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Let Me in by John Ajvide Lindqvist
4.0

4 Stars

This was an incredible story. A very dark tone was set, right from the beginning. You think places like Swedan, Netherlands, etc.; are bright, cheery, touristy areas; well this book just doesn't show that. We are introduced to alcoholics, bullies, emotionally weak, and depressed individuals. Small town-minded people who don't 'see'; or who couldn't possibly see what's going on around them.

I think the book gave us the insights into Eli & Hakans relationship; insights that many of us, were not expecting.
SpoilerIn the movie, Hakan is made out to be a totally sympathetic character, who is lured in by years-long friendship and servitude with Eli (abby); only to find out that the book tells a different tale. It showed Eli's absolute naivete and youth to use this pedophile to fulfill his/her need for blood
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I enjoyed this book, was grossed out by this book, intrigued by this book; and had many questions answered.

This book is definitely worth a re-read.