Twilight

Stephenie Meyer

Twilight #1

 Summary:

About three things I was absolutely positive.

First, Edward was a vampire

Second, there was a part of him-and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be-that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

Isabella Swan expects her new life in Forks to be as dull as the town itself. But her new classmates don’t seem to mind her awkward manner and low expectations. They seem to like her-with the exception, that is, of Edward Cullen. The problem is that Bella finds herself fascinated by him. What she doesn’t realise is that the closer she gets, the more she is at risk. And it might be too late to turn back.

Plot:

Crazy, impulsive, stupid, silly, dangerous, fascinating, unexplainable, unstoppable, heartbreaking=teenage love. This book portrays this so well, that you hardly notice the other flaws until you read it again (and again in my case :P). The story progresses a bit slowly, with all the action seeming to be concentrated at the end of the book. I feel that the fact that Bella finds Edward so fascinating after just one or two conversations, or even just after seeing him, a bit unrealistic, but then again it is a teenage love story, so…This book didn’t bore me, in fact I like it. I do realise the writing isn’t wonderful, and that this is essentially a teen girl book, but it’s relaxing.

Characters:

Honestly I think Alice and Jacob are my favorite characters in this book, also maybe Carlisle and Emmet. This can’t be right, you’re supposed to like the main characters the most right? I just find Bella and Edward slightly irritating at times. I love Edward when he is finding something funny, those moments where he just lightens up a bit is great. Bella’s obsession also seems a little over the top. (By the way, no team Jacob or team Edward here, I don’t think like that, I also think Jacob deserves better... :P)

Who should read this?

10+, very mild mature content, and maybe a little violence. However, younger readers should know that the mature content gets progressively more as the series go on. Fans of the Twilight films should read this, it explains a lot that doesn’t get said in the movies. I think this series is more aimed towards girls, since it is written from a girl’s perspective, but I have know some guys who found it okay. This is a teenage book, it will probably irritate readers over 25, perhaps even younger, depending on the person.

My rating:

I’ve read this series so many times, I feel like I know the characters at a personal level. When I want to read something that I don’t have to concentrate on, this is one of my first picks, which is probably why I like it. It’s familiar. 3/5

Quote:
“So what you're saying is, I'm your brand of heroin?" I teased, trying to lighten the mood.
He smiled swiftly, seeming to appreciate my effort. "Yes, you are exactly my brand of heroin.”

Read my review for 'New Moon' here!