Let Me In

Loved this. Gritty and gruesome

Overall

Set in Sweden in 1981, Let Me In by John Ajvide Lindqvist is the love child of seasonal defective disorder, coming-of-age tales, and true horror. Our main character Oskar is a scared little boy who is finding himself with the assistance of a mysterious little girl named Eli. Though, unbeknownst to him, her actions are wreaking havoc in the world around him. Part horror, with the sick psychological twists that leave your inner psyche vulnerable to attack, this book is a must read for any fans of this genre. I had to take a serious step back after reading to asses if it was horrific or enthralling, and it proved to be both. Present are all of the ingredients of true horror, from the cold setting of Sweden, to the the gory details described with words that irk but don't repulse. This book sucks you in but keeps you disturbed. Like a train wreck, you just can't stop watching (reading).

Cons

Whilst reading I wanted so bad to list some of the disturbing scenes as a con. But now that I look at the book as a whole, I realize the benefit of the mentality that kind of event left me in. These experiences lend to the ambiance of horror, which if I haven't said yet, I will say again, this book accomplishes well. So in searching for a con my mind was led to go over and over again in my head how good this book is. When pushed I could say that the pacing at the beginning of the story makes you wonder when the story will start, but it also adds to the suspense and building feeling of terror throughout the novel.

Pros

Everything.