John Ajvide Lindqvist
John Ajvide Lindqvist is a Swedish author known for his horror novels, including 'Let the Right One In' and 'Handling the Undead'. His work often blends elements of horror with social commentary.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Little Star
The novel tells the chilling story of a young girl discovered in the woods and raised in secret by a washed-up musician and his wife. As she grows, her extraordinary singing talent becomes apparent, but so does her unsettling nature. The girl, named Theres, eventually forms a bond with another troubled teenager, Teresa, and together they embark on a dark and violent journey fueled by their shared sense of alienation and desire for revenge against a world that has marginalized them. The narrative explores themes of identity, fame, and the destructive power of obsession, culminating in a haunting and tragic climax.
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2. Let The Right One In
The book is a dark and haunting tale set in a Swedish suburb during the 1980s, where a young boy, ostracized and bullied at school, finds an unlikely friendship with a mysterious new neighbor who only appears at night. As a series of gruesome murders plague the town, the boy becomes increasingly aware that his new friend is not what she seems. Blending elements of horror, romance, and coming-of-age, the story explores themes of loneliness, identity, and the desperate need for connection in a world that often seems cold and unforgiving.
The 6273rd Greatest Book of All Time
