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Twilight
by Stephenie Meyer
For the Young Adult, First in a Series and A-Z reading challenges.
English
434 pages
Atom Books
ISBN: 978-1-904233-65-7
First line: I’d never given much thought to how I would die—though I’d had reason enough in the last few months—but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this.
Back cover blurb:
When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.What Bella does not realize is that the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those she around her at risk. And it might be too late to turn back…
Thoughts: I heard such different accounts of this book as puzzled me exceedingly*. Before I ordered it, I found only positive views in different book blogs. Of course, the second I pressed the confirm button on the book order, the more negative reviews started popping up.
After reading the book myself, I find myself in the camp in the middle. I wasn’t as completely blown away by Edward as others have been, but neither was I completely and utterly annoyed with Bella. Edward is okay, but he’s not one of those fictional characters I see myself falling in love with. As for Bella, I was a little peeved at her over a couple of things (mostly how she treats her father, because I refuse to believe he is as useless at cooking as she makes him out to be. He has, as he himself says, survived on his own for seventeen years, after all).
On the whole, I thought the book was good enough and I definitely want to read the sequels (already ordered them, in fact), but I find myself a bit of a sceptic when it comes to the great Bella/Edward romance. It’s a little too intense for my liking, to be honest. Either way, I do look forward to see where the story is going and this, the first installment, receives a well-deserved B grade.
*See what I did there?
21 Jan 2008 at 02:00
I love this series. Yeah, the Bella/Edward relationship is a bit too intense, and moves a bit too fast, but I love the series. And Edward. ^^
21 Jan 2008 at 02:36
I felt the same way…I certainly didn’t fall in love with Edward, and I think there’s something just weird about finding your ‘soul mate’ at seveteen. I thought it was a really fun read, though!
21 Jan 2008 at 21:16
Nicole, I do think I will end up liking the series as a whole. At least I certainly hope so! Not just a bit too intense, though, but a whole lot. ;)
Eva, I agree that it was a fun read! I had the morning off from work when I started to read it, and it was no mean feat to tear myself away from the book to trundle off to work when I had to (especially since that was just after Jacob Black had told Bella about the vampires).
23 Jan 2008 at 01:02
I have read the series and often wondered how I would have felt about it if I hadn’t heard the all of the hype. My expectations were so high, that I think it was impossible to be blown away. I feel like Bella’s relationship with Edward represents that impossible fairy-tale dream we have about “the one,” although I was amazed at the intensity Meyer was able to evoke of the physical attraction between the two. I just have to wonder what else is their relationship based on?
27 Jan 2008 at 12:45
I really enjoyed this when I read it and will definitely be reading the next two in the series. It’s a shame you weren’t as taken with Twilight, but hopefully you will like the next in the series better.
27 Jan 2008 at 15:41
Chain Reader: I’m not sure that I would have read it if I hadn’t heard of the hype. I saw it in the bookshop once before, in Swedish translation, and the title it’s been given in Swedish is just silly, so based on that, I never would have read it. But I agree that since you hear so much about it, you’ll either have high expectations or be sceptical (I was the latter). From what I can see so far, there’s nothing more than the physical attraction. Which is fine and dandy, I guess, but sometimes I want a little more substance.
Rhinoa: I did enjoy it well enough. I had a hard time putting the book down once I’d started reading it, I just wasn’t blown away by Edward, as so many other people seem to be.
7 Jun 2008 at 23:21
ok..ppl if you havent noticed THIS ROCKS.
7 Jun 2008 at 23:26
ok..first of all TWILIGHT SHOULDNT deserve a B??????? like hello! it should deserve an A+++++++++++! Im like the only one in this conversation that actually likes talking about the book., normally .instead of the collection. I HAVE TO SAY, go READ it before u make a fool of yourself saying how u have the collection and stuff. IF YOU HAVENT READ IT GO SHOOT YOURSELF..or ill do it for you. I MEAN COME ON!. geesssssss like EVA?! who in the world are you to say ‘soul mate” LIKE WTF???? we talk about TWILIGHT cuz of EDWARD..I DONT GIVE A S*** if you dont like EDWARD..well I DO..SO GO FUCK YOURSELF.!
I HATE JACOB BLACK AND EVA!
7 Jun 2008 at 23:30
OH AND EVA…and NICOLE B. yeah…U CAN FIND A SOULMATE AT 17! FUCK ITS THE REAL WORLD..PPL FIND EACHOTHER AT 13..so like GET A LIFE? WHY WOULD U EVEN BOTHER SATYING THAT SHIT ABOUT TWILIGHT..if you hate that then LIKE..wow! =\ U PPL HAVE NO LIFE…U NEED TO USE A BRAIN ONCE IN A WHILE! GOSHHHHHHH. :|
yeah. so like I MRS.CULLEN! if you ahve a problem with the age 17 then like wow. WHO CARES.its a book with beautiful story. GOSH. GOOOOODD JOBBBB STEPHANIE MEYER.
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14 Dec 2008 at 23:28
hey does anyone know about midnight sun?
24 Feb 2009 at 04:25
Hey my name is Shelby i am 12 and the twilight series are very cool books i love them thank u stephanie meyer for having such creativity.
16 Mar 2009 at 20:04
Hey, i’m Emma and ok number one. TWILIGHT IS THE BEST THING EVER! call me sad, i really couldn’t care. Number two i agree with Nicole B. The relationship was a bit too fast i mean… – ok, first of all anyone who hasnt read the book look away until you see CAPS- the relatinship was a bit fast i mean, he left and came back and then they were like together after like 2 mins of talking and they -bella and edward- were like saying they were in love with each other after like a few days or a week whatever ok n finally HOW COULD ANYONE NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH EDWARD?? your all crazy! he sounds totally georgous, just like they guy who plays him in the movie… i luv twilight!!! well done Stephenie!!!
27 Mar 2009 at 20:25
Hey I fell in love with the seres and love all the characters….
I know that Stephenie wants to make midnight sun and all but I would love to learn more bout rennesme and jacob’s relationship from birth and so on….. but that is my opinion. :D
28 Mar 2009 at 16:59
HI I ABSOLUTELY <3 THE TWILIGHT SAGA IM WONDERING IF U WILL CREATE A 5TH BOOK OF BELLA AS A VAMP CAUSE THAT WOULD B TOTALLY AWESOME N IF U DO WAT WILL U CALL IT
30 Mar 2009 at 23:44
Stepanie how do u get to the website that bella go to cause i cant find it i rally want to get to it to check it out and also TWILIGHT IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is there going to be a second ? i love TWILIGHT THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT !! and Emma your right who could not fall in love with Edward hes georgous
30 Mar 2009 at 23:46
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO I LOVE TWILIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!
30 Mar 2009 at 23:47
woop i meant really lol
30 Apr 2009 at 21:48
do any of you guys know stepinie meyers email adresse
12 May 2009 at 16:10
i think your books are assom and i love you i think you have a good taste of writhing books and yea have a good day
3 Jun 2009 at 03:25
I LOVE TWILIGHT SOOO MUCH i cant stop reading the series i read it over and over.Stephanie is such a FANTASTICAL writer shes sooo amazing i look up to her.I wish i had a guy like EDWARD lol i’d give anything to be bella!!!! :) >.<
3 Jun 2009 at 03:26
I LOVE TWILIGHT SOOO MUCH i cant stop reading the series i read it over and over.Stephanie is such a FANTASTICAL writer shes sooo amazing i look up to her.I wish i had a guy like EDWARD lol i’d give anything to be bella!!!! :) >.<!!!
19 Sep 2009 at 05:53
i just wanted to ask how do you become an author? because ive make some really good storys i just want to make into books to sell and possiblly make them into movies. all my stories are horror or love stories.
19 Sep 2009 at 05:55
Stephenie how did you become an author? i really want to be an author just like you. you inspired me to write stories that make you feel bubbley inside.
19 Sep 2009 at 08:00
how do you become a author?
3 Jan 2010 at 09:05
Hey my friend and I had a good idea for a piece of a twilight book if you decide to write more books about twilight where Alice has a kid (me I look alot like her with my hair fliped out) if you e-mail me back that will meen the world to us and mabe I could send you a pic of me
Liv and friend
p.s. I am only 11 bye the way
21 Apr 2010 at 12:52
Umm im just wondering if your ever going to publish midnight sun? like i know how much it disappointed you to know that someone you trust leaked it on the internet without thinking about you felt, but honestly letting people read it from your sight is kinda frustrating because it ends at a part where i think people really wanted to know how Edward felt but no one will ever find out because you wont finish it i for one think you got to live and forget but also forgive the person and your reason for not writing it is what?? i do think it was wrong of the person who leaked it because it wasnt his choice to do that but also leaving your readers, your FANS in suspense is hard but it is your choice just think about what you are doing.
If you could reply to me it would be great!!
Thanks,
Kassi