Weave Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Title of book: Let the Right One in Name of author: John Ajvide Lindqvist Paperback: 480 pages ISBN-10: 1847248489 ISBN-13: 978-1847248480 Synopsis ~ Oskar and Eli. In very different ways, they were both victims. Which is why, against the odds, they became friends. And how they came to depend on one another, for life itself. Oskar is a 12 year old boy living with his mother on a dreary housing estate at the city's edge. He dreams about his absentee father, gets bullied at school, and wets himself when he's frightened. Eli is the young girl who moves in next door. She doesn't go to school and never leaves the flat by day. She is a 200 year old vampire, forever frozen in childhood, and condemned to live on a diet of fresh blood. John Ajvide Lindqvist's novel is a unique and brilliant fusion of social novel and vampire legend, a deeply moving fable about rejection, friendship and loyalty. I am a fan of vampire genre and ‘Let the right one in’ is a vampire tale but with a whole new take on the genre. ‘Let the right one in’ (named after the Morrissey song ‘Let the Right One Slip In’) is a brilliantly well written book, John Ajvide Lindqvist has created two characters in Oskar and Eli who deserve good things in their lives but due to certain circumstances have not had good lives, they finally find it in each other with their friendship. The main story is about Oskar and Eli, with the underlying tale of Eli’s vampirism and the lengths she must go to, to survive, the individual she depends on to her help her and the ripple effect it causes, suddenly the residents of a bleak housing scheme in Stockholm are living in fear. Oskar and Eli are both lonely in their own way, Oskar by the constant bullying he receives at school, trying to work out his place in life and Eli still struggling to deal with her past and what she is now, in each other they find a friend and the main feelings of the book are shown, their loyalty and friendship to each other. As I said, the book is brilliantly written, you feel the pain that Oskar and Eli go through, I found myself becoming more and more protective of them both, the isolation of their environment is described brilliantly, you feel the bleakness, the cold weather. If you enjoy reading vampire genre books, I recommend ‘Let the right one in’ but read it with an open mind, there is gruesome parts, parts that will make you feel uncomfortable but they are written in such a way, that you are able to read on, to finish the journey with Oskar and Eli. I know I will re~read ‘Let the right one in’. Rating: 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sounds fantastic, can't wait to get this and read it myself! So glad you enjoyed it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sounds fantastic, can't wait to get this and read it myself! So glad you enjoyed it x It was fantastic Lexie, really well written, I did not want it to end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 It's nice to see a positive review, I don't know anyone else who *really* liked it I feel more encouraged about reading it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 It's nice to see a positive review, I don't know anyone else who *really* liked it I feel more encouraged about reading it now. That is good to know Roxi, its a book that deserve a chance I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 On one hand this sounds really interesting, on the other hand... would the disturbing bits disturb me, do you think? Please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 On one hand this sounds really interesting, on the other hand... would the disturbing bits disturb me, do you think? Please advise. They might Bookjumper, they are not overly disturbing but they are still disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levine Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 hmmm!!!! ultimately interesting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuggleMagic Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 BRILLIANT book! I loved it and I couldn't put it down. There were a few parts that I found very disturbing though and I wouldn't recommend it to young readers or people that are particularly sensitive. It scared me too and I found myself thinking about it long after I had finished I restricted myself to reading it in broad daylight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 BRILLIANT book! I loved it and I couldn't put it down. There were a few parts that I found very disturbing though and I wouldn't recommend it to young readers or people that are particularly sensitive. It scared me too and I found myself thinking about it long after I had finished I restricted myself to reading it in broad daylight I am glad you enjoyed it MuggleMagic, it is a book that stays with you and you are right, its not for young or sensitive readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Excellent book, very original and entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Excellent book, very original and entertaining. I agree O's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnnntam Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 i have not read this book but i have seen the movie and thought it was just alright, nothing special. I'll probably read this book sometime in my life and it'll probably change my opinion about Let the right one in completely due to pretty good reviews =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've just seen the film and thoroughly enjoyed it, I'm happy to report that it didn't disturb me in the slightest so unless they've missed huge chunks of book out all should be good on that front, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've just seen the film and thoroughly enjoyed it, I'm happy to report that it didn't disturb me in the slightest so unless they've missed huge chunks of book out all should be good on that front, too. I heard the film is very true to the movie, so it should be okay (I know I am just repeating what you said, sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 That's good news I was a bit miffed to be honest that it might be too disturbing for my ikkle soul as it sounded brilliant, so it's nice to know I should be able to read it after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 This sounds totally cool! I love the cover too. I'm gonna look for this book. Thanks for the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_perfect Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 This is my book to read next and i'm really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'm really looking forward to reading this, shame I have so many other books I have to read before I can get to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 It scared me too and I found myself thinking about it long after I had finished I restricted myself to reading it in broad daylight I read this book a few months ago now and really didn't know what to make of it after I'd finished. There were parts I loved and parts that really disturbed me (and I'm not usually sensitive to that sort of thing) With time to reflect I think it's probably one of the best books I've ever read and I'll definitely give it a re-read in the future. I found the growing friendship between Oskar and Eli so endearing and I totally agree with Mugglemagic that it leaves you thinking about it for quite some time after reading. I still do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 I liked Oskar and Eli's friendship, it was lovely to read, there was some unsettling parts, especially with H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuggleMagic Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I liked Oskar and Eli's friendship, it was lovely to read, there was some unsettling parts, especially with H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 ooo I never really thought of that when I was reading it but that would have been bad. I felt soooo sorry for Oskar throughout the book Oh me too MuggleMagic, he was such a lonely wee soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I placed an Amazon order yesterday and failed to order this although it's not even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 I placed an Amazon order yesterday and failed to order this although it's not even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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