velveteenism 's review for:

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist

5.0

adventurous dark mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I watched the movie first and cried because the story affected me so deeply. this book is so rich with themes of childhood SA, abuse, personal autonomy, love, freedom, and heartbreak. Being able to see the nuance and the true feelings of each character gave me such a deeper understanding of this story and made me love many characters and their arcs. I love that this story isn’t just about Oskar and Eli, it involves the whole town. This is one of my favourite books of all time as a prolific vampire lover.