“I finally read the Twilight series last year after all the hype and the fact that the book was never on the shelf convinced me that this is something the teenagers are begging for. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the book was after beginning with certain trepidation. I thought it was just another silly vampire love story. However, I immediately fell in love with Bella despite the fact that on the surface she isn't a very likable character. Her obsession with Edward borders on the ridiculous as does her desire to become a vampire and her fear of growing much older. Also, i could never understand her absolute aversion to marriage even though she adamantly insists that she wants to spend the rest of her life with Edward. If she is willing to become immortal for him, then why won't she marry him? Despite all her inconsistencies and silliness, Bella is endearing and tragic and through three books she feels real and almost like a friend. The reader really cares about what happens to this character and wants what is best for her. Jacob is my favorite character (like Luke in City of Bones, I just have this thing with werewolves!) and I find myself rooting for him even though most of the Twilight audience is obviously rooting for Edward. Edward is controlling and arrogant while Jacob (when he's not a werewolf) is kind and sweet and worshipful with a little bit of reckless mixed in. As was once observed about Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Spike, "The girl likes a little monster in her man," and this is definitely true of Bella as well. Stephenie Meyer has been keeping her fans on their toes with this complex love triangle and however the story ends in Breaking Dawn, it is sure to receive real emotional reactions. Can't wait for Breaking Dawn!”
Anita W wrote this review Thursday, July 10 2008.
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