Let Me In

Not Recommended

I bought this book because the story sounded interesting, but I couldn't get past the first few chapters. I stopped at the 12 year old boy who had his teeth knocked out so he could better perform his job. I have to say it was very disturbing and I think incourages some peoples' disturbbing thoughts!

6 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Child pornography

I got this book expecting to be reading about vampires not about a discusting old man who gets off on little boys in full detail. It wasn't just in one part in the book either it was over and over again. I don't understand how anyone can read this book and say that it was good. It was garbage. I havent been able to sleep for a week, and it has nothing to do with the horror of the vampires but the horror of the humans in the book. it is filth.

6 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Disgusting

How anyone can read this and get past the detailed descrition of a 12 year old boy giving sexual favors is beyond me. This is not what I want to read to relax and forget the troubles of this world. Pedophilia is disgusting and we should use all of our resources to get rid of it not turn it into entertainment.

5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Vampire Story for Adult Readers

Let Me In is a dark, sinister novel concerning lost souls looking for a relief, no matter how demented the process may be. The story takes place in Sweden, which creates the most perfect, spooky enviromnent for the story. The story has no limits, reaching far beyond what is 'normal' and goes into the minds of the twisted characters. Definetly a dark read, but so well written, the author is remarkable. Cant wait for another book. Your heart will sympathize with Oskar.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Vampire fans will enjoy this strong nail biter

In the autumn of 1981 in Blackeberg, Sweden, his family, his schoolmates, and his teachers pick on twelve years old Oskar, an obese genius. Oskar is angry with being the victim of all these bullies especially those who call him ¿pig-gy¿ or ¿piggy¿ and dreams of one day avenging all the affronts he has to eat.------------ Moving next door to Oskar¿s family is beautiful Eli and her ¿father¿ Hakan who seems to be fascinated with the overweight preadolescent. In fact Hakan is a mortal who abducts boys using anesthesia and drains them of their blood before presenting his chosen ones to his master, Eli a two century plus vampire. However, this time Hakan errs and a corpse drained of blood is found on the street even as Oskar believes Eli is his mechanism for revenge if he can rid her of her faithful servant.--------------- This is an interesting Swedish vampire thriller starring three lost souls, who make up a relationship triangle from hell. Hakan lives to worship Eli she is depressed and alone in spite of her submissive sycophant's loyalties, but her species also requires survival as the most basic hierarchal need Oskar is the poster child for bully victim as those who should be helping him heap more abuse on him his anger at the world has broken the dam. Vampire fans will enjoy this strong nail biter at the edge of the Arctic Circle.----------- Harriet Klausner

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Disturbing - NOT for young readers

This book had to have come up when searching for popular books for middle school age children. I read the description thinking since the characters are 12 year olds it would be age appropriate. IT IS NOT! I assure you this book describes some disturbing behavior in graphic detail. NOT FOR CHILDREN!
This is an ADULT book and even then I questions its worthiness.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

LOVED THIS BOOK- DO NOT LET THE BAD REVIEWS FOOL YOU!

This book was fantastic I was very disappointed to hear that other readers put the book down after only a couple of chapters because they could not stomach some of the small unpleasant matters of the story. It is written absolutely beautifully and became one of the books I had to PUT DOWN because I didn't want to finish it. Finishing it made me sad because I wanted it to keep going. One of the most interesting and well written books I have read all year.

3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Well written, interesting premise

Being a fan of Scandinavian crime mysteries for many years, I tried out this author for the first time.
My immediate reaction was relief - that the quality of the writing was so good. Transaltions are very hit and miss, and it's hard to tell whether poor writing is the fault of the translator or the author. In this case, I got the sense that both were very good.
The storyline surprised me - I wasn't expecting a supernatural thread, but it worked very well. The plot was developed in a well-structured manner, and the characters were belivable and well rounded - even the 'non-human' ones!
Overall, I enjoyed this book very much, would recommend it, and will read more by this author and translator.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Hit Them Back!

This is an amazing book dont let the bad reviews fool you. The bj part is half only a paragraph.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

if you can handle dark and twisted...

You are good for a go. I LOVED this book. Yes there are a lot of f*$*ed up scenes in this book that definitely make you want to put it away... but the book I thought was so well written. The characters were portrayed quite lovely, without a detail missing. LOVED it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Really cool

I saw the movie it was totally cool just as hood as the book i think.!

Awesome

Ok so i am ayoung girl who loves scary books i have seen the movie and man let me tell you this an awesome book i totally think you should read it.

Great

Good read. Yes there is sexual detail but the story is good and interesting. Dont let it turn you off

Bad read....

This book sounded good. I checked it out from the library and I am glad I did not waste money on it! I read the first 60 or so pages, and didn't care for the awful images of men, boys and sex. Also quite confusing. Not my type of book at all.

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great Twist

This is a great novel of vampire it haves a great twist its not meant for everyone for this book but if you would like take a try and read it it will surely

Highly Recommended- A must read

If you are into the vampire scene, then this book is for you. Although this book is for mature audiences, those who do chose to read it can take a look into a new type Vampire reality. Truly fantastic!

Ok, is it the same as the moovie let me in?

I saw a moovie called let me in but im not sher if this is the book that gos with it?

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I havnt read the book bit seen the movie.

A realy good movie hope itss a good book to.plus the change her name in the movie its Abbie.my kind of movie...

Disturbing in a ... Beautiful Way

I realize that a lot of people are generally turned off of this book somewhere around when you start to see what could be called pedophilia. And, yes, to a certain degree, this can make you cringe. It's creepy and weird ... especially with how strikingly realistic it sounds. Creepy forty year old looking for little boys? Yeah. But nothing was all that disturbing. It was a little strange, sure. But, if I can read this book in fifth grade and write an entire report about it, and NOT get in trouble with the teacher, it's not the worst thing out there.

Forgetting that, this book is amazing! It's an interesting story, it's something that once you start reading it, you really don't want to put down.

Besides the confusion about Eli's gender, the book is much better than the movie, even if it's a little more ... explicit.

An Awesome Story That Goes Deeper Than Just Vampires!

Great Movie, Spectacular Novel! I must say both versions of the film fail to capture the books aura. This was mind blowing. I was constantly on edge and could not wait to read the next scene or chapter. If you've seen the film(s), I highly highly highly recommend this novel!