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kimbapnboba's review
5.0
One of my fav series. The attraction and chemistry between Bella and Edward is hard to beat. The 1st and 3rd books were good. The 2nd book I found a little boring and the 4th book was a little bit of a let down too, but because of the forbidden love theme throughout the whole series, it's one of those books that stays with you for awhile.
penandpencil's review
3.0
I will credit these books with being addicting, just like crack, they are very difficult to put down. I think there are some great ideas and characters here, but the execution is very poor.
I thought the series actually got worse as it went on. Twilight and New Moon were the best, Eclipse was disappointing (the character's behavior was so ridiculous), but still held my interest. I was appalled by Breaking Dawn, and sadly, that book really effected my attitude about this series as a whole.
I find it amazing that these books have become as popular as they are, but then again, movies like Transformers are popular too, so that probably tells us all we need to know.
I thought the series actually got worse as it went on. Twilight and New Moon were the best, Eclipse was disappointing (the character's behavior was so ridiculous), but still held my interest. I was appalled by Breaking Dawn, and sadly, that book really effected my attitude about this series as a whole.
I find it amazing that these books have become as popular as they are, but then again, movies like Transformers are popular too, so that probably tells us all we need to know.
madeleinelen's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
revengelyne's review
1.0
While really sick one year, two friends recommended these books to me. “Oh they’re good!” They said. “You will love them!” Yeah right! By the time I finished with the third book, I wanted to rip my brain out and shake it of this book.
The summary claims “deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful”, it lies. There is nothing deeply romantic or extraordinarily suspenseful about the relationship between Edward and Bella. In fact, I found Bella one of the biggest Mary Sues to date. She might not be beautiful as the description for a Mary Sue is but she comes from a background where her mother decides she doesn’t want her so why not send her to her equally neglectful father.
When Bella meets Edward in school (seriously are vampires that bored that they would go risk exposure to the sun and go to school in hopes of finding the “OMG tru luv!”?), she finds herself wanting him even after she has been warned but she ignores that warning and tries to get to know Edward. Of course he tries blowing her off and she doesn’t seem to get the clue. Maybe he should have smacked her with a clue by four but then again he can’t stay away from her. He even saves her from being killed by another car.
Eventually Bella finds out what her boyfriend is when he starts sparkling in the sun. Are you kidding me? Vampires sparkling? Just. No.
Add a shape-shifting werewolf, a “I-can’t-love-you-because-of-what-I-am” stalker, a “OMG Edward change me!!!111″ to the mix and you have a recipe for a WTF book.
I don’t know what message Stephanie Meyer is trying to convey except all girls cannot live without a stalker-type boyfriend or if you break up, go toss yourself off a cliff. But then again Edward came to her in a dream.
Save yourself some money and find a better book. You will thank me later.
The summary claims “deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful”, it lies. There is nothing deeply romantic or extraordinarily suspenseful about the relationship between Edward and Bella. In fact, I found Bella one of the biggest Mary Sues to date. She might not be beautiful as the description for a Mary Sue is but she comes from a background where her mother decides she doesn’t want her so why not send her to her equally neglectful father.
When Bella meets Edward in school (seriously are vampires that bored that they would go risk exposure to the sun and go to school in hopes of finding the “OMG tru luv!”?), she finds herself wanting him even after she has been warned but she ignores that warning and tries to get to know Edward. Of course he tries blowing her off and she doesn’t seem to get the clue. Maybe he should have smacked her with a clue by four but then again he can’t stay away from her. He even saves her from being killed by another car.
Eventually Bella finds out what her boyfriend is when he starts sparkling in the sun. Are you kidding me? Vampires sparkling? Just. No.
Add a shape-shifting werewolf, a “I-can’t-love-you-because-of-what-I-am” stalker, a “OMG Edward change me!!!111″ to the mix and you have a recipe for a WTF book.
I don’t know what message Stephanie Meyer is trying to convey except all girls cannot live without a stalker-type boyfriend or if you break up, go toss yourself off a cliff. But then again Edward came to her in a dream.
Save yourself some money and find a better book. You will thank me later.
moochgoddess's review
5.0
I think Stephenie Meyer has great "ideas" for books, but I don't think she is the greatest writer. I love the story of course, but I think it's something I can write. If you read to be entertained this is the book for you. If you are looking for something with depth then perhaps you should pass it up. They aren't long though, so you might as well read it for fun.
kristinlynn24's review
5.0
Definitely not the most well written series i've ever read, but she's a compelling story teller. Although Edward is a bit of a domineering boyfriend, he becomes that guy that every girl pines for. Its interesting that I can see all the flaws in her writing (especially when comparing her to authors such as Rowling and Suzanne Collins) yet still can enjoy these books time and time again.
urthwild_darknessbeckons's review
5.0
Not for everyone.
I will not make any comment on the quality of the writing but I will say this,
I am like one of those people that can go into a cluttered home up for sale and strip back everything visually to see myself living there. Many people, the majority really just cannot do that. Imagine that when you contemplate reading these books with your sneer permanently etched on your face.
They transported me and that was good enough.
I will not make any comment on the quality of the writing but I will say this,
I am like one of those people that can go into a cluttered home up for sale and strip back everything visually to see myself living there. Many people, the majority really just cannot do that. Imagine that when you contemplate reading these books with your sneer permanently etched on your face.
They transported me and that was good enough.
cheesemcfluff's review
1.0
The Twilight series is alot like junk food - initially satisfying but without actual substance and you usually regret it in the end.
I read all of the books twice and while I liked it at first by the last book it made me want to puke. Twilight is basically Mills and Boon for generation Y.
I read all of the books twice and while I liked it at first by the last book it made me want to puke. Twilight is basically Mills and Boon for generation Y.