Let the Right One In

Interesting Facts

• The book combines elements of horror, drama, and social critique, exploring themes of loneliness, bullying, and moral dilemmas.
• The main character, a twelve-year-old boy named Oskar, suffers from bullying at school and finds solace in his friendship with a vampire named Eli.
• Eli, despite appearing as a child, has lived for several centuries and must kill people to survive.
• The novel touches on the theme of childhood innocence and cruelty, showing how children can be both victims and aggressors.
• The book was adapted into two films: the Swedish film "Let the Right One In" (2008) and the American remake "Let Me In" (2010).
• John Ajvide Lindqvist uses elements of Scandinavian noir, creating a dark and atmospheric setting in the suburbs of Stockholm.
• The novel also explores the theme of gender identity through the character of Eli, who is revealed to be androgynous in the book.