I finally read Twilight. I think I was (almost) the last to do so. Even my sisters both bragged that they read the whole series before I even got to the first book.
So what did I think? Well, for the first few pages, I thought, I don’t know if I’m going to be able to do this… Then I don’t know if the writing got better or I just got sucked (pun intended) into the story, but I did end up liking it quite a bit. I think Stephenie Meyer knows how to tap into a teenage girl’s mind and the book fits its audience quite well. As far as this 40+ woman goes, well, I did roll my eyes at some passages, but the overall plot of the book is pretty darn good.
The movie was remarkably faithful to the book for the most part, and l quite enjoyed it when I saw it last year. In fact, I’ll probably re-watch it soon and then go ahead and read New Moon so when talk comes up about the upcoming movie I won’t have anything spoiled for me. Then I’ll read Eclipse and Breaking Dawn during Carl’s R.I.P. challenge (if I can wait until September).
2005, 498 pp.
Due to losing part of my blog, I lost some comments. I managed to save some from email:
Melanie from http://melanies–musings.blogspot.com said:
When I read the series, I got completely sucked in. Now that I think back on it, Meyer’s writing has a quality in it that draws you in, regardless of the many cliches and other flaws in her writing. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Joanna from http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com/ said:
I liked Twilight too, both the book and the movie. I thought that the movie adopted the book’s tone remarkably well, in fact. And I too have the next one lined up, let’s just see how long it takes me to get to it!
Erin from http://www.thepaperbackstash.blogspot.com/ said:
I’ve not been sucked in yet. I’ll read it someday of course, but I can already tell it’s overrated. It HAS to be. I did see the movie and the plot didn’t stand out to me all that much. Interesting to see your thoughts on it.
Kailana from http://myreadingbooks.blogspot.com said:
I am so glad that I read this before all the hype started. It made for a much better reading experience!
Lori L from http://shetreadssoftly.blogspot.com/ said:
I still haven’t read Twilight yet. I may end up reading it… eventually. Now that you have read it, it seems I am one of the few hold outs and everyone else in the book blogging community has read it. I’m just afraid there will be way too much teenage angst for me to put up with.
Megan from http://littlebreeze.blogspot.com said:
I was quite scornful of the books to begin with, and I still can’t really articulate what changed my mind! All I know is I am now a definite fangirl, and am awaiting the next movie with barely disguised glee!
Chris from http://chris-book-a-rama.blogspot.com said:
You’re a brave woman. I can’t do it. Maybe I will someday when my daughter is older just in case she wants to read them.
Jackie from http://www.farmlanebooks.co.uk said:
I still haven’t read it yet either. I have a copy here, and plan to try it soon. I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
Literary Feline from http://www.literaryfeline.com said:
I wasn’t sure I would get through it at first either, but it sure grabbed me and held on. I ended up reading the other three books not too long after. I do agree with some of the criticism about the book–but even so, I found it entertaining and I’m glad I read it.
Veens from http://nidhiveens-loveforbooks.blogspot.com said:
Nope, you are not the last person.. I have the book and I have still not started reading it
I hope to get to it soon!
Twlight movie is a very very good movie to watch. i love the whole story plus the actors and actresses are all gorgeous.
Twlight is really a great movie and i watched it several times. I love Kristen Stewart and also the rest of the cast of Twilight, they are really superb.
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