Let the Right One In

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Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist is a 2004 horror novel about a bullied 12-year-old boy, Oskar, who befriends Eli, a mysterious new girl in his Swedish suburb who is a vampire. As their friendship develops, Oskar finds strength to stand up to his tormentors, while Eli's protector, Håkan, hunts for blood to keep her alive, leading to a series of murders that plague the town. The story explores themes of loneliness, identity, and the darker aspects of humanity through Oskar and Eli's unique bond, culminating in a violent confrontation with Oskar's bullies.