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I read this comment before I read Twilight, and I thought I would HATE this book. After reading the whole series and seriously contemplating it, I came to a conclusion. I love the whole saga. Of course your review is your own opinion and I have no problem with that, I do find myself largly disagreeing with a lot you wrote. You seem to portray Edward as selfish, because he connects with Bella even though he is aware of the deadly risk Bella is put in when she is simply next to him. In the book, and the shor Novella of Twilight in Edward's point of view, Edward starts off by trying to stay away from Bella. He tries to switch out of the class he has with Bella. Edward even moves from Forks to the Denali coven in Alaska because he didn't want to hurt Bella. Edward couldn't resist the urge and comes back. Yet he doesn't tak to Bella for two weeks, and when he does Edward warns Bella to stay away from him. I understand your opinipn, but Edward tried to stay away. He was unsuccessful, but he tried. I also don't find Bella's reasoning of Edward: stupid. Yes it was a daring move for her to make, but stupid is a little harsh. Bella was attracted to Edward. He was alluring with his secrets, strength, and speed. When she finds out he is a vampire she has already fallen in love with him. You can sense (at least I could sense) Bella waa afraid a few times of what Edward is capable of, she was never afraid of Edward himself. Bella was passionate enough about Edward to see the human in him. To not just see the monster he thought himself of. Isn't that far from shallow? I agree that Bella sometimes made stupid decsions when she could have made many other safe choices. Nobody ever said Bella was the perfect heroine though. Bella is young and unwise. She is clumsy, unathletic, and at times a bit unsocial. For me though all of those qualities in Bella made the book more real for me. Bella isn't selfish or shallow as you mentioned in the beginning of your review about the main characters. When Bella saw her mom unhappy she moved to Forks. Forks made Bella unhappy herself, but she stayed their for her mother's sake. Edward thought of Bella as a 'silent martyr'. Bella never complained allowed about being unhappy. She tried making the best out of the situation, and therefore I find Bella partially selfless.
The romance between Edward and Bella maybe a bit young and unwise. You said their relationship was controlled by just hormones and lust, but again I do disagree with your opinion on that. Bella maybe young, but Edward has been living for over a century. When he thinks he loves Bella it obviously isn't hormones or a crush. Bella risks her life for Edward because even though he is dangerous Bella is happy and content being with him. Isn't that enough? Bella is happy with Edward, and even though it's reckless of Bella at least her and Edward aren't giving in by listening to everyone else by not being together. Have you ever heard that poem "Annabelle Lee" by Edgar Allen Poe? People said that they were too young to be together. They tried tearing them apart, because people said they shouldn't be together. Edward and Bella are doing the same thing.
I'm not trying to be annoying by disagreeing with your review. You are aloud to have your own opinion. Twilight may not have the best writing mechanics, but the characters are easily relatable. I love the whole story overall, and the romance is deep and true. The Twilight Saga is my favorite book series. I still haven't found a book or a series I like better. To be honest Twilight changed my life a little. I hope you haven't found my comment contradicting your oponion of Twilight rude. I really needed to put my opinion out there.
Amanda wrote: "I read this comment before I read Twilight, and I thought I would HATE this book. After reading the whole series and seriously contemplating it, I came to a conclusion. I love the whole saga. Of co..."
Definitely put up your own review, Amanda! :) If you haven't already!
If I could like your review a million times I would. It is refreshing to see I am not the only who finds Bella and Edwards relationship idiotic and based more on lust than love along with someone who agrees Edward is a selfish manipulative jerk.
Abby wrote: "If I could like your review a million times I would. It is refreshing to see I am not the only who finds Bella and Edwards relationship idiotic and based more on lust than love along with someone w..."
yep it is. I hate how this type of romance gets glorified in modern literature. If Twilight was an allusion to Hades and Persephone-that would've been OK. Heck even Persephone was some personality and had an overprotective parent. I always got the sense that Bella's father was absent-minded
lol. agreed. the first one totally sucks...
Yea, Bella was stupid. Edward was weird but he lost a lot of his humanity when he became a vampire, so stalking wasn't so awkward then. The idea that they sparkle was hilarious. It doesn't make sense, but it fits the point of the story. Edward did have A LOT of mood swings and so many flaws, but it was written by a female author. What I am trying to say is, he doesn't function like a man! I understand what you are trying to say here, but you've got to respect what she was trying to do. The idea of the whole thing affected a lot of people, no? Then it is worth some praise. Chill. You were feeling the book a bit too much. And saying you are going to read the other books anyway was stupid. It shows that in some way, shape, of form, you liked the book. Over-exaggerating your hatred for little things was a classic defensive method because you don't feel like you can be on both sides. You have to absolutely hate it or absolutely love it. I'm neither. Hopefully if you read the other books in the series, you won't hate it so much but respect the idea. If you write an other review on the series, don't be so inconsiderate and rude. Geez.
Amber wrote: "Yea, Bella was stupid. Edward was weird but he lost a lot of his humanity when he became a vampire, so stalking wasn't so awkward then. The idea that they sparkle was hilarious. It doesn't make sen..."
"but you've got to respect what she was trying to do." Nope. No. No, I do not. I have to acknowledge what the book was trying to do, sure! But I do not have to respect it. Nor do I have to be nice or sugar-coat my opinions. Don't pull the shaming "be nice!" card here, because it has no effect on me, sister. :)
Did you do anything but skim a couple paragraphs? Really? I don't know how many times I have to say that I didn't bother with the rest of the series. Right there at the top, right smack in between some parentheses, it says that. There's even some bold in there!
And the book is not worth praise merely because a whole lot of other people found something to like about it. What a terrible idea, to think that I must find something good in a bit of media just because so many other people liked it. I also find it offensive to state that a female author doesn't know how to write a man, but you just keep thinking that. Sure thing, sugar. Sure thing.
This is the only book I have rated/reviewed so negatively. If you look at my profile, my aggregate rating is a 3.92. That means I generally like things! Quite a lot! My review does in fact talk about some of the good things I found in the book. I even used the phrase "truly awesome" in there. So come on now. I clearly don't have trouble "being on both sides."
I simply, plainly, truly did not like the book and I have no trouble being clear about it. I didn't in 2008, I don't now. But let's go with this: you don't supply your painfully amateur psychoanalysis based on a snarky book review, and I won't think you're ridiculous for leaving a negative and judgmental comment on a total stranger's review and calling her stupid. How's that?
Clare wrote: "Amber wrote: "Yea, Bella was stupid. Edward was weird but he lost a lot of his humanity when he became a vampire, so stalking wasn't so awkward then. The idea that they sparkle was hilarious. It do..."
Hahahahaha! A great review of a horrible book followed by an even better response X)
I could not agree more with you. Pathetic.
i think the book was good and it is not terrible or pathetic.
why are u haten twilght i dont care if u read all the books keep ur hatin to ur self
Tyler wrote: "why are u haten twilght i dont care if u read all the books keep ur hatin to ur self"
It's not "hatin", it's a valid opinion of a book that I, as well as many others, happen to agree with. Please learn the difference between subjective and objective.
oh, this comment is the best I've read on this book. my own comment of the books ludicrousness doesn't even compare to how spot on your review is. well done.
I'm secretly writing a children's fantasy novel. I would love some feedback.
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I love the way you explained it all.
Media is always open to
interpretation, and one person's favorite book may be in another's garbage.
I can only agree so much because I couldn't actually finish the book but I read enough to know I agree with you...
I'm not happy about the fact that Bella is quite weak and doesn't seem to defend herself often. This might give people the idea that all women are like this, when they're not.
Thank you for writing this review so I have an excuse not to read this...but I might anyway just to see how bad it is.
I am trying not to let this review get to me. I completely respect your opinion and get where your coming from. I just don't understand how some people can think this way. I have realized your aspects of this book, but for some reason I just can't not overlook the great happiness this book brings me when I read it.
I disagree with you tremendously Clare. This is a very good book. Bella isn't stupid or an idiot... she is just in love. Bella has never had a boyfriend before and when she finds Edward she finds something intriguing about him. He's mysterious and secretive. Some girls actually like guys that are hard to figure out. Bella loves hard and can't help the feelings that Edward had awakened inside of her.
Moving on to Edward. Ok. I'm Team Jacob all the way, but Edward is a good guy. I understand what you're saying about how he could stay away from her, but Like he said in the book and movie "you're like a drug to me, like my own personal fix of heroine." Her scent is so alluring to him that he can't stand how he is weak around her. Second, he's not a stalker. Ok, I understand how it's creepy how he watches her sleep, but it's like he has this sense/need to protect her no matter what. He loves Bella and think about it... he was the only one in his family who didn't have anyone. Now that he's found Bella... he has that person. His moods fluctuate so much because he has the naad to protect Bella and keep her safe. Also some of the things she says upsets him because she should accept what he says to he like compliments.
I know that everyone wants to find their "one" someday. What person doesn't want to find their true love. Teenage girls love hard and can't help but seem foolish or idiotic because their in love, and sometimes love makes you do crazy things. Bella talks about his beauty because compared to him she's below average. In her eyes, he's like a god and she's like an insignificant being.
In the end, Twilight is the BEST love story that I have read so far in my life.
Love this review. I tried being nice in my review but this is honest and totally awesome. LOVE IT!!
I totally disagree. This book was amazing...........
You are much too critical! How dare you criticize anyone like that!! Do you even know how hard it is to write a novel? Why don't you try and you'll understand! Keep your pessimistic opinions in your mouth!
Karissa wrote: "You are much too critical! How dare you criticize anyone like that!! Do you even know how hard it is to write a novel? Why don't you try and you'll understand! Keep your pessimistic opinions in you..."
Hi Karissa! I have every idea how hard it is to try to write a novel. :)
I disliked the book as much as you seem to dislike my review, so I think our pessimism might work out evenly.
Elaine wrote: "I am trying not to let this review get to me. I completely respect your opinion and get where your coming from. I just don't understand how some people can think this way. I have realized your aspe..."
Elaine--I don't feel negative about people that like Twilight, not on the whole! :) Your comment is one of the fairer, kinder ones. It's great that it brings you happiness when you read it, and that you found something you love dearly. We just have differing opinions, and that's okay! I like plenty of stuff that other people dismiss. :)
By the time I read three pages I get bored and just watch the movie
I heard that Meyer wrote Twilight from Edward's perspective, Midnight Sun. Hopefully it won't make me think "is that how all teenage girls act, or is it just her?" throughout the whole saga.
For everyone upset about this review, I'm not sure you understand the point of reviews. It's summing up your OPINION of the book. I have never come across a book on goodreads that doesn't have at least one bad review.
As someone who has occupied both camps (I read this book at fourteen and though it was amazing, then reread it a few years later and was shocked and disgusted by every flaw you have pointed out above) I can pretty much empathize with every commenter here. It's okay to like Twilight. There's a reason this book is so well-known; people actually do like it.
However, it's rather pointless to get upset over the fact that someone else on the Internet disliked the book (and articulated clearly and thoughtfully the reasons why she disliked it).
I can understand why someone would be drawn to a love story where the girl who thinks she is quite plain and boring is the object of obsession for a ridiculously attractive and powerful man. That's the basis of most romance stories and Meyer took it to the extreme. I can even understand why someone would enjoy the story line. But the one thing I could not get past upon reading it at an older age is that the writing is just not very good. Now, that doesn't mean a books death, necessarily, (have read books before that I though were quite good despite the poor writing) but claiming that Bella was purposely shallow or that the internal monologues were supposed to be long-winded and inarticulate, I think is a little bit of a leap. There are ways this kind of writing can be done well (think American Psycho: the character spends a whole chapter explaining what he does of a morning but you can tell the author planned it this way. Though I'm not sure there is a lot of overlap between American Psycho and Twilight fans).
I think the biggest clue that this book is not very well written is the sheer number of people who have NEVER finished a book but LOVED Twilight. That isn't an indicator of the quality of the writing; you have never heard of anyone who said they have never finished a book but LOVED Lord of the Rings or Moby Dick. But that's okay! It was her first book, and with every book she releases, her writing does actually improve. Not to the level of a George R.R. Martin, say, (the king of ridiculously long and detailed paragraphs), but better. But alas, I think her popularity has ensured that anyone who read Twilight and disliked it, will probably never take a chance on any of her future books, no matter how well they are generally received.
I agree with you, ma'am, and I have read all four books in this series, I cannot stand but a bit of it. Alice's story was intreging, Carlisle's tale was captivating, and, even Rosalie's life was interesting, those with probably be the only parts I read from the series ever again.
Edward seems to be a idiot, going for what his heart wants and not listening to himself to stay away from Bella. Maybe I think to much, but this seems to be and over-romanticism of vampires, as I stated in my own review.
Hey my name is Clare and I hate twilight
I totally agree he wins the creepy stalker
Oh Stephanie Meyer you just had to share this bookish-like thing with the rest of the world didn't you? This is a sad sad waste of over 250 pieces of paper
I'm sorry trees I'm sorry
Harry Potter isn't like that. The fact that we can't listen to Twilight in a smart persons head annoys me and makes me hate Twilight. Do we have to listen to Harry Potter inside dumb-Dudley's head? No.
Harry Potter tells you to stay loyal to your friends and fight for others lives, The Hunger Games tell you to fight so someone else doesn't have to and good ol' Twilight tells you how important it is to have a boyfriend.
See my point. Thank you for reading my comment and never, ever say that Harry Potter is down to Twilights freaking level.
Tyler wrote: "why are u haten twilght i dont care if u read all the books keep ur hatin to ur self"
The point of being able to review these books is to be able to express your opinion on the subject. Her "hatin" is an opinion of the book and is just that her opinion. She isn't forcing you to share the opinion. Also, it is perfectly alright to hate on a book if you didn't like it.
Don't bother- the rest are just as bad.
Can you not be so rude someone worked really hard on this book and you need to just appreciate it
Catherine A Barnes wrote: "Can you not be so rude someone worked really hard on this book and you need to just appreciate it"
Just because someone worked hard on a book doesn't mean someone should be forced to like it. She, like the rest of us, is entitled to her own opinions. What Clare wrote was a good review based on her own interpretation of what I also consider a horrible book. So no, she doesn't "need to appreciate" anything
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I read this comment before I read Twilight, and I thought I would HATE this book. After reading the whole series and seriously contemplating it, I came to a conclusion. I love the whole saga. Of course your review is your own opinion and I have no problem with that, I do find myself largly disagreeing with a lot you wrote. You seem to portray Edward as selfish, because he connects with Bella even though he is aware of the deadly risk Bella is put in when she is simply next to him. In the book, and the shor Novella of Twilight in Edward's point of view, Edward starts off by trying to stay away from Bella. He tries to switch out of the class he has with Bella. Edward even moves from Forks to the Denali coven in Alaska because he didn't want to hurt Bella. Edward couldn't resist the urge and comes back. Yet he doesn't tak to Bella for two weeks, and when he does Edward warns Bella to stay away from him. I understand your opinipn, but Edward tried to stay away. He was unsuccessful, but he tried. I also don't find Bella's reasoning of Edward: stupid. Yes it was a daring move for her to make, but stupid is a little harsh. Bella was attracted to Edward. He was alluring with his secrets, strength, and speed. When she finds out he is a vampire she has already fallen in love with him. You can sense (at least I could sense) Bella waa afraid a few times of what Edward is capable of, she was never afraid of Edward himself. Bella was passionate enough about Edward to see the human in him. To not just see the monster he thought himself of. Isn't that far from shallow? I agree that Bella sometimes made stupid decsions when she could have made many other safe choices. Nobody ever said Bella was the perfect heroine though. Bella is young and unwise. She is clumsy, unathletic, and at times a bit unsocial. For me though all of those qualities in Bella made the book more real for me. Bella isn't selfish or shallow as you mentioned in the beginning of your review about the main characters. When Bella saw her mom unhappy she moved to Forks. Forks made Bella unhappy herself, but she stayed their for her mother's sake. Edward thought of Bella as a 'silent martyr'. Bella never complained allowed about being unhappy. She tried making the best out of the situation, and therefore I find Bella partially selfless.The romance between Edward and Bella maybe a bit young and unwise. You said their relationship was controlled by just hormones and lust, but again I do disagree with your opinion on that. Bella maybe young, but Edward has been living for over a century. When he thinks he loves Bella it obviously isn't hormones or a crush. Bella risks her life for Edward because even though he is dangerous Bella is happy and content being with him. Isn't that enough? Bella is happy with Edward, and even though it's reckless of Bella at least her and Edward aren't giving in by listening to everyone else by not being together. Have you ever heard that poem "Annabelle Lee" by Edgar Allen Poe? People said that they were too young to be together. They tried tearing them apart, because people said they shouldn't be together. Edward and Bella are doing the same thing.
I'm not trying to be annoying by disagreeing with your review. You are aloud to have your own opinion. Twilight may not have the best writing mechanics, but the characters are easily relatable. I love the whole story overall, and the romance is deep and true. The Twilight Saga is my favorite book series. I still haven't found a book or a series I like better. To be honest Twilight changed my life a little. I hope you haven't found my comment contradicting your oponion of Twilight rude. I really needed to put my opinion out there.
Amanda wrote: "I read this comment before I read Twilight, and I thought I would HATE this book. After reading the whole series and seriously contemplating it, I came to a conclusion. I love the whole saga. Of co..."Definitely put up your own review, Amanda! :) If you haven't already!
If I could like your review a million times I would. It is refreshing to see I am not the only who finds Bella and Edwards relationship idiotic and based more on lust than love along with someone who agrees Edward is a selfish manipulative jerk.
Abby wrote: "If I could like your review a million times I would. It is refreshing to see I am not the only who finds Bella and Edwards relationship idiotic and based more on lust than love along with someone w..."yep it is. I hate how this type of romance gets glorified in modern literature. If Twilight was an allusion to Hades and Persephone-that would've been OK. Heck even Persephone was some personality and had an overprotective parent. I always got the sense that Bella's father was absent-minded
lol. agreed. the first one totally sucks...
Yea, Bella was stupid. Edward was weird but he lost a lot of his humanity when he became a vampire, so stalking wasn't so awkward then. The idea that they sparkle was hilarious. It doesn't make sense, but it fits the point of the story. Edward did have A LOT of mood swings and so many flaws, but it was written by a female author. What I am trying to say is, he doesn't function like a man! I understand what you are trying to say here, but you've got to respect what she was trying to do. The idea of the whole thing affected a lot of people, no? Then it is worth some praise. Chill. You were feeling the book a bit too much. And saying you are going to read the other books anyway was stupid. It shows that in some way, shape, of form, you liked the book. Over-exaggerating your hatred for little things was a classic defensive method because you don't feel like you can be on both sides. You have to absolutely hate it or absolutely love it. I'm neither. Hopefully if you read the other books in the series, you won't hate it so much but respect the idea. If you write an other review on the series, don't be so inconsiderate and rude. Geez.
Amber wrote: "Yea, Bella was stupid. Edward was weird but he lost a lot of his humanity when he became a vampire, so stalking wasn't so awkward then. The idea that they sparkle was hilarious. It doesn't make sen...""but you've got to respect what she was trying to do." Nope. No. No, I do not. I have to acknowledge what the book was trying to do, sure! But I do not have to respect it. Nor do I have to be nice or sugar-coat my opinions. Don't pull the shaming "be nice!" card here, because it has no effect on me, sister. :)
Did you do anything but skim a couple paragraphs? Really? I don't know how many times I have to say that I didn't bother with the rest of the series. Right there at the top, right smack in between some parentheses, it says that. There's even some bold in there!
And the book is not worth praise merely because a whole lot of other people found something to like about it. What a terrible idea, to think that I must find something good in a bit of media just because so many other people liked it. I also find it offensive to state that a female author doesn't know how to write a man, but you just keep thinking that. Sure thing, sugar. Sure thing.
This is the only book I have rated/reviewed so negatively. If you look at my profile, my aggregate rating is a 3.92. That means I generally like things! Quite a lot! My review does in fact talk about some of the good things I found in the book. I even used the phrase "truly awesome" in there. So come on now. I clearly don't have trouble "being on both sides."
I simply, plainly, truly did not like the book and I have no trouble being clear about it. I didn't in 2008, I don't now. But let's go with this: you don't supply your painfully amateur psychoanalysis based on a snarky book review, and I won't think you're ridiculous for leaving a negative and judgmental comment on a total stranger's review and calling her stupid. How's that?
Clare wrote: "Amber wrote: "Yea, Bella was stupid. Edward was weird but he lost a lot of his humanity when he became a vampire, so stalking wasn't so awkward then. The idea that they sparkle was hilarious. It do..."Hahahahaha! A great review of a horrible book followed by an even better response X)
I could not agree more with you. Pathetic.
i think the book was good and it is not terrible or pathetic.
why are u haten twilght i dont care if u read all the books keep ur hatin to ur self
Tyler wrote: "why are u haten twilght i dont care if u read all the books keep ur hatin to ur self"It's not "hatin", it's a valid opinion of a book that I, as well as many others, happen to agree with. Please learn the difference between subjective and objective.
oh, this comment is the best I've read on this book. my own comment of the books ludicrousness doesn't even compare to how spot on your review is. well done.
I know a lot of people hate this book and make fun of it. Half these people haven't even read the books, or they've just seen the movies. So feel free to be like everyone else and decide to hate them.
I'm not obsessed with them or anything, but I read them before they become popular and I really do love these books. Bella is a character everyone can relate to in some way, especially me; she's clumsy, guarded, sort of an introvert, and while she's no tomboy she's definitely not girly. She has trouble relating to other girls.
So Bella is a character that many people hold close to their heart. She's one of those characters that can act like a friend.
Next, the love triangle. It's realistic, and laid out perfectly. She's torn between her childhood friend who's more like brother but loves her, and Edward -- the charming, mysterious new guy in town who quickly grows loving and protective over her.
Also, Stephanie Meyers is an amazing author and these books are well-written; the sentence flow is flawless, there are tons of perfectly-placed twists and turns, and she writes in a way that makes us understand Bella's character right off the bat. These attributes get more and more clear throughout the books as Meyers grows as a writer.
Also, Bella IS afraid of Edward, especially in the beginning, she just trusts him over that. She just loves him and there's a DEEPER MEANING AND LESSON HERE YOU MISSED: Love is stronger than fear.
I'm not obsessed with them or anything, but I read them before they become popular and I really do love these books. Bella is a character everyone can relate to in some way, especially me; she's clumsy, guarded, sort of an introvert, and while she's no tomboy she's definitely not girly. She has trouble relating to other girls.
So Bella is a character that many people hold close to their heart. She's one of those characters that can act like a friend.
Next, the love triangle. It's realistic, and laid out perfectly. She's torn between her childhood friend who's more like brother but loves her, and Edward -- the charming, mysterious new guy in town who quickly grows loving and protective over her.
Also, Stephanie Meyers is an amazing author and these books are well-written; the sentence flow is flawless, there are tons of perfectly-placed twists and turns, and she writes in a way that makes us understand Bella's character right off the bat. These attributes get more and more clear throughout the books as Meyers grows as a writer.
Also, Bella IS afraid of Edward, especially in the beginning, she just trusts him over that. She just loves him and there's a DEEPER MEANING AND LESSON HERE YOU MISSED: Love is stronger than fear.
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I love the way you explained it all.
Media is always open tointerpretation, and one person's favorite book may be in another's garbage.
I can only agree so much because I couldn't actually finish the book but I read enough to know I agree with you...
I'm not happy about the fact that Bella is quite weak and doesn't seem to defend herself often. This might give people the idea that all women are like this, when they're not.
Thank you for writing this review so I have an excuse not to read this...but I might anyway just to see how bad it is.
I am trying not to let this review get to me. I completely respect your opinion and get where your coming from. I just don't understand how some people can think this way. I have realized your aspects of this book, but for some reason I just can't not overlook the great happiness this book brings me when I read it.
I disagree with you tremendously Clare. This is a very good book. Bella isn't stupid or an idiot... she is just in love. Bella has never had a boyfriend before and when she finds Edward she finds something intriguing about him. He's mysterious and secretive. Some girls actually like guys that are hard to figure out. Bella loves hard and can't help the feelings that Edward had awakened inside of her.Moving on to Edward. Ok. I'm Team Jacob all the way, but Edward is a good guy. I understand what you're saying about how he could stay away from her, but Like he said in the book and movie "you're like a drug to me, like my own personal fix of heroine." Her scent is so alluring to him that he can't stand how he is weak around her. Second, he's not a stalker. Ok, I understand how it's creepy how he watches her sleep, but it's like he has this sense/need to protect her no matter what. He loves Bella and think about it... he was the only one in his family who didn't have anyone. Now that he's found Bella... he has that person. His moods fluctuate so much because he has the naad to protect Bella and keep her safe. Also some of the things she says upsets him because she should accept what he says to he like compliments.
I know that everyone wants to find their "one" someday. What person doesn't want to find their true love. Teenage girls love hard and can't help but seem foolish or idiotic because their in love, and sometimes love makes you do crazy things. Bella talks about his beauty because compared to him she's below average. In her eyes, he's like a god and she's like an insignificant being.
In the end, Twilight is the BEST love story that I have read so far in my life.
Love this review. I tried being nice in my review but this is honest and totally awesome. LOVE IT!!
I totally disagree. This book was amazing...........
You are much too critical! How dare you criticize anyone like that!! Do you even know how hard it is to write a novel? Why don't you try and you'll understand! Keep your pessimistic opinions in your mouth!
Karissa wrote: "You are much too critical! How dare you criticize anyone like that!! Do you even know how hard it is to write a novel? Why don't you try and you'll understand! Keep your pessimistic opinions in you..."Hi Karissa! I have every idea how hard it is to try to write a novel. :)
I disliked the book as much as you seem to dislike my review, so I think our pessimism might work out evenly.
Elaine wrote: "I am trying not to let this review get to me. I completely respect your opinion and get where your coming from. I just don't understand how some people can think this way. I have realized your aspe..."Elaine--I don't feel negative about people that like Twilight, not on the whole! :) Your comment is one of the fairer, kinder ones. It's great that it brings you happiness when you read it, and that you found something you love dearly. We just have differing opinions, and that's okay! I like plenty of stuff that other people dismiss. :)
By the time I read three pages I get bored and just watch the movie
I don't need to finish reading your review to know that I AGREE WITH YOU COMPLETELY!
I heard that Meyer wrote Twilight from Edward's perspective, Midnight Sun. Hopefully it won't make me think "is that how all teenage girls act, or is it just her?" throughout the whole saga.
For everyone upset about this review, I'm not sure you understand the point of reviews. It's summing up your OPINION of the book. I have never come across a book on goodreads that doesn't have at least one bad review. As someone who has occupied both camps (I read this book at fourteen and though it was amazing, then reread it a few years later and was shocked and disgusted by every flaw you have pointed out above) I can pretty much empathize with every commenter here. It's okay to like Twilight. There's a reason this book is so well-known; people actually do like it.
However, it's rather pointless to get upset over the fact that someone else on the Internet disliked the book (and articulated clearly and thoughtfully the reasons why she disliked it).
I can understand why someone would be drawn to a love story where the girl who thinks she is quite plain and boring is the object of obsession for a ridiculously attractive and powerful man. That's the basis of most romance stories and Meyer took it to the extreme. I can even understand why someone would enjoy the story line. But the one thing I could not get past upon reading it at an older age is that the writing is just not very good. Now, that doesn't mean a books death, necessarily, (have read books before that I though were quite good despite the poor writing) but claiming that Bella was purposely shallow or that the internal monologues were supposed to be long-winded and inarticulate, I think is a little bit of a leap. There are ways this kind of writing can be done well (think American Psycho: the character spends a whole chapter explaining what he does of a morning but you can tell the author planned it this way. Though I'm not sure there is a lot of overlap between American Psycho and Twilight fans).
I think the biggest clue that this book is not very well written is the sheer number of people who have NEVER finished a book but LOVED Twilight. That isn't an indicator of the quality of the writing; you have never heard of anyone who said they have never finished a book but LOVED Lord of the Rings or Moby Dick. But that's okay! It was her first book, and with every book she releases, her writing does actually improve. Not to the level of a George R.R. Martin, say, (the king of ridiculously long and detailed paragraphs), but better. But alas, I think her popularity has ensured that anyone who read Twilight and disliked it, will probably never take a chance on any of her future books, no matter how well they are generally received.
I agree with you, ma'am, and I have read all four books in this series, I cannot stand but a bit of it. Alice's story was intreging, Carlisle's tale was captivating, and, even Rosalie's life was interesting, those with probably be the only parts I read from the series ever again.Edward seems to be a idiot, going for what his heart wants and not listening to himself to stay away from Bella. Maybe I think to much, but this seems to be and over-romanticism of vampires, as I stated in my own review.
Hey my name is Clare and I hate twilight
I totally agree he wins the creepy stalker
Oh Stephanie Meyer you just had to share this bookish-like thing with the rest of the world didn't you? This is a sad sad waste of over 250 pieces of paper I'm sorry trees I'm sorry
Harry Potter isn't like that. The fact that we can't listen to Twilight in a smart persons head annoys me and makes me hate Twilight. Do we have to listen to Harry Potter inside dumb-Dudley's head? No. Harry Potter tells you to stay loyal to your friends and fight for others lives, The Hunger Games tell you to fight so someone else doesn't have to and good ol' Twilight tells you how important it is to have a boyfriend.
See my point. Thank you for reading my comment and never, ever say that Harry Potter is down to Twilights freaking level.
Tyler wrote: "why are u haten twilght i dont care if u read all the books keep ur hatin to ur self"The point of being able to review these books is to be able to express your opinion on the subject. Her "hatin" is an opinion of the book and is just that her opinion. She isn't forcing you to share the opinion. Also, it is perfectly alright to hate on a book if you didn't like it.
Don't bother- the rest are just as bad.
Can you not be so rude someone worked really hard on this book and you need to just appreciate it
Catherine A Barnes wrote: "Can you not be so rude someone worked really hard on this book and you need to just appreciate it"Just because someone worked hard on a book doesn't mean someone should be forced to like it. She, like the rest of us, is entitled to her own opinions. What Clare wrote was a good review based on her own interpretation of what I also consider a horrible book. So no, she doesn't "need to appreciate" anything
So my problem with how inflamed an alarming amount of women get over these books is not because they are bad but because they are meant to entertain young girls not older women. (Even though I believe the morals the books sends to young girls are not good ones so they shouldn't be read by girls, but I digress.) Come on ladies! It's ok to like them but how much is too much?