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kellixkayy's review against another edition
1.0
I did read the first book after being exposed to the television show. As you may know, the book is nothing like the show. I loved the show. I rewatch it sometimes even. Also, the first book was so poorly written and annoying I didn’t even bother to keep going with the series. I may have missed a good alternate story but I don’t think so from what I’ve heard from other readers.
racheliz_13's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
akookieforyou's review against another edition
3.0
The Awakening: 3 Stars
The Struggle: 4 Stars
“I want him to love me as much as I love him.”
2nd Read 2019
I remember really enjoying these first two books a lot, but I didn't like them quite the same this time around. For one, I preferred The Struggle way more than The Awakening, I think that has to do with how much the story picks up and how we get to spend a lot more time with Damon (who is my favorite character btw, but that largely has to do with the TVD show). I also no longer think that this is the 'absolute-best-vampire-story-in-existence', like I used to when I was 14. I still found these to be a lot of fun to read, for the most part, and I'm curious to see how I'll feel about the other books in this series now.
1st Read 2013
I absolutely loved this! It's so different from the series, but that's not a bad thing. They both offer different perspectives of similar stories. I think I personally prefer the way the series handles things later on, but I love the atmosphere of this one a bit more. Very good, I recommend it to anyone who loves a good vampire story.
The Struggle: 4 Stars
“I want him to love me as much as I love him.”
2nd Read 2019
I remember really enjoying these first two books a lot, but I didn't like them quite the same this time around. For one, I preferred The Struggle way more than The Awakening, I think that has to do with how much the story picks up and how we get to spend a lot more time with Damon (who is my favorite character btw, but that largely has to do with the TVD show). I also no longer think that this is the 'absolute-best-vampire-story-in-existence', like I used to when I was 14. I still found these to be a lot of fun to read, for the most part, and I'm curious to see how I'll feel about the other books in this series now.
1st Read 2013
I absolutely loved this! It's so different from the series, but that's not a bad thing. They both offer different perspectives of similar stories. I think I personally prefer the way the series handles things later on, but I love the atmosphere of this one a bit more. Very good, I recommend it to anyone who loves a good vampire story.
nicolerene's review against another edition
1.0
Really, really hated this book. I love the TV series, hated the book. I couldn't finish it.
lollipop333's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jenny_hedberg's review against another edition
2.0
This read like your typical YA fantasy novel: nothing too interesting, nothing too ingenius. I read this because of the tv-series's massive success and thought to see if the literary original was any better than the show. Unfortunately, I think the tv-adaption did a better job of creating tension and suspense because the novel fell fairly flat in those areas. This was written in the same vampire craze on the YA market as Twilight, Vampire Academy, and the House of Night series so it definitely caters to those who really appreciate that genre, but there sure is nothing new under the sun, is there? That being said, I did give this and "OK" rating. After all, I finished it. It had a tight plot that took the reader from A to B without too much hassle and it did a better job than Twilight in making vampires seem less trustworthy.
madiganinwonderland's review against another edition
1.0
Holy shit what the fuck is this lol. This is living breathing walking proof I had absolutely no taste as a teen and literally loved everything I read. What the shit is this??
Holy fuck. Elena is just terrible and if she was a guy she'd be labeled a predatory manipulative creep. How is this even ok? She's just awful like that's her whole personality, to be awful.
I can't believe I'm saying this but this is worse than twilight. I literally read this to shit on twilight being like "oh yeah look at all Steph copied from this in her 'dream'" but bro... It's so trash. Omfg. The plot is like nothing. The characters I could fuck less about. I'm literally not even done with the audiobook and I don't wanna finish lol. I'm just done. I was gonna read the whole series but there's no way. Even if the writing got better, Smith has ruined the characters and plot too much already. And I can't bring myself to care enough to waste my time.
Wow just awful. Terrible. Don't read this if you're considering it. Let it die back in the 90s/00s where I should have left it.
Holy fuck. Elena is just terrible and if she was a guy she'd be labeled a predatory manipulative creep. How is this even ok? She's just awful like that's her whole personality, to be awful.
I can't believe I'm saying this but this is worse than twilight. I literally read this to shit on twilight being like "oh yeah look at all Steph copied from this in her 'dream'" but bro... It's so trash. Omfg. The plot is like nothing. The characters I could fuck less about. I'm literally not even done with the audiobook and I don't wanna finish lol. I'm just done. I was gonna read the whole series but there's no way. Even if the writing got better, Smith has ruined the characters and plot too much already. And I can't bring myself to care enough to waste my time.
Wow just awful. Terrible. Don't read this if you're considering it. Let it die back in the 90s/00s where I should have left it.
jesymarieb's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nicholemurphy's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely a guilt pleasure book. I’m not a big fan of the main character, the writing, or the insta love in this story. However, it was a quick read with a fast moving plot. I do like the show more than the book. 😵
rjdenney's review against another edition
5.0
Read the first book in the 8th grade because I worked in the library and it looked interesting! then flash forward & now it's one of the most famous shows on TV! <3 awesome!