Doubled Up

Around six months ago I purchased the book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

It then disappeared. I didn’t read it immediately as I had some others to get through, and despite extensive searches and excavations it could not be found. Maybe I lent it to someone I concluded, as I often have people grab books off me.

Anyway on Thursday at Auckland Airport, I walked past a bookshop in the terminal on the way to the plane and saw it on sale. I decided to buy it on the spot so I would have an extra book for the trip, but also so I can see what the hype is about, and decide whether to get the sequels.

So read the book the plane, and it was indeed a good read, so the sequels are on my to buy list. I like how the author only very slowly brought together the two main characters, and the multiple plot threads that linked together. I did guess who killed the niece, and also what had happened to her. I also enjoyed the ending with the bank accounts.

Anyway on Monday I was packing my suitcase on Bintan Island and as I was about to leave realised I had not packed the Dragon Tattoo book. rather than open up the suitcase again, I went to do my normal trick with stuff I have almost left behind, and zipped open the external side pocket to place the book there.

Upon opening the side pocket, I discovered my original purchase of the Dragon Tattoo book!!

I really should remember to check the side pockets when I unpack!

It will be interesting if Customs search my luggage as they will be potentially suspicious of why I am travelling with two identical copies of the same book!

Incidentially if anyone wants a free copy of the book, and can arrange pick up, just e-mail me.