Twilight: the Series

Ok, so this isn't very well thought out or anything, but hey, it's a post! spoiler alert if you haven't read Twilight.*

I feel some sort of literary obligation to give my opinion of the Twilight series. I started blogging about the first novel that fateful day in October, and then: nothing. I know you haven't been holding your breath all these months, but still. I feel some sort of responsibility. I finished the series after several months and vowing to quit and never start. I'm sorry if you thought the books fab, but Bella's voice just got annoying in my head. Book 1 was interesting and new. I'd read nothing like it, but books 2/3 were just repeats of the same thing. I could have done without them. Granted, Stephanie needed them for "character development" (I use the term loosely) and to sell a couple of more books (plus movie royalties), but I could have done w/out them. In fact, in book 3, when B kisses J and decides she loves him / confuses him before an important battle, I almost threw the book across the room. Good thing I didn't, because I'm sure I would have broken the computer monitor (they're thick books!). I really did quit after part one of book 4. I couldn't handle this whole baby thing. A friend encouraged me to finish it. I'm glad I did. The very end was fun. I liked the resolution and defeating the Volturi (especially the way it was done + Bella's part in it). Maybe I just wish she'd become a vampire sooner.

*don't waste your time. Read Jane Austen instead. You know, Persuasion or Mansfield Park (one of the "less popular" ones.)

Twilight

I just finished chapter 8. Wow! It's starting to get good. I should eat lunch, but I don't want to get food on my book.

Here's something I like about Stephenie's style: she leaves plenty of holes and allows you to assume things. Now I may be wrong about my assumptions, but it's enjoyable to read and guess. Even if I'm wrong, I'm still enjoying the anticipation.

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Because I'm a neck-up kinda girl, this is my favorite line so far: It was a colossal tribute to his face that it kept my eyes away from his body.

And it's a colossal tribute to my love for my husband that I picture him when I read the name Edward.

However, I don't think any actor is going to live up to the image most female readers have in mind when they read Edward.

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Chapter 12. Every time she describes how handsome Edward is (she just used the word angel) I'm reminded of how appealing satan is. Then I think, maybe I shouldn't be trusting Edward. Maybe he's just lulling her into a false sense of security... Maybe my initial label of Jerk still stands?

I just finished chapter four of Twilight.

Ok, I finally started Twilight. I know I'm behing the curve, but between getting hitched and teaching school I haven't had the hours to devote to something fun. I could put it off no longer. I hate to read something just becasue it's trendy, but I also hate to miss something that's really GOOD, so I'm devoting the rest of my vacation to finishing. I want to blog my thought as I read. Kind of a stream of consciousness, inner monologue thing. That's only if I can stop reading long enough to get my thoughts on paper (read: cyperspace).
As the title says I just finised chapter four. I'm intriqued. I know enought from what others have said to realize there's more going on that what I realize. My brain is going crazy tyring to predict what it is. If I didn't know there was more to it, I'd be mad at Edward at this point. Where does he get off saying, "We shouldn't be friends" and then in the same moment asking Bella to Seattle with his devistatingly handsome tawny eyes?
JERK!
I have a feeling Edwards is a lot older than a high school kid should be. His "banter" is much more sophisticated than an Alaskan/Washington teenager.
I'm afraid I was a lot like Bella when I was seventeen. A sucker for a cute boy. Even if I knew he was bad news, as Edward so obviously is. He even said so himself. "How can she be mad at him one minute and enamored the next?" I ask myself. Then I chuckle, because I know how.
I feel vulnerable typing my assertions as I read. Those of you who know the truth are probably laughing at me.

edit: I wonder if Bella believes Jacob's cold ones story?

edit: It appears she does...

I'm a little annoyed. I searched online for a picture of the novel, but had to avoid dozens of fan adn movie sites. I'm happy that Stephenie Meyer is now independently wealthy, but wish I could have enjoyed these books in isolation. Maybe I should spend some time looking for the next big thing so I can be ahead of the curve next time. Hm...I haven't heard too much hype about Percy Jackson. Maybe there's hope.