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Twilight Review



Twilight by Stephenie Meyer



Stephenie Meyer writes a novel that has captured millions of young adults across the nation, some adults now too. She tells a tale of unassuming, normal teenage girl who moves to Forks, Washington to live with her dad. Shortly after moving to Forks, Bella discovers something unusual about Edward Cullen and the Cullen family, a group of kids who go to her school. She uncovers the truth about the mysterious family; they are vampires. At first she is frightened but things get complicated when she falls in love with Edward and vice versa. But soon danger threatens their love and the novel explores the adventure they must go on to save Bella's life.



The book was written for teenage girls so it is clearly not a very advanced book and the writing isn't fabulous. But the plot and the way it was written captures you so you can't put it down. It can easily be finished in one day and which happened to me when I first picked them up a few months ago.

Twilight is a love story between two unlikely people. And explores a world that is enthralling and dangerous, a world we soon want to be apart of after reading. The love between Bella and Edward can show people that love is found in the most unusual places, a theme prevalent in the novel. They are complete opposites not just in the sense he is a vampire. They come from different worlds and still find a way to be together. Love is very powerful as seen in Twilight. It can lead to self sacrifice and dangerous deeds but turn out to be worth it in the case for Bella and Edward. Love can at the same time be destructive, tearing people apart and toying with emotions. The love that the main characters experience is real, though perfect at times; they experience hardships, arguments, danger, and the complete strength that love can provide.
The story centers around Isabella (Bella) Swan, a 17 year old originally from Phoenix. She moves to Forks her Junior year to be with her dad. She isn't much into the whole talking thing and prefers to be on her own. She hasn't ever connected with someone her own age or anyone for that matter, her mother coming the closest to really understanding her. She isn't selfish, moving to Forks so her mother can be with her new husband. Nothing exciting has ever happened in her life. Meyers portrays Bella as a typical teenage girl and gets a lot of things right. She become relatable, there isn't anything remarkable about her. She is average height, looks, weight, everything is just kind of average. some say Bella fell too quickly for Bella or things about her weren't realistic but i think she is perfect example of an American teenager. Edward Cullen is the other main character and Bella's love interest. He looks like a 17 year old boy but in reality he is over 100 years old. Born in 1901 he becomes a vampire after being saved by his "father" from death from the Spanish influenza in Chicago. He has lived with the family for a long time but has never found someone unlike his dad, mom, brothers and sisters. He is the loner and he seems content with this. He is very intelligent, using the time he saves not sleeping for learning. He has lived his life peacefully and uneventfully untill he meets Bella. Edward is transformed into the perfect guy for Bella and millions of other girls across America. He is breathtakingly beautiful, intelligent, charming, and sweet. He can sweep you off your feet. Critics say he is too perfect. But of course he is; he is a vampire after all. There is nothing normal about him. The other characters include the interesting Cullen family, Calisle, Esme, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett and Alice. Bella's father, Charlie, mom Renee and Jacob. The author's style is extremely descriptive. Often too much so. Though the writing isn't the strong point the way she weaves a tale and keeps you captivated is truly a gift.

"I sat without moving, more frightened of him than I had ever been. I’d never seen him so completely freed of that carefully cultivated facade. He’d never been less human… or more beautiful."

People may have problems with Twilight but I love. Its a great way to escape to another world and pass the time falling love, sadly, with a fictional character. I don't care what other people say; Edward bite me :)