Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) Review


by Stephenie Meyer



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2008 Writer
lilaichee
Palatine, IL

A shallow, immature romance for the middle-school girl audience.

1 star rating

a fiction reader
Cons
    Extremely poorly written characters, More towards young adult

AUG
20
2008
Twilight is a story about Bella, a clumsy, average-looking high school girl, and Edward, an irresistably handsome and charming vampire who "falls in love" with her.  I don't like the book because I felt the love between them was shallow and based on physical desires (he "falls in love" with her because she "smells so good" and the only reason he doesn't suck her dry is so he can smell her as long as possible), Bella is a weak, sometimes annoying character who's clumsiness is supposed to make Edward's physical strength that much more appealing, and Edward is too perfect to be believable (gorgeous, seductive, strong, loving, brave, malisciously playful, flirty, his whole being revolves around HER); personally it was annoying.  I felt this book was for the middle-school girl audience, and that older, more mature women might have a hard time finding the romance stirring, if not silly.  Also, the writing isn't great, with too many cliques and repeated phrases (he's always "smiling at her crookedly").  If you're a young girl who likes super-unrealistic dark romance with action elements, go for it.  Otherwise, don't bother.



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lilaichee wrote on Apr 7, 2009 at 8:13PM

In response to Bobberpug's comment from Apr 7, 2009 at 5:53PM:

It is so nice to hear someone agree with me! All around me all I ever hear are how romantic and wonderful the books are and I just feel like gagging. I formed an opinion about Twilight before I even knew it was that popular, that's why it's so strong:P I agree, Harry Potter is an amazing classic with depth, written by a truly talented writer, while Twilight...I can only see it fading into history, remembered as a fad, as people get over Edward and the story because, like you said...it has no depth:P

Bobberpug wrote on Apr 7, 2009 at 5:53PM

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. I wish I had found it before I read the books...

I read them all in less than two weeks and found myself extremely frustrated at the end. I just could not see the appeal! Unfortunately, I am somewhat of a 'jump on the band wagon' kind of person at times, so I kept trying to see the beauty in the story because everyone around me couldn't stop talking about it. After reading your review, along with a few less detailed, similar opinions, I have decided that the reason I can't get a hold on them is that there is NO CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! These characters are so unbelievably uncomplicated and it is NOT endearing. Four books later, and I still only have a handful of decriptive words for the protagonists. For heaven's sake, J. K. Rowling did a better job with the Harry Potter series and that book WAS for children!!!

this2shallpass19 wrote on Dec 24, 2008 at 10:17PM

I haven't read the series, only watched the movie, but even in the movie, I can see what you are saying.

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