Twilight is the first novel out of four in the series, and it is told from the perspective of seventeen-year-old Isabella (Bella) Swan. Bella has moved from sunny Phoenix, Arizona to rainy Forks, Washington to live with her father while her mother travels with her new husband, a minor league baseball player. Although Bella is clumsy, shy, and a very ordinary teenage girl, she easily befriends several students at her new school, including a few boys who compete for Bella’s affection. The only boy Bella is interested in, however, is the mysterious Edward Cullen, a student who seems repulsed just by the sight and scent of her. Bella is very aware of Edward’s strange behavior, and she tries to get to bottom of the mystery of the Cullen family. She observes that Edward’s entire family is extremely beautiful and have very pale, ice cold skin. She also observes Edward’s strength and speed when he saves her life from a fellow classmate’s van in the school parking lot. With the help of Bella’s family friend, Jacob, she discovers the truth about Edward and why he is so different. He is an immortal vampire who wants Bella’s blood more than anything. Edward’s family is a civilized clan of vampires, and they therefore drink only animal blood. Edward struggles to overcome his thirst for Bella’s blood, while Bella comes to accept the fact that Edward is a monster. Over time, Edward and Bella fall in love with one another. Their relationship is conflicted not only by Edward’s desire for Bella’s blood but by another vampire coven whose hunting trip leads to them Forks. Edward must not only protect Bella from himself, but from other enemies including dangerous vampires. Every second that Bella is with Edward is a second her life is in danger.
I first heard about Twilight from many of my obsessive friends. The thought of reading a vampire love story didn’t sound very interesting, but with all the hype surrounding the series, I decided I should read the book. When I first began reading the novel, I thought it was a great story, but a bit overrated in comparison to all the praise it receives and what every teenage girl says about it. It took a while to get into the story, but once the plot picked up, I was captured by Stephenie Meyer’s combination of romance, suspense, action, and adventure. Bella is a character who is easy to relate to, although most girls cannot say they are dating a vampire. Twilight leaves the reader with high expectations for guys, as Edward is a hard character to live up to. Meyer uses great descriptions that make the reader feel as if you are in Forks listening to Edwards “honey smooth” voice. Twilight unravels the mystery of the Cullen’s and keeps you glued page by page. Twilight is a book that you never want to put down. Although I am only on the third novel in the series, Eclipse, I can’t wait to finish the saga, and I would recommend Twilight to anyone!
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There is a princess who is often attacked by invaders--supernatural invaders. She is helpless, but thankfully a handsome prince rescues her every time. Oh, the prince does everything for her; in fact, he acts for her, thinks for her. And that's what the public wants to read--a damsel in distress, sexist views for society, and stereotypes are very so good selling? That's hardly original. Sure, I would love to be saved by a prince every time an attack comes on, but won't the prince get tired?
ReplyDeleteCaroline, I like that you like the novel, but frankly, I disagree with what it implies. I say that women should be feminine, wise, strong, patient, and nurturing--strong enough to be a partner, not a servant or toy. A weak woman cannot be strong enough to raise a child properly. The author seems to make the modern girl forget her role in the family, not only with a lover.
The Twilight books are one of the best series I've ever read. I have turned many of my friends into bookworms throught Twilight. I agree with Caroline in that Stephenie Meyer is a master with words. When are you reading the Twilight books, you feel like you are actually there, watching Bella and Edward's romance unfold. I was actually one of the first people to read the Twilight books, and it was really interesting to watch the craze over Twilight unfold. Though I really enjoyed the Twilight saga, I still feel like the Harry Potter series is much better; the Twilight books' plot starts to get old in the third book.
ReplyDeleteThe Twilight series is one of my favorite series and way better then Harry Potter. I really enjoyed the first of the series, Twilight. New moon is the next one. It was a very good book and defiantly easy to read. I still think the other three of the series are better though. In New Moon, Edward is gone through much of the book, so I think that makes the book not as interesting. I still want to see the movie of this book but it defiantly was not my favorite. Even though it was kind of boring, this book is still worth reading so you can continue the series because the others are very good, just like the first of the series.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to the book “Twilight,” I will have to disagree with the review. I have read this book and the rest of the series, and to say the least I find them extremely dull. The writing is too cheesy and there is no suspense or surprise in anything that happens. I like for the books I read to have more depth. The plot is plain and the author does not have superior writing skills. In “Twilight,” I am not a fan of how the author portrays Bella either. Since when do women not have any brains of their own? Since when do women lose all thinking ability when they meet a guy? This book and the rest of the series are a waste a time, and a reader should find something with a little more meat inside the covers.
ReplyDeleteTwilight is a New York Times best selling novel and is adored throughout the world by millions of girls. But if you take a second look at the novel and compare to a more enriching book you will notice the lack of climax, and also very poor writing skills. So why are billions of girls fawning over this book and Edward Cullen? It's simple: Stephanie Myers approaches the touchy subject of sex very innocently and captures what many teenage girls are feeling at this emotional time in their lives. Many girls will love this book, so go ahead and read it! But just knwo that if you are looking for a book with in depth thinking and provokes thought then you will not find it in the Twilight series.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with this review. It took me a while to read Twilight because I too, didn't want to read a vampire love story. But I was talked into it and since then this series has been my favorite. Stephenie Meyer writes Twilight in a way that makes you feel like your actually experiancing the action with the characters. This novel is hard to put down and it keeps you begging for more. For those people who have only seen the movie I suggest reading the book too because the movie left out important parts that make the story better.
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