Oskar's parents are divorced. He lives alone with his mom. He's picked on brutally at school by three bullies. He wants a new life. Then he meets Eli, the girl next door. She's not like other girls. She stinks, for one, but she's really smart at the Rubik's cube. Plus she never judges him. Ever. They even start using Morse Code to talk to each other through the walls.
But then a boy is murdered in the woods. It looks like a ritual killing. More murders and more questions. Is Eli involved and her caretaker?
The pace is surprisingly quick. The author introduces all the characters that become entangled in Eli's web. We start to empathize and we're not quite sure who to root for....
I loved it. I loved the dark and cold feel of the book with a hint of warmth in how he writes both Eli and Oskar. Everyone seems human, even the monsters. It's a classic. I will read again.
There are two adaptations of this book. The original Swedish and the American one "Let Me In" with Chloe Grace Moretz. I saw the Swedish version a few years ago and plan on rewatching it soon and I just picked up the American version from the library so I'm excited to compare and contrast all three.
I read this for the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril XI challenge hosted by Stainless Steel Droppings.
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Cool. I remember when the film was first advertised but I never managed to see it and didn't realise it was a book too.
ReplyDeleteI always like reading books before I see the films so I'll look this one up. Although my to read pile is epic at the moment. Still, I can buy it in time for RIP next year :)
This one is a classic and will definitely be waiting for you for next year's RIP!
DeleteHow interesting that, like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, there are both Swedish and American adaptations of this one. Tells me it's a good story!
ReplyDeleteThe Swedes always have interesting tales to tell!
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