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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.

© Anonymous

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MiriamH said...
on May. 1 2010 at 10:40 am
MiriamH, Mequon, Wisconsin
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I disagree with you completely, this book has no point, the characters are the stupidest people ever created in a book (except like, Dora the Explorer) and the plot is so thin, I couldn't even tell their was one while reading. I am not trying to be offensive to you,I was merely sharing my very strong opinion  but if I offended you, I apologize. As long as you don't think Twilight is better than Harry Potter,or the Lord of the Rings, no offense is intended. I have submitted tis comment for another article as well.
KB_Country_Strong BRONZE said...
on Apr. 29 2010 at 8:58 am
KB_Country_Strong BRONZE, Hartsville, South Carolina
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Team Jacob for the movies! I really don't like Robert Pattinson, but Taylor Launter is a hottie. However, I am soooo Team Edward with the books. In the books, Jacob is too snotty and selfish, while Edward has a calmer more rational way of life. Separately, the movies and the books are AMAZING. But when they are placed together, don't even get me started! 
Anti4 said...
on Apr. 28 2010 at 4:33 pm
It's strange how the overwhelming majority of Twilight fanatics have appalling grammar skills...
Voice of Truth said...
on Apr. 27 2010 at 8:22 am
The reviewer claims that Meyer turns the vampire from a “Stereotypical blood-sucker” into a “beautiful god-like creature.” In reality, this is far from the truth. Vampires are SUPPOSED to be blood sucking creatures. That is their origin, and how they always should be. If you read about a bird, you don’t think of it as a “stereotypical winged creature.” You don’t even question it having wings because in order to be a bird, one must have wings. The same goes for vampires: In order for one to be a vampire, one must suck blood, as that is how vampires truly are. Anything else is merely a sad imitation. Likewise, a young, brooding teenager is far from god-like.
Sensibility said...
on Apr. 27 2010 at 8:08 am
Twilight is not well-written, sad to say. I have seen the writing of grade-school children who surpass the level of writing of Twilight. Perhaps the most grave offense of Twilight, though, is it's bastardization of vampires. Now, everybody thinks vampire are brooding, angst-ridden teenagers, when in reality they are far from that. Though you may not want to believe it, Dracula is far better than Twilight.
sad_toaster_made_of_glass BRONZE said...
on Apr. 26 2010 at 6:26 pm
sad_toaster_made_of_glass BRONZE, Farmington, West Virginia
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I have to agree. The book is not all they say it is.
sunshine1995 said...
on Apr. 26 2010 at 9:44 am
TEAM JACOB! This book was really AMAZING! I'm not the type of person who would sit and read a book, but this book caught my attection. I loved it!!!!
SmileAndTheWorldWillSmileBack SILVER said...
on Apr. 24 2010 at 4:45 am
SmileAndTheWorldWillSmileBack SILVER, Luton, Other
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I love this book - wanna know why - TeenInk.com/opinion/pop_culture_trends/article/195276/A-Twilight-AddictionNo-longer-in-the-Dark/
HelloGoodbye said...
on Apr. 23 2010 at 11:36 am
I fully agree with your opinion on the book, but I must ask... if your friend would shove you away because of a book, is she really your friend?
Valery5 said...
on Apr. 23 2010 at 11:34 am
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TEAM EDWARD!!!! That's right I love the twilight saga. My friend got me in reading this book and now I love them! I love the moives. (AND VAMPIRES) lol
invisiblechick said...
on Apr. 21 2010 at 12:29 pm
i don't think edward was supposed to be a "cute" guy anyway. I was thinking dark, mysterious, "perfect looking", and possibly hot body, but not really, you know, cute. I think Mike Newton was supposed to fill the "cute-country-boy" role. Just saying.
harrypotterluver said...
on Apr. 21 2010 at 12:26 pm

to claudiam: lol about the stephen king quote. to violinist: i think it's overrated now and the novelty has kinda worn off.

The books appeal to those idiots who never read, because it's a thick book about a hot guy. Yay. Did I mention he was immortal? No way!!! so...

twilight111eclipse063010 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 20 2010 at 1:53 pm
twilight111eclipse063010 BRONZE, Dell Rapids, South Dakota
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I totally agree. I read the Twilight series almost 3 years ago already. I used to hate vampires, and my reading was okay but not outstanding. I read Twilight I fell in love with vampires, writing, and when the movies started being in production I fell in love with movie production.
Claudia Morales BRONZE said...
on Apr. 18 2010 at 3:50 pm
Claudia Morales BRONZE, Miami, Florida
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Well written? Calling twilight well written is an insult to actually good authors. Stephenie Meyer, in the words of Stephen King, "can't write worth a darn."
Violinist SILVER said...
on Apr. 18 2010 at 1:42 am
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It is well written just off a little on the way it is played out. Example, the reason the Cullens cannot show themselves in the sunlight and how vampires seem to dominate over the werewolves
_NoAir_ BRONZE said...
on Apr. 8 2010 at 4:10 pm
_NoAir_ BRONZE, Toronto, Other
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Love this review! Can you people check out this really cool parody of twilight? It's called: Twilight saga in two minutes!
xLoVeLyCuTiEe428x PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 8 2010 at 10:04 am
xLoVeLyCuTiEe428x PLATINUM, Nanuet, New York
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Well-written; the book was amazing as were the other 3: New Moon, Eclipse, & Breaking Dawn.

I like the last line "After all, forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest"

NikkiNak111 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 8:32 pm
NikkiNak111 BRONZE, Cadillac, Michigan
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I was exactly the same way as you said you were
toflyaway said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 6:49 pm
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I used to be quite obsessed with this series and now kinda loath it. I think I just really fell for the story about a quite average girl falling for some beautiful, intelligent, handsome creature. Its a nice thought though isnt it? To imagine some really great guy falling for you ? Rather read JODI PICOULT though xD
Claudia Morales BRONZE said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 11:19 am
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Why is Twilight worshipped as a modern-day literary phenomenon? It's the furthest thing from literature that I've come across. No literary merit whatsoever. Stephenie Meyer has the writing skills of my left pinky. The books have plot holes the size of the Grand Canyon. And what message does it give us? If we try to commit suicide we'll get our guys back? Bull.
Perhaps you guys should read something of actual substance. Harry Potter comes to mind...