Alice answers “Why do people hate this book so much? They...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1):

Why do people hate this book so much? They should't even be allowed to

Alice Well, maybe because it's the epitome of an abusive relationship in sheep's clothing disguised as a desirable romance. Maybe it's because its protagoni…moreWell, maybe because it's the epitome of an abusive relationship in sheep's clothing disguised as a desirable romance. Maybe it's because its protagonist is the Queen of Mary-Sue's and her love interest happens to be a stalker - yet people still aspire to be like them. Maybe it's because it condones things like abuse and pedophilia and romanticizes it. Maybe it's because it's filled with so much fluttery purple prose that it could sprout rainbows.

Or maybe it's because we all have our own opinions. Just a thought, you know.(less)

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Alice Also, I have read the first three Twilight books, for your information.
Jul 25, 2015 01:06PM · flag

RbbieFrah Yeah they’re free to sow negativity but they are not free from the consequences .That’s what free will is all about .So we can be rewarded for being l ...more
Jul 13, 2017 01:58PM · flag

RbbieFrah “Well, maybe because it's the epitome of an abusive relationship in sheep's clothing disguised as a desirable romance.”(says she)
(story says) Edward “Well, maybe because it's the epitome of an abusive relationship in sheep's clothing disguised as a desirable romance.”(says she)
(story says) Edward saves her life , sings her lullabies to sleep, takes her to the prom , takes her to a restaurant and does not look at the flirtly waitress but only at Bella ( she loves it ) she feel safe around him , there is clear and present danger and when there is clear and present danger security tightens ( we don’t say the presidents body guards are abusive when they shove him in a car to protect him from an assassin –bust lets not confuse the lady with the facts that she was being protected from vampires tryig to kill her ) she’s made up her mind .

Maybe it's because its protagonist is the Queen of Mary-Sue's and her love interest happens to be a stalker - yet people still aspire to be like them. ( says she)
(Story says) :Edward in one or those guys , who make straight A’s , Who are held in high esteem by all their teachers , who don’t smoke , drink , or take drugs , whose father is a very renown physician and a credit to the local hospital . Who save girlslives from a speeding cars and a gangs of rapists . Whose family is respected by the local police chief . Who have a lot of wealth , dress very well and are of immaculate hygiene . Whom they feel a onepointed love for . Because I just described EDWARD to a T as shown in the story .
There were no implied threats , harassment or intimidation RATHER Edward was PROTECTIVE of Bella and made her FEEL SAFE . He saved her life from an skidding car . He saved her from a group of rapists .
When Bella saw Edward her face would lite up with a smile as if the light of her life had just walked in . Bella was joyful and relieved when ever Edward showed up . She was looking LONGINGLY for him and LOVINGLY at him . Stalking by definition is Unwanted attention that causes fear in the stalked .
Stalking is one sided . Bella wants to kiss and even “make love” with Edward but it is Edward who demonstrates good old fashioned morality and they end up just talking all night or he reads poems to her or sings lullabys to her . I think that is sweet . I don’t think that is stalking which by the above definitions implies sexual or physical harassment. Bella stated over and over “you wont hurt me – I trust you – lets hang out “ Edward is the one who says “ That’s is not a good idea . its not safe for you “ Edwards attention is not stalking but solicited by Bella .
Edward is a classically trained pianist which is more in character with a highly refined gentlemen than a stalker . Insits on meeting Bella’s Dad when he takes her out on their first date like a perfect gentle man . Bellas father is the chief or police and says “ I like those Cullen’s kids a lot better than ome of these local hell raisers – They are good kids “ Edward is very considerate of Bella . He wants Bella to have all the normal human experiences . He refuses Bella’s request to turn her into a vampire . (though that would make it easier for him he wants what is best for her at his own expense . Takes her to the prom . etc etc . Stalkers do not usually want to meet the father of the stalked especially when he is the police chief .( but lets not confuse the lady with the facts she’s made up her mind )

Maybe it's because it condones things like abuse and pedophilia and romanticizes it. (says she )
STORY SAYS : People who call Jason’s imprinting on Renezme “pediphilism” can just get their minds out of the gutter!
Stephanie makes it VERY clear that if a mature wolf boy imprints on a toddler girl . The personality of the wolf boy becomes like a devoted servant of the object or his love . He becomes highly devoted to the infant like a noble knight living to serve to a royal princess. The child will age . The wolf boy will remain ageless . So at some point the wolf boy will be in total devotion to an 80 year old woman .He will love her as much when she is 80 and he is 25 as he did when she was 25 but in the appropriate way
. When the child becomes a mature woman it wants a husband . When the child become an old woman she wants a dutiful affectionate grandson . As she ages the ageless wolf boy will selflessly fulfill her desires/needs she as she passes from youth to old age . He will lovingly and devotedly serve her - as a father/older brother when she is young , Then as a husband when she is a youth , then as a son when she is old .( but let’s not confuse the lady with what’s written in the book. She’s written her own book over what Stephanie wrote )
Hurt to read this? You had free will to sow what you wanted . You choose to sow lies and hate .choose wiser in the future. ( laugh –its good for ya!!) ...more
Jul 13, 2017 02:29PM · flag

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