Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) Review


by Stephenie Meyer



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mirandaosborne
Lakeland, FL

The first book is fascinating, but not great for kids.

4 star rating

an avid reader

OCT
1
2008
This novel made me feel like a teenager again as I read it, the old heightened emotions recreating themselves within me as I followed the teen characters' melodramas. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and could hardly put it down, but considering the primary audience is under 18, I had to ask myself, would I want my teenagers reading this? The answer is a definite no. The story romanticizes and justifies a kind of love that is 100% self-sacrificing - Bella is perfectly willing to let Edward kill her if that means she can be with him for a few seconds - but yet this all-encompassing love, as far as I can tell, is based almost entirely on Edward's physical appearance and Bella's delicious-smelling blood.These two things and the "love" they ignite are used throughout the novel to justify (on Bella's part) everything from lying to parents and friends, allowing a boy she barely knows to sleep in her bed, and repeatedly putting herself in mortal and quite avoidable danger. All in all, the novel is very enjoyable, but my advice would be not to learn the lessons this book seems to teach.

Last edited on Nov 03, 2008



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mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:30PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:22PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

mirandaosborne wrote on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:22PM

In response to Twlightisthebest's comment from Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM:

I did read the first book, which is the one I was talking about. Having said that, I am now half way through the third book and I agree that Edward is demonstrating good morals. I still feel, however, that in the first book, Bella was too quick to decide - regardless of the actual outcome, which she could not possibly have known at that point - that she could trust Edward with her life and possibly her soul without so much as consulting a single other person. Also, in Twilight (the first book), the only reason that Edward and Bella do not have sex appears to be that Edward is afraid he would lose control and kill her - they do not discuss any moral issue surrounding the action. And regardless of what did or did not happen, I'm sure that as a parent you would be upset to find your daughter sleeping with a boy you disapproved of.
So while I'm still standing by the points I made about the first book, reading the others has changed my mind somewhat as to how appropriate the series is for young readers.

Twlightisthebest wrote on Nov 24, 2008 at 5:30PM

If you read the book you would know that Edward may be in her room every night - but not until they are married do they do things like sex. A3 book before the last they only kiss. If my kids can learn from that I am happy. Because I want them to wait until marriage. So that part of the book was really refreshing.

Twlightisthebest wrote on Nov 24, 2008 at 5:28PM

My 11 year old loved all 4 books. It is ok for ages 8 and up. Because if you read all the books you see that there is great moral taught by Edward. Loved this book & movie.

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