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A review by rubygranger
Let The Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist
The descriptions are poignantly disturbing and I found myself feeling faint at particular points in the novel. Perhaps this isn't the best book for those who are squeamish with blood!
The narration of the book is very much skewed, switching regularly between characters, and at times which leads to great ambiguity at times. This is not necessarily a bad thing though because Lindqvist is able to use his omniscient presence to create a link between all characters in the novel (living or 'dead').
The novel explores the dangers of stereotyping and there is a minor focus on gender. Additionally, Oskar is terribly bullied (so badly that it makes your heart tear!).
Definitely not suitable for younger readers -- I'd say 15+ with this one!
The narration of the book is very much skewed, switching regularly between characters, and at times which leads to great ambiguity at times. This is not necessarily a bad thing though because Lindqvist is able to use his omniscient presence to create a link between all characters in the novel (living or 'dead').
The novel explores the dangers of stereotyping and there is a minor focus on gender. Additionally, Oskar is terribly bullied (so badly that it makes your heart tear!).
Definitely not suitable for younger readers -- I'd say 15+ with this one!