Never in my life have I read books so fast or been so attached (not even to Harry Potter). I finished "Twilight" early Tuesday morning. Then I made the mistake of reading the sneak peak in the back of the book for "New Moon". Within an hour I had started it. (sidenote: I woke up very sick on Tuesday. Sore throat, upset stomach, dizzy, fever. Not fun. So what did else did I have to do all day but read and work on Christmas presents?) I finished "New Moon" by early evening, stopping only twice to shower and try to eat and then to work on Christmas blankets.
I LOVED "Twilight" and I liked "New Moon". In "New Moon", I missed Edward and the other Cullen's. I grew to like Jacob. Bella annoyed me slightly. (*SPOILER*) I was happy with the ending but thought it extremely odd that Edward, Bella, and Alice were able to get out of Italy and home safely. I mean, Alice made it sound like it would be a bad situation no matter what. Bella got off surprisingly easy, considering she wants to become a vampire anyway. And I can't understand why Bella doesn't just tell her father everything. I mean, he's already in danger because of Bella knowing and becoming involved. Billy knows about everything. And you would think that it would help him to know what's going on in the town since he is police chief. What harm will it really do to tell him?
As far as watching the movies... I'm always disappointed in movies after I read the book. I have things pictured a certain way and I want them to stay that way. I don't want to hear the story a different way, with parts left out, and I don't want my perfect characters to be destroyed by matching them with a flawed Hollywood actor. Even characters as minor as Sam and Mike and Angela and Renee.
My theory is that there are two types of "Twilight" fans: those who love the story and characters for what they are and those that mostly love the story because they love the actors that play the parts. It's the second set that bother me and turned me away from reading the series. I figured if those looney people like this stuff, I'd rather not read it. And I unfortunately seemed to only know those types of people (or heard their feelings about it).
I'm currently in the process of obtaining "Eclipse". I'm interested to know if Bella becomes a vampire or if she goes to college. Does she continue to miss Jacob? And does she do anything about it? Do they ever catch Victoria? Will Rosalie ever accept Bella? (I've always found her to be curious and suspicious.) I'm interested to see how the story unfolds.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Completed
Never in my life have I read books so fast or been so attached (not even to Harry Potter). I finished "Twilight" early Tuesday morning. Then I made the mistake of reading the sneak peak in the back of the book for "New Moon". Within an hour I had started it. (sidenote: I woke up very sick on Tuesday. Sore throat, upset stomach, dizzy, fever. Not fun. So what did else did I have to do all day but read and work on Christmas presents?) I finished "New Moon" by early evening, stopping only twice to shower and try to eat and then to work on Christmas blankets.
I LOVED "Twilight" and I liked "New Moon". I missed Edward.
I LOVED "Twilight" and I liked "New Moon". I missed Edward.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Reading Twilight
I promised myself I wouldn't read a book full of such nonsense. I promised that I wouldn't get caught up in the craze. And when my co-worker gave me the first two of the series, I nearly turned them down.
Instead, I let my curiosity overcome me. I read the first chapter on my lunch break and spent the rest of the day wondering how soon I would get to read more. And already wondering how soon into the story Bella and Edwards lives collide. And how wonderful the author made Edward sound.
Two hours of reading later, I'm halfway through. And each sentence I read sucks me in more. I'm now wondering how I can sneak it into the office tomorrow to read instead of work.
I'm also wondering about the characters and how I fell in love with the discription of each of them. Never in my life would I think to be attracted to someone with pale, translucent skin and dark circles under his eyes. But throw in that he's 100% off limit (due to the fact he's a vampire, duh), has eyes that change color and intensity to match his desires, a crooked smile, and saves your life repeatedly, and he sounds delicious. (Get it? Because he's a vampire? Haha) I'll be posting with my progress.
Instead, I let my curiosity overcome me. I read the first chapter on my lunch break and spent the rest of the day wondering how soon I would get to read more. And already wondering how soon into the story Bella and Edwards lives collide. And how wonderful the author made Edward sound.
Two hours of reading later, I'm halfway through. And each sentence I read sucks me in more. I'm now wondering how I can sneak it into the office tomorrow to read instead of work.
I'm also wondering about the characters and how I fell in love with the discription of each of them. Never in my life would I think to be attracted to someone with pale, translucent skin and dark circles under his eyes. But throw in that he's 100% off limit (due to the fact he's a vampire, duh), has eyes that change color and intensity to match his desires, a crooked smile, and saves your life repeatedly, and he sounds delicious. (Get it? Because he's a vampire? Haha) I'll be posting with my progress.
I will NOT, I repeat, NOT watch the movie though.
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