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 From A Man Who Has Read 'Twilight', 2008-10-12
For many reasons I banned reading this book. Working in retail with teenie girls barraging the bookstands demanding for the next Stephanie Meyer book was just annoying and made me believe these books were meant for the intelligently-deficient. A friend online said I should at least try it and see for myself. I thought about J.K. Rowling's work. I hated Harry Potter at first, then gave the books a chance since all my friends did, and turns out I loved them all. In thinking that Harry Potter wasn't just meant for kids, maybe Twilight wasn't just meant for dumb teenie girls.
So I read it. I freaking loved it!
I'm not big on romance novels, but this isn't just a romance novel. It's so much more than that. This is by far the most original vampire story I've read since H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shunned House." Meyer wasn't biased by all the Hollywood stereotypes of vampires like Buffy, Dracula, Lestat, or Blade. She had her own image in mind and stuck to it creating the most beautifully elegant vampires I've seen yet. In fact, I much more prefer these vampires over the others. They're more powerful, more understandable, have so much depth to them, you really feel for them, and their histories certainly make you wonder.
This being Stephanie Meyer's first book just impresses me. I must buy the other books now. A female coworker told other coworkers, "I can't see a guy reading this." I felt challenged, and did it anyway finding out that I am a male that loved Twilight. Bella and Edward share a love that can only be called "true love": limitless, eternal, and unbreakable. This is the only love anyone, whether they admit it or not, truly wants. I'm a helpless romantic, I confess, so this touched me in a different way. Albeit, I hold a dark sense-of-humor, and Meyer seems to also hold a wee bit of a dark sense-of-humor too. There are many moments I laughed, almost broke out in tears (I can imagine sad teenaged girls doing so), and nodded in great gratification. I didn't see any godlike battles between the superhuman vampires in this one, which I started expecting about halfway through, but I know there are more books to come and I'm sure I'll be in for a treat.
One day I may have to reread this book again. For now, I'm keeping it on my Kindle and can't wait to start reading "New Moon." Next on my list! This is like Harry Potter where it's like reading a soap opera where so much happens.
Suspense? Yes. Active? Oh my yes. Hard to put down? Yeah!
This is one man in the world who has read Twilight, and personally loved it. Has nothing to do with the fact I live in the Phoenix area and a part of the novel takes place here. I'm actually a northern person who grew up in the Northeast, so I could envision all the settings perfectly. (That may have helped in my case.) Anyways, if you're looking for a book that will help you feel something and keep you locked to the pages, then go ahead and pick up Twilight, because you won't be disappointed.
Speechless, sleepless, and addicted to vampires, 2008-10-12
I had to take a break from reading the series after book two because I had circles under my eyes from lack of sleep that were darker than Edward's when he's thirsty. These books are unbelievably addicting and everything ever said about Edward is true. Read with caution!
Twilight book 1, 2008-10-12
I read this book (and the rest of the 4 book series) because my 11 year old niece was reading them. I was a little concerned with the romance theme but overall this was a an excellent book and fun to read. It opened up the ability to talk about dating rules in the future, responsible love versus this fantasy version, where it would possibly be harder to get a teen to talk about it with an adult. I have read this book and book 4 twice.
not just for teens!, 2008-10-11
i absolutely LOVED this book. stephenie meyer has this uncanny ability to capture a reader's attention and actually keep the reader's attention. this is the book that readers dream of. an unrequited love, a forbidden and intense love. bella and edward's connection is palpable and one that we all long for. meyer's writing drips of fluid imagery and it's a definite page turner. i've read all 4 books in the twilight saga and i am always drawn back to this one. i highly recommend this book for all ages!
 Teenage-Vampire Romance For Teenagers Only, 2008-10-11
I'm not sure if Stephanie Meyer is trying to be the new Anne Rice here, but she has created her own world - a world where vampires glow! The first 3rd of the book was boring, dealing with the daily life of insecure Bella. The novel only got interesting where Bella was introduced to the Cullens and the subsequent fight with another hunter vampire from another coven, who was hunting her.
If you're into teenage romance and daily life events that are repeated over and over again or if you want to relive your high school days, this book is for you, otherwise, I don't think this novel is mature enough for adults to read, it just seems rather retarded in the romance and emotional department.
A movie is in the making though, starring Robert Pattison (Cedric Diggory) & Kristen Stewart. I wonder if they will portray the female character Bella as weak, insecure and needy - that will be sad!
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