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thinkspink's review against another edition
4.0
Best vampire book I've read since Salems Lot. Surprising and disturbing.
meeranair_54's review against another edition
3.0
12-year-old Oskar’s new neighbour is a strange young girl. He only ever sees her out and about at night.
When the boys at his school increase their efforts in bullying him, Eli’s presence by his side is a steadfast pillar of strength. But soon, he realizes just why she seems so mysterious and what truth is lurking beneath her quiet disposition.
This book had been on my TBR for ages before I finally picked it up.
A Swedish historical-fiction, fantasy novel, it weaves a gory tale around the friendship between an almost-teen boy and a 200-year-old vampire. While it seems like an odd pairing, Eli’s nature makes their friendship believable.
Running parallel to Oskar’s story is that of a series of murders occurring in town. And soon, you begin to put two and two together as these storylines intersect.
I haven’t read any Swedish books before. I’ve never been to Sweden. So it was interesting to see glimpses of the place and its customs through this translated work.
Now, fair warning. Those of you who have picked this up because you either like fantasy novels or are fond of vampire fiction might be disappointed. The fantasy aspect of the novel isn’t front and centre. It’s a... Read the rest of the review on my blog.
When the boys at his school increase their efforts in bullying him, Eli’s presence by his side is a steadfast pillar of strength. But soon, he realizes just why she seems so mysterious and what truth is lurking beneath her quiet disposition.
This book had been on my TBR for ages before I finally picked it up.
A Swedish historical-fiction, fantasy novel, it weaves a gory tale around the friendship between an almost-teen boy and a 200-year-old vampire. While it seems like an odd pairing, Eli’s nature makes their friendship believable.
Running parallel to Oskar’s story is that of a series of murders occurring in town. And soon, you begin to put two and two together as these storylines intersect.
I haven’t read any Swedish books before. I’ve never been to Sweden. So it was interesting to see glimpses of the place and its customs through this translated work.
Now, fair warning. Those of you who have picked this up because you either like fantasy novels or are fond of vampire fiction might be disappointed. The fantasy aspect of the novel isn’t front and centre. It’s a... Read the rest of the review on my blog.
bridge_overbooked's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
There are so many reviews of this saying that "this is how you write a vampire novel" & I have to disagree. It was fine, but I kept having to force myself to to pick it back up, rather than being excited to read it. The pedophile aspect was strange & the bullying piece seemed unnecessary.
"Let the Right One In" is a Swedish horror novel centered around the friendship between a 12-year-old boy, Oskar, and a mysterious girl, Eli, who turns out to be a centuries-old vampire. Set in a bleak suburb of Stockholm in the 1980s, the story explores themes of loneliness, bullying, and the dark nature of humanity. As Oskar becomes more attached to Eli, he learns of the horrifying reality of her existence, leading to a series of violent events.
"Let the Right One In" is a Swedish horror novel centered around the friendship between a 12-year-old boy, Oskar, and a mysterious girl, Eli, who turns out to be a centuries-old vampire. Set in a bleak suburb of Stockholm in the 1980s, the story explores themes of loneliness, bullying, and the dark nature of humanity. As Oskar becomes more attached to Eli, he learns of the horrifying reality of her existence, leading to a series of violent events.
sofreely's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Violence
jenthebest's review against another edition
5.0
This was so gripping! It grabbed ahold of me and didn't let go. This author has been called the Swedish Stephen King and I would agree that this book gripped me like an SK novel does. So chilling. A really interesting take on the vampire story.
The movie was also really good (I saw the American re-make, not the original), though it comes to the story from a different angle, and I had different takeaways from the movie. I thought the book might shed some light on some enduring mysteries I'm still chewing on from the movie, but it was almost an entirely different story.
The movie was also really good (I saw the American re-make, not the original), though it comes to the story from a different angle, and I had different takeaways from the movie. I thought the book might shed some light on some enduring mysteries I'm still chewing on from the movie, but it was almost an entirely different story.
storysteph28's review against another edition
4.0
A little slow and boring in some parts, but a great take on the vampire story. Really fleshed out characters and interesting storylines. Love the writing style.
trryan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
gordonk's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
3.0
An interesting, but often confusing story that has charm, but also has its annoyances. I did let the right one in I'm just not sure if this was it.