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I am Peter H Bloecker, StD i.R.
Retired Educator from Germany with a German Background, but living at the
Gold Coast with Maria Ines and her beautiful family since 2015.
About us
I have left the active school scene in Germany behind, since I retired in 2015 in the True North of Germany near Hamburg and Berlin.
Now a freelance writer and active Blogger, as my name is Blocker!
Nomen Est Omen
Blocking trees for 1000 years in the True North of Germany between the Horizons: This is my Family Background. Later some of my ancestors named Blocker became Free Farmers in Holstein between Denmark (FL) and Hamburg (HH) and the North Sea (Blanke Hanns) and the Baltic Sea stretching East into Russia and the Baltic States and Scandinavia.
My HOME VILLAGES were in Holstein Huje (IZ) and later Kiel Ottendorf (RD).
I spend most of my time with my wife Maria Ines and her family from Rio.
Stieg Larsson
Stieg Larsson was a Swedish writer and journalist, best known for his Millennium Trilogy A. He was born on August 15, 1954, in Skelleftehamn, Sweden, and spent much of his life in Stockholm A. Larsson was an investigative journalist who focused on exposing right-wing extremist groups B.
Larsson died unexpectedly on November 9, 2004, at the age of 50 from a sudden heart attack A. He passed away just months after submitting the manuscripts for his three novels, which were published posthumously and became international bestsellers B. There has been some speculation about the cause of his death, with theories ranging from overwork and excessive coffee consumption to potential foul play due to his investigative work C.
Larsson’s legacy lives on through his impactful novels and the continued popularity of the Millennium series A B.
Lisbeth Salander is the enigmatic and fiercely independent protagonist of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy A. She is a brilliant but troubled hacker with a photographic memory, known for her exceptional skills in computer intrusion and investigative work A. Despite her small stature and gothic appearance, Lisbeth is a formidable force, driven by a deep-seated desire for justice and a personal vendetta against those who have wronged her B.
In “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Lisbeth teams up with journalist Mikael Blomkvist to solve the decades-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger B. Throughout the series, Lisbeth’s complex past is revealed, including her traumatic childhood and her struggles with authority figures B.
In “The Girl Who Played with Fire,” Lisbeth becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders, forcing Blomkvist to clear her name while uncovering a larger conspiracy involving sex trafficking and corruption B.
Finally, in “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest,” Lisbeth faces off against powerful adversaries as she fights to expose the truth and protect herself from those who seek to silence her B. Her journey is one of personal redemption and relentless pursuit of justice.
Lisbeth Salander is a unique and compelling character, whose story resonates with readers for its depth, intensity, and her unwavering quest for truth B.
Film
The Millennium Trilogy has been adapted into both Swedish and American films:
Swedish Films:
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009): Directed by Niels Arden Oplev, starring Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander and Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist A.
- The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009): Directed by Daniel Alfredson, continuing the story with Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist A.
- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest (2009): Directed by Daniel Alfredson, concluding the trilogy with Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist A.
American Films:
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011): Directed by David Fincher, starring Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkvist and Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander B.
- The Girl in the Spider’s Web (2018): Directed by Fede Álvarez, featuring Claire Foy as Lisbeth Salander and Sverrir Gudnason as Mikael Blomkvist B. This film is based on the first book in the second trilogy by David Lagercrantz.
The Swedish films are known for their faithful adaptation of the books, while the American versions brought a fresh perspective and a different cast. Both versions have their own unique strengths and have been well-received by audiences.
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Updated on Sat 1 Feb 2025.
