I had heard that he named the bullies after his own childhood bullies, but had trouble verifying it until I came across this video. I felt so happy for him when he said, "It was a great joy to write that scene," with that cheeky and satisfied smile on his face.
Just finished the book two days ago. I just could not take my eyes off it. The plot was outstanding and the characters inside the book really makes you feel attached to them. Two thumbs up!!!! Outstanding work of literature.
I've read all your books. And I think you are a great writer. You put me from my home to yours and I cherish my thoughts when reading your placement of the story.
oh so all the other people that "Invited" Eli in their life were destroyed except for Oskar. ahhhhh now i can sleep knowing its a happy ending for Eli and Oskar.
His English is amazing. I expected to have to read subtitles on this interview. And he's funny; I thought he'd be sort of surly and serious, after reading the book it seems completely surprising that this bubbly guy wrote such a disturbing and isolated story. A credit to his talent.
The edition sold in Australia by Text Publishing translated by Ebba Segerberg is authorised by John Ajvide Lindqvist. You can find details here: www.textpublishing.com.au/books/let-the-right-one-in
@MaggieCredits- His creativity is mindblowing in so many ways. When I first saw this clip of him I jumped up and down. I didn't know he spoke English and he does it so well. He inspires me (as a writer myself) and I wish he'd come to California to do a book tour or speaking engagement.
I saw the 2008 movie first, then I read the book, because I had a confused feeling about the movie. I don't really love Alfredson's ambiguous movie ending. I closed Eli and Oskar in my heart, for eternity. Thankyou for the Let the old dreams die!
So how did Eli get emasculated? Funny how Lina referred to her character as a "she". I don't think the actors were method acting on homoerotic thoughts...
Read the book. A Vampire baron of her village collected all the boys and she was castrated and her drank and ate of the flesh. The wound was burned to close. She was then turned later on in his bedroom.
Movies are WAY better. Hate this book, except for the fact that it inspired the movies. Too much pedophia. Two he ruined it by making Eli a castrated boy. Three it is a jumbled mess that relies too much on shock value and wasn't focused enough. Skip this truly inferior book and just watch the films which are amazing!
He says the bullies in the book are based on real people who used to bully him... it just goes to show, don't mess with a future bestselling author!
This man changed my life. I ADORE him! He's inspired me to just write. To just go for it.
Hello. Was it a surprise that someone replied to a eight year old comment?
This guy is a genius and a little sick, but that's what makes this book so good.
Now THAT'S what we love to hear!
I had heard that he named the bullies after his own childhood bullies, but had trouble verifying it until I came across this video. I felt so happy for him when he said, "It was a great joy to write that scene," with that cheeky and satisfied smile on his face.
The story is utterly compelling. Just superb.
Just finished the book two days ago. I just could not take my eyes off it. The plot was outstanding and the characters inside the book really makes you feel attached to them. Two thumbs up!!!! Outstanding work of literature.
I've read all your books. And I think you are a great writer. You put me from my home to yours and I cherish my thoughts when reading your placement of the story.
good to see & hear the author of such a wonderful book :)
Let the Old Dreams Dis is a new collection of short stories, featuring a brief sequel to Let the Right One In called 'Eternal/Love'.
oh so all the other people that "Invited" Eli in their life were destroyed except for Oskar. ahhhhh now i can sleep knowing its a happy ending for Eli and Oskar.
He's really an awesome guy.
Gotta love both the book and the film adaptation.
i really like the way whe writes and the themes, a great writter
Man I love your book. Wow, your book is way more graphic than the movie. Great amazing writing. I love the nuance to the whole thing.
His English is amazing. I expected to have to read subtitles on this interview. And he's funny; I thought he'd be sort of surly and serious, after reading the book it seems completely surprising that this bubbly guy wrote such a disturbing and isolated story. A credit to his talent.
Brilliant story!
Literally my favorite book. Just bought it the other day.
Dark and creepy, just how we like our vampire books.
the movie was so great that i just had to get the novel and check it out.
We loved the book here at Text. Dark and gripping and oh so gruesome.
The edition sold in Australia by Text Publishing translated by Ebba Segerberg is authorised by John Ajvide Lindqvist. You can find details here: www.textpublishing.com.au/books/let-the-right-one-in
Is there more content in book
I absolutely loved the movie
His English is very good. Such a talented man.
I saw That title might be Eli having to let the right one in to her/his life, but an amazing book and film! best thing i ever read/watched!
I loved this book.
I love the movie I can’t wait to read the books
That guy is way cool and I LOVE his t-shirt!
@MaggieCredits- His creativity is mindblowing in so many ways. When I first saw this clip of him I jumped up and down. I didn't know he spoke English and he does it so well. He inspires me (as a writer myself) and I wish he'd come to California to do a book tour or speaking engagement.
i finished the book and now its my favorite one I NEED A SEQUEL
There's a follow up to Oskar and Eli's story in his short story collection, Let the Old Dreams Die. :)
Apparently if John ever chooses to make a sequel to Let the Right One In, it would be called 'Until My Mouth Dries'.
just from reading his books, ive learned how to write stories better and show chatacter emotions better
I love the 3 storys
Anyone know when Let the Old Dreams Die comes out!?!??!?!?
@juliasnight Ive just read his Handling the Undead was a great book
Hello. Was it a surprise that someone replied to a eight year old comment?
Isak Dahl A nice surprise. 😀
in bookshops and online on the 26 September
I saw the 2008 movie first, then I read the book, because I had a confused feeling about the movie. I don't really love Alfredson's ambiguous movie ending. I closed Eli and Oskar in my heart, for eternity. Thankyou for the Let the old dreams die!
wunderbar
This book and the movie inspired my debut novel: Ocean Isle. it's on amazon
Does it deserve to be read?
+James Cooper i read ocean isle, fucking sucks
Anyone here in 2021
Indeed he is.
TAPETRVE
the book is brilliant. i like the european cover better though....
tell this guy something is with him... something is in the background
Sign my book please.
Lol I'm in love with his stupidity! Is let the old dreams die a sequel to let the right one in??
So how did Eli get emasculated? Funny how Lina referred to her character as a "she". I don't think the actors were method acting on homoerotic thoughts...
Read the book. A Vampire baron of her village collected all the boys and she was castrated and her drank and ate of the flesh. The wound was burned to close. She was then turned later on in his bedroom.
Ugh. She's a he? There goes my boner.
@TeamWaage I just threw up in my mouth a bit.
@@cockoffgewgle4993 lmfao
Movies are WAY better. Hate this book, except for the fact that it inspired the movies. Too much pedophia. Two he ruined it by making Eli a castrated boy. Three it is a jumbled mess that relies too much on shock value and wasn't focused enough. Skip this truly inferior book and just watch the films which are amazing!
Man I love your book. Wow, your book is way more graphic than the movie. Great amazing writing. I love the nuance to the whole thing.