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A review by meeranair_54
Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist
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.