mind numbing
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Something about the hype surrounding this book made it both more appealing, and also less.
Less, because it most definitely did not live up to the hype. More, because the fact that I wasn't completely engrossed in this one makes me want to continue reading the series to see if it gets better - because why would people become so obsessed over a book if it wasn't any good?
I rated this book 2 stars instead of 1 because it does serve a purpose. I read it on a very long train journey across the UK, and it passed to time - easy to blow through without thinking much about plot, almost impossible to get lost in, even when dosing. It also has a nice cover, and the UK edition is a lovely matte black I really enjoyed.
The writing itself is very simple, and quite flowery. i doubt I could say much more than has already been said about the writing though. humourous at times without meaning to be, due to the overly dramatic prose.
Though at the same time that *I* personally didn;t like the book, I can also see why young girls adore it. You fall in love with Edward along with Bella, you forgive his flaws, and see only his beauty. There isn't too much action, but the focus is more on romance, which is something I would be more interested in at 15.
wouldn't re-read this one, but would recommend it for someone who wants an easy read, for a plane, long trip, or even a book to read while taking a bath.
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greatest romance series
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One of my all-time favourite series. Writing style is excellent, and the plot progression along the series is subtle but very progressively effective. Beautiful romance novel, definately a must-read!
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Read it in 2 days, what more can I say!
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I'm an avid reader, but this is the first time I've been so drawn to a story, I just had to read this quickly, and when it was over, I only wanted to read more!
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The Lion And The Lamb
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I'm a latecomer to the "Twilight" series, but I just finished reading the first book, and I have to say, it was a page turner from start to finish. I have purchased the rest of the books, and cannot wait to start reading again. I am very anxious to see the movie when it comes out this weekend, and I'm trusting that it lives up to the hype, and also the expectations that fans of the book have been anticipating. There wasn't one dull moment in this book, I had a very hard time putting it down.
I hope that the movie will capture the true chemistry and emotion between Edward and Bella, that Stephenie Meyer made us feel in the book. Maybe it was a certain look between the two of them, or the unspoken love that they both felt, whatever it was that gripped us in the book, it is important that we experience that again as we watch their lives unfold on the big screen. The chemistry between these two actors has to be present on screen, or something will be greatly lost in the movie. Judging by the previews I've seen so far, I feel that they will not disappoint the fans. I believe that Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart will deliver two characters so emotionally charged, that it will leave us all begging for the future sequels.
I disagree with any statements that this is a book that will only appeal to teenagers. I am WAY WAY past my teenage years, and this is one of the best books I have ever read. I cannot speak for the next three books as I have yet to read them, but I feel that they will be equally as good, and as captivating as the first. Whether the person reading is young, or young at heart, this first book gives the reader a sense of hope, that true love and romance is still alive, and that there might actually be someone willing to die for the person they love, and always be at their side to protect them. Okay, yes, it's just a novel, but it gives us all a reason to dream, and maybe escape for a few hours from life in the real world. Edward and Bella may yet be the greatest couple ever created, and I cannot wait to see what transpires as their incredible story continues.
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Disappointingly painful
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Twilight and its sequels took the teen horror romance sub-genre by storm, and it is easily understandable why; while Stephanie Meyer undoubtedly has some skills weaving a good narrative, her subject matter is hopelessly mundane and lacking in good foresight.
One dares think that the vast majority of the abilities, traits and twists she uses in her book, while arguably appropriate, are fraught with stereotypical views worthy of any tortured goth-like tween, and her main character's unsurprising battered woman syndrome attribute does nothing to alleviate the weight of this impending feeling of "I know where this is going" waiting to crush you like an obese vampire hungry for blood after a month of forced starvation.
I recommend this book only as a study of what to do to become an instant success in an increasingly populated literary niche, and what not to do in order to avoid imposing yet another pedestrian, impossible vampire/human romance book unto the world.
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