Technology and Modernization Quotes in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph). We used Reg Keeland/a.k.a. Steven T. Murray's English language translation.

Quote #1

In Armansky's eyes, Salander was […] the most able investigator he had met in all his years in the business. (2.9)

Hacking is a key to Salander's success, but her ability to process and organize and interpret the information she finds is what truly sets her apart as a PI.

Quote #2

[Salander:] "The electronic cuff you talked about two weeks ago. Did you get it?" (6.63)

Plague's invention, the electronic cuff, allows Salander to take over Wennerström's computer.

Quote #3

From it he took books, CDs and a CD player, notebooks, a Sanyo tape recorder, a Microtek scanner, a portable ink jet printer, a Minolta digital camera, and a number of other items he regarded as essential for a year in exile. (8.82)

Ever wondered what technology Blomkvist would take to a deserted island? Well, here's your answer.