This summer I started reading Let The Right One In. Over all, I would say that I enjoyed it. Therefore, I would definitely recommend it. Although, I would warn that at times it was rather disturbing. There are some parts in it that I wouldn't consider appropriate, such as references to pedophilia, and the misuse of alcohol. Additionally, there is a fair amount of violence, along with very visual descriptions of "gory" scenes.
Otherwise, the plot was suspenseful and alluring. The author, John Ajvide Lindqvist, presented it in a way so that you were routing for the "bad guy." I really got involved in the plot, and felt like I was the main character, Oscar. I would recommend it to anyone who likes creepy vampyre stories. I would also suggest that you watch the movie first (the Swedish one, not the American remake), and then make a decision based on the movie. All things considered, in many ways the book is a lot scarier than the movie, and if the movie gave you the heebie-jeebies, then you probably shouldn't read the book.
In conclusion, I would recommend this book, but with caution.
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