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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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on Dec. 19 2009 at 6:02 pm
I like JSYK a lot. its the best place to get info.

Chika63 said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 1:19 pm
As good as i believe the Twilight Saga is there is still some things I don't like in the many other books I've read i see similarities even if they were published before Twilight. It dissapoints me another thing is OMG Bella really she like dies everytime she kisses Edward then she goes and cheates on Edward. Oh Jacob, Oh Edward! She needs some therapy but that's my opinion.

emmalee said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 12:43 pm
Honestly, I have been in love with vampires since I watched all of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer DVDs years ago. Twilight is a little bit sappy for me, but I liked them all the same anyway.

ThommieRoxs said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 11:48 am
"Twilight is such a magnificent book that it was a New York Times bestseller."

Right, the quality of a book doesn't determine whether or not it makes the bestseller list, although the two seem connected in the author's mind...

LitScholar said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 10:16 am
TrueBlood is based on the Sookie Stackhouse Series, which were published WAY before Twilight

LitScholar said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 10:14 am
"Twilight is well written" I hope that was sarcasm. I pity Meyer's editors.

Avoris said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 8:26 am
Then go watch the Hary Potter series as it is the same guy whom plays Edward and Sedric Diggery

Avoris said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 8:23 am
I cant beleive how many positive reviews Twilight books have received. I felt my IQ drop just from attempting to read it. This is a horrid series.
Real Vampires DO NOT sparkle. Blade so kicks Edwards ass .
There is a reson I find the general population of teenagers moronic.

Hellor said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 10:52 am
Yep Twilight has done a great job on diminishing the bad view against vampire. The book is amazing but the movie suck

remym said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 9:21 am
it's ok. would you read my article? I want feedback from people who don't agree, and I have a feeling you won't.
http ://teenink .com /opinion/all/article/149586/The-Case-Against-Twilight/

iheartjace said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 8:54 am
oh yeah sorry. I always forget there's a book series. I've never read them, though, so I don't know.

remym said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 8:49 am
TrueBlood was first. And the books are ridiculously similar. Same with Nocturne, and dozens of other vampire stories.

iheartjace said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 7:44 am
umm actually i'm pretty sure TrueBlood was after Twilight. And besides they're nothing alike.

remym said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 5:01 pm
she stole everything. she has no original thought. heard of trueblood?

remym said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 5:00 pm
Real life? How many times do you come across vampires and werewolves who fall hopelessly in love with you for no apparent reason each day?

remym said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 4:59 pm
I agree, fairyfreak. Here's some arguments you can use when you're confronted by Twilight lovers: http ://teenink .com /opinion/all/article/149586/The-Case-Against-Twilight/

remym said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 4:58 pm
TOTALLY AGREE. FINALLY. People who think. Read mine?
http ://teenink .com /opinion/all/article/149586/The-Case-Against-Twilight/

remym said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 4:56 pm
I AGREE. Read mine?
http ://teenink .com /opinion/all/article/149586/The-Case-Against-Twilight/

remym said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 4:55 pm
http ://teenink .com /opinion/all/article/149586/The-Case-Against-Twilight/
do you really want a boyfriend as controlling and jealous as Edward? think about it.

remym said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 4:54 pm
http ://teenink .com /opinion/all/article/149586/The-Case-Against-Twilight/
I have a huge problem with Bella as a role model and Edward as an ideal boyfriend. He acts like her father, and she is extremely pathetic.