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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer MAG

May 30, 2008
By Anonymous

I was never in love with vampires until Twilight came out. I didn’t know it was possible, but Stephenie Meyer changed the stereotypical blood-sucking vampire into a beautiful god-like creature.

In Twilight, an average high school girl, Bella Swan, falls in love with one of the most beautiful boys at her new school, Edward, who happens to be a vampire. What does one call a stunning, mysterious vampire and his stunning, mysterious vampire family? I believe “The Cullens” would suffice.

The author’s style and characters will glue your hands to the book and your eyes to the page. In no time, the book is over. But don’t worry – there are three sequels: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.

Twilight is well written from Bella’s point of view. It feels as though a movie is playing in your head. If you don’t feel that way, have no fear, the actual movie comes out November 21.

Twilight is such a magnificent book that it was a New York Times bestseller. Who would have thought that the idea for such an astonishing book could come from a dream the author had?

The theme is love conquers all, even the supernatural. Nothing stands in the way of love for Edward and Bella. Or does it?

Meyer’s style of writing will have you wanting to believe that there are gorgeous vampires roaming our world and just hopefully there will be Edwards for all of the girls who have fallen in love with this fictional yet breathtaking character. Since the characters’ love is forbidden, it only makes it better. ­After all, forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest.



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TIPs said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 7:50 am
I LOVE the Twilight saga ;)

lil boo said...
on Mar. 10 2011 at 8:54 am
o edward o jacob who really even cares!!!!!

BLyratt BRONZE said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 12:53 pm
BLyratt BRONZE, Wahiawa, Hawaii
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Oops; let me rephrase that: the review makes me want to read it.  Review: 4 stars.  Book: 0.

BLyratt BRONZE said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 12:51 pm
BLyratt BRONZE, Wahiawa, Hawaii
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Typical.  Yet another review of Twilight glorifying the fan-fiction-like piece of junk.  If half the teenagers in the world actually looked at the WORDS and PHRASES themselves and cleared their minds of the fog of "OMGG I LUVE EDWARD OLOLOL" then they might see that it's mediocre reading.

on Mar. 5 2011 at 4:57 pm
DayofRain50 GOLD, Robbinsville, New Jersey
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To be honest, I hated Twilight. I couldn't even finish the second book. The writing is bad, all it is is purple prose and "big words", there is little to no plotline, and the characters are one-dimensional and annoying.

But I must say, this review is written quite well. If I already hadn't read Twilight and made my opinion about it, I might have tried reading after seeing this review.


Gangsta crip said...
on Mar. 4 2011 at 7:26 am
Nice review! it was very informing!

RozaB SILVER said...
on Mar. 3 2011 at 6:51 pm
RozaB SILVER, Milpitas, California
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I really connected when you talked about how a movie was playing in your head when you wrote it. And I like this review--short and to the point, you didn't hold anything back. 

Jensam BRONZE said...
on Mar. 3 2011 at 3:26 pm
Jensam BRONZE, Ashland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year." - Fortune Cookie

Yayyyyy, 500th comment.  I read the first book only because my best friend was interested in them.  I essentially marathoned the series.  First book = okay, slightly interesting, lacked a real plot.  Second book = added new elements in, had a little bit more plot than the first one.  Third book = interest quickly draining away with each passing segment of cardboard-like prose.  Fourth book = utter tripe, lacked an ending, the plot apparently developed a violent case of stage fright and threw itself off the nearest tall building.

lovergirl said...
on Mar. 3 2011 at 11:26 am

frist of all twilight is a great vampire love book have you even read the book before cuz it is a great book i love twilight

 


suhaunah713 said...
on Feb. 27 2011 at 4:11 pm
Dude, I KNOW RIGHT!

on Feb. 27 2011 at 3:11 pm
zebrachic BRONZE, Anchorage, Alaska
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Favorite Quote:
Chance favors the prepared mind.

I understand the 'love conquers all' thing but I always disagreed with her being with Edward when Jacob was clearly better for her in the long run. I am a huge twilight fan but I am tired of hearing people hate on Bella because she got the boy.

on Feb. 25 2011 at 10:14 pm
KrazyButCool BRONZE, Laplace, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!

It's honestly a two way street for me. I know people always say, "You either hate it or you like it!"  But, I'm 50/50 when it comes to Twilight. I loved the book Twilight and thought it was very well written, but when I read New Moon I didn't get through the first three chapters so I didn't bother reading Eclispe or Breaking Dawn. I just think Stephanie Meyer should have just stuck with Twilight!

on Feb. 9 2011 at 2:42 pm
omg  i jst luvs twilight nds umm stephenie you keep writin:D

kayla said...
on Feb. 9 2011 at 2:41 pm
omg thats a good review

not_a_hater said...
on Feb. 9 2011 at 1:37 pm
OMG i love twilight i have read all the books have all the t-shirts and posters have seen every movie atleast 3 times stephenie keep it going i love ure work!!! -i got mad when edward proposed- but its only a move so ^-^

Monique S. said...
on Feb. 9 2011 at 1:29 pm

I loved the book as well...i never used to read at all until my sister got me to read twilight. Now im like obsessed with all vampire/romance novels

I read ALL the time :)


suhauna713 said...
on Feb. 8 2011 at 9:58 pm
I actually agree with toxicity_xx, I mean, I dont really care if it fades with time or not, but people make such a big deal over twilight, and its actually so terrible it makes me sickk. Twilight degrades women!

suhaunah713 said...
on Feb. 8 2011 at 9:52 pm
YES! someone else on this website sees twilight for what it is!

on Feb. 8 2011 at 9:11 pm
Stephanie meyer brought the real meaning of true love to life and she  will always be remembered for that she also brought the reall meaning of danger and compromise into our lives and i thank her for that.

on Feb. 8 2011 at 7:12 pm
Noxfaratos SILVER, Traverse City, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
To the world you may be but one, but to one you might be the world. :)
Wise people think all they say: fools say all they think.

Good review, but I personally can't stand the Twilight series. I think Stephanie Meyer isn't the best writer, and I don't like what she did with the concept of vampires. I mean sparkles...really?!?