Let the Right One in - Film Tie In | Paperback

What makes this book so extraordinary is the way its written, and the story itself. Sure, there are some supernatural aspects in this book regarding the vampire-girl Eli, though nearly everything is plausible and fully realistic.

This gives the book an eerie cold feel, you cant help but recognize enviroments, similar experiences and personalities from your own past. Raising interesting questions about the concept and legends about Vampires as a whole.

What makes this book so unique and eerie, is that it handles the legends with a sense of realism previously unseen in vampire-novels. Eli is a girl like all others, as far as we know. She isnt remarkably beautiful. She isnt invincible, nor is she evil in any way.
There is no evil spirit here, there is no secret underground vampire cult, there is no stupid "oh noez, garlic! im meeeltiing!!" stuff.

Eli is a fragile, but self-sufficent 12 year old girl. She's alone. For all she knows, she's the only such "vampire" in the entire world. The word itself is somewhat uncommon to her, she's just living her life, doing what she needs to do. Which is of course to feed upon blood.
But this is not like in all the other vampire novels, she doesnt do it for some occult reason, she doesnt do it because she's evil. She simply does it because she has to, and she loathes herself for it.

A very refreshing look on the subject without many of the tried and true, but oh so tiring vampire stereotypes.
And frankly, i preffer this more human vampire. Pun intended of course.

I decided to read this book before I watched the movie, I think it is very well written and at times, I didn't want to put it down. I like the way that it doesnt conform to the current vampire hype that Twilight has seemed to have caused. It is very descriptive but I did feel whilst reading that it was sometimes a struggle to understand who was talking, but once you get into it, its much easier to follow. I would suggest this to anyone. I am glad I decided to read this book, I must admit I had expected it to be a little dull, and I am glad that I was proved wrong.

A great book and unlike anything else i have ever read.

Right from the start this book is believable, the characters are developed well throughout and you get a real connection to them.

This is a first class book that i did not want to finish

The films made of this book were great films and touched a part of my heart other films rarely get anywhere near...
The book is even better. Where the films are restricted by running time, the book wasn't. Eli's character in particular is developed in much more detail... Since reading the book I have brought it twice again for friends.
Anyone who likes a bit of original horror and a compelling story line should read this book, it seems to touch a nerve inside that is very hard to explain, but a great feeling too... One of my absolute favourite books ever!!

As a big fan of the film and after introducing the film to a friend of mine, he bought the book and then loaned it to me. I was not expecting what I got. I couldn't put it down. One of the best reading experiences I've ever had and possibly the fastest I've ever finished a book.

The book is superbly well-written and features a lot of scenes that didn't make the film, including a superb twist about Eli (and her backstory), the true nature (and backstory) of her "father" Hakan and a different fate for him, features a new character Tommy and his new policeman stepfather and goes more in-depth about Virginia's character and her fate and more disturbing about Oskar and his bullying.

This is a lot more graphic and disturbing and more of a horror than the film, which almost put Eli's vampirism on the backburner and concentrated more on the relationship between her and Oskar. Needless to say, the novel is a lot darker and worth it alone for a particular scene in the basement with Hakan - one of the most DISTURBING scenes I've read...spectacularly creepy.

If you were a fan of the film, the novel is essential, a fantastic book and perfectly written. One of the best books I've come across.

when i first got this book i bought it only cause i read most vamp stories and couldnt find anything else interesting to read at the time, how wrong was I!!!! the book is very well written the cast brought together to the build up that will have you racing to turn every page till the last. This is going to be put right up there with the classics.....

The films are good but the book is AMAZING! if you liked the film(s) then read the book, if you didn't like the film(s) then read the book it's is truly wonderful... enough said :D

for any vampire/thriller/horror fan get this book and read it, you will love it! the chilling tale is expertly told and really does make you believe in vampires as in this book the vampire is so real she could very well live next door!

Having heard many good things about the film adaptation, I decided to do my homework and read the novel first- I didn't regret it. This book, as other reviewers have stated, truly breathes new life into the stagnant horror genre and the vampire myth. However, the reason this story is so compelling is the unparallelled attention paid to even it's most minor characters. Rather than hindering the narrative, this acts as a device which keeps the reader on their toes and the level of detail makes you genuinely care about even the most monstrous (or minor) of characters. An odd mix, it is oversimplifying things to call this a horror. The 'horror,' be it violence, gore, scares etc, is at once a paced and highly effective cross between extreme, bloody, animal violence; and the suggestive, subtle terror of victorian writers such as M.R.James- the best example of this may be the beautifully suggestive (and terrifying) title, 'Let the Right One In' (taken from a Morrissey song).
The real achievment of John Ajvide Lindqvist is that here he consistently tackles the darkest topics of paedophillia, bullying, revenge, drugs etc, head-on- yet the book leaves you feeling rejuvenated and full of hope for the world.
At the end of the day this is a love story, an expert portrait of the human psyche and a blistering debut novel of unflinching truth. With vampires. Go read.

I love vampire fables but was feeling down after having to endure watching Twilight with my better half.
Bought this book for my holiday after reading favorable reviews, all i can add is this is a must read book for those who love the genre. It is dark but not too scary book that keeps your attention throughout. Buy, borrow and read, you wont be disappointed.