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Jul 17, 2008
Nadine in NY Jones
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Started slow but finished strong. The beginning of the book was all about how PERFECT Edward is and how BLISSFUL it is to be back with him and how much Bella just LOVES him - enough already! No one is THAT perfect! I was truly disappointed to find that they were still together, since the previous book allowed for some hope that they would separate. And I found myself wondering: am I SUPPOSED to be disappointed? or is this just bad writing and I'm supposed to be thrilled?
Finally mid-way through ...more
Finally mid-way through ...more
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Am I the only one who thinks her use of the Quileute people as a plot device is fairly ridiculous? White authors appropriating (*or just making up) Indigenous legends-spirituality-history for their own gain is not normally something I'm cool with, and I don't see why I should make some sort of exception for Stephanie Meyer (Barbara Kingsolver on the other hand apparently). But all the critical reviews I've seen make a big deal out of her traditional values and gender roles and I haven't seen any
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not as good as the first book, but still enjoyable.
So poorly written. So enjoyable to read. So embarrassing to admit.
This book was my favorite of the series so far. After I was done with 350+ pages of agonizing horribleness of Bella's whining, the actual story started. It was the most interesting yet and was not a direct result of stupidity of one of the characters. If not for the last 300 pages, this book would have gotten just 2 stars.
My main problem with this book is Bella. She is just so annoying and the way she treats people is awful. I don't want to give too much away, but it will become abundantly clear ...more
My main problem with this book is Bella. She is just so annoying and the way she treats people is awful. I don't want to give too much away, but it will become abundantly clear ...more
This was an awesome book. I like this one better. It was so romancy as the first two. I especially liked the epilogue in this book.
i know, i know, but i've never been one to quit something i've started....
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