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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Not the greatest of translations, however the visuals evoked by the book make it easy to feel that you know the exact locations described within it. Both the places and people are described in such rich detail that you are immediately transported to this industrial, functional snow covered...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Very good read. Reminded me a lot of Stephen King when he is on his game. If you have seen the movie and are thinking about reading the book, I say go ahead. There is plenty of material that wasn't in the movie to discover in the book. The movie was one of my favourite films of 2009 and I am happy to say that the two versions are equally enjoyable. There is a lot of really creepy stuff in the book that didn't get mentioned in the movie.
mike w wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
You were warned.”
“Outstanding. The best book I have read all year.”
AdamC1337 wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as scary a I was expecting though some of the imagery was disturbing. I lot of issues (besides vampirism) were raised here and I'm not sure how many were answered. Which is probably as it should be.”
Kristina B wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fragile, anxious boy, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates but never strikes back. The lonely boy's wish for a friend seems to come true when he meets Eli, also 12, who moves in next door to him with her father. A pale, serious young girl, she only comes out at night and doesn't seem affected by the freezing temperatures. Coinciding with Eli's arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. One man is found tied to a tree, another frozen in the lake, a woman bitten in the neck. Blood seems to be the common denominator – and for an introverted boy like Oskar, who is fascinated by gruesome stories, it doesn't take long before he figures out that Eli is a vampire. But by now a subtle romance has blossomed between Oskar and Eli, and she gives him the strength to fight back against his aggressors. Oskar becomes increasingly aware of the tragic, inhuman dimension of Eli's plight, but cannot bring himself to forsake her. Frozen forever in a twelve-year-old's body, with all the burgeoning feelings and confused emotions of a young adolescent, Eli knows that she can only continue to live if she keeps on moving. But when Oskar faces his darkest hour, Eli returns to defend him the only way she can... ”
Nisareen - So Much To Read So Little Time wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The author here is great as describing a grim housing estate and some of its residents all of whom have normal urban problems, this place could be anywhere. Perhaps that is why a vampire is able to move in and go unnoticed The vampire has to compete with other characters such as a glue sniffing teenager, the bullied boy, the bullys themselves who have a broken home, the man who has about 50 cats and various other drunks in the neighbourhood.
Jessica W wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is a dark read and the vampire is not one of these romantic vampires seen in alot of other vamp books, the vampire is much more closer to Bram Stokers 'monster' which is another reason I liked it.”
“Let the Right One In is a Vampire book that stands by itself. Some of the characters are scum of the earth real and the others could be just like you and me. This book was written so well that I was thinking about the characters while I was walking outside, just like they were real people! The book gets pretty gruesome, so if you can't take the blunt truth of reality when someone pours acid on thier face or the dirty thoughts of a man who preys on children, then this book isn't for you. I can't say enough about how well the author can write. If you appreciate good writing then read this book. I anticipate reading more of his work. ”
Books and Yorkies wrote this review Sunday, November 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I was told that ‘Let the Right One In” was one of the best vampire novels ever written. Well, I was sadly disappointed. It is poorly translated, and does not have a cohesive plotline. There are a few chapters that are well written, and Lindqvist does a good job creating an eerie atmosphere. Ultimately the lack of character development and storyline make this Vampire novel fall short. I only recommend this book for "book-to-movie" Analysis. Beyond that I would not recommend it. ”
Brandon L wrote this review Tuesday, November 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I started out liking this book, but as I continued reading I liked it less and less. As I reached the end I found I just didn't care what happened and wanted it over--not a sign of a good read. What turned me off was that there were too many characters and too many plot points. And I ended up not caring for any of them. I found most of the characters to be two-dimensional, cookie-cutter stereotypes. Oskar was interesting at first, but he turned out to be as selfish and soulless as most of the other characters. Eli's story could have been interesting, but was underdeveloped. Maybe I just didn't get it, but I found no point to the story. Not recommended.”
Judy wrote this review Saturday, October 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Most human vampire story ever. It`s like the author knew a vampire himself or is one....”
Iris B wrote this review Sunday, October 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
