Let Me In
Ratings11
Average rating3.9
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Ratings11
Average rating3.9
A series of grisly murders coincide with the arrival of a boy’s new neighbor—a strange little girl—in this international bestselling gothic vampire tale. It is autumn 1981 when inconceivable horror comes to Blackeberg, a suburb in Sweden. The body of a teenager is found, emptied of blood, the murder rumored to be part of a ritual killing. Twelve-year-old Oskar is personally hoping that revenge has come at long last—revenge for the bullying he endures at school, day after day. But the murder is not the most important thing on his mind. A new girl has moved in next door—a girl who has never seen a Rubik’s Cube before, but who can solve it at once. There is something wrong with her, though, something odd. And she only comes out at night . . . Originally published as Let the Right One In. The inspiration for the 2008 Swedish film, the 2022 Showtime streaming series, and the 2010 American film Let Me In.
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Overall
Set in Sweden in 1981, Let Me In by John Ajvide Lindqvist is the love child of seasonal defective disorder, coming-of-age tales, and true horror. Our main character Oskar is a scared little boy who is finding himself with the assistance of a mysterious little girl named Eli. Though, unbeknownst to him, her actions are wreaking havoc in the world around him. Part horror, with the sick psychological twists that leave your inner psyche vulnerable to attack, this book is a must read for any fans of this genre. I had to take a serious step back after reading to asses if it was horrific or enthralling, and it proved to be both. Present are all of the ingredients of true horror, from the cold setting of Sweden, to the the gory details described with words that irk but don't repulse. This book sucks you in but keeps you disturbed. Like a train wreck, you just can't stop watching (reading).
Cons
Whilst reading I wanted so bad to list some of the disturbing scenes as a con. But now that I look at the book as a whole, I realize the benefit of the mentality that kind of event left me in. These experiences lend to the ambiance of horror, which if I haven't said yet, I will say again, this book accomplishes well. So in searching for a con my mind was led to go over and over again in my head how good this book is. When pushed I could say that the pacing at the beginning of the story makes you wonder when the story will start, but it also adds to the suspense and building feeling of terror throughout the novel.
Pros
Everything.
Featured Series
1 primary book2 released booksLet the Right One In is a 2-book series with 1 primary work first released in 2004 with contributions by John Ajvide Lindqvist and Ebba Segerberg.
