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John Ajvide Lindqvist

Let the Right One In

John Ajvide LindqvistFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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John Ajvide Lindqvist

Let the Right One In

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Blackeberg, Sweden • 1980s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist, 12-year-old Oskar befriends Eli, a strange new kid in his neighborhood, as their friendship grows amid a series of mysterious deaths in Blackeberg. Oskar discovers that Eli is a vampire and must navigate complex feelings and moral dilemmas, all while facing persistent bullying and the challenges of a tumultuous, evolving relationship.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

116,580 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Ajvide Lindqvist's Let the Right One In merges horror and tenderness, weaving a compelling narrative with complex characters. Readers praise its atmospheric tension and emotional depth, though some find its pacing sluggish and certain subplots underdeveloped. Overall, it’s an evocative exploration of friendship and monstrosity, leaving a lasting impression despite its flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Let the Right One In?

Readers who relish harrowing tales of horror with profound emotional depth will love Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Fans of Stephen King's Salem's Lot or Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire will appreciate its blend of supernatural elements and poignant human experiences.

4.2

116,580 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Blackeberg, Sweden • 1980s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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