my life, I think I would like to have a relationship similar to this - have my husband and lover, however I am also aware of the fact that this type of relationship is not well accepted here in the U.S. and my opinion will most likely change as I grow older. I also know it’s easier to be the one with the lover rather than the partner who must be excepting of their partners behaviors.

I enjoy Salander’s traits, with Erika’s way of living, with Cecilia’s frame of mind. Why is one person loving you not enough. I can understand if your partner is not around, you might possibly start looking to fill that void, but to leave your husband occasionally to be with your lover sounds selfish. Don’t get me wrong, I like the idea of it as I said before, I don’t believe anyone should have to sacrifice their love for another person. I don’t think it should be wrong to enjoy life with as many people as you possibly can as long as it’s well communicated. Still I can’t help but wonder why as humans, does it feel like one person loving us is not enough. I guess it’s human nature to always want more or want whatever it is you can’t have. This is the best way I can explain it for now. I don’t think this is what Larsson intend me to go on about in depth so…let’s get back to the book!