Let the Right One In
Description
In a bleak Swedish housing estate, a lonely and bullied twelve-year-old boy named Oskar finds an unlikely friendship with his new neighbor, Eli. Eli, a mysterious girl who only appears at night, harbors a dark secret: she is a centuries-old vampire, eternally trapped in the body of a child. As their bond deepens, they become each other's refuge from a harsh world, navigating the complexities of isolation, acceptance, and the primal need for connection. This chilling yet tender novel masterfully blends the supernatural with stark social realism, exploring profound themes of loyalty, love, and the monstrousness that can lie beneath the surface of ordinary life.
Available Editions
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 2007
513 pages
ISBN: 9781847241702
hardcover
Quercus Publishing Plc
Published Nov 3, 2007
528 pages
ISBN: 9781847241696
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Details
First Published
2004
Language
eng
Translation
From: swe
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