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Bella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Bella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Bella, the person Edward holds most dear.
Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.
Product Description 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.
“I’D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT TO HOW I WOULD DIE– I’d had reason enough in the last few months –but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this. . . . Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of something else, someone I loved. Noble, even. That ought to count for something.” When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret. What Bella doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back. . . . Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight will have readers riveted right until the very last page is turned.
Oh, why not...December 5, 2008 I'll give it 4 stars. The book, after all, is written for high school kids! I bought the book due to movie hype. I do love reading first time authors, I find they are often an authors best books. I do plan to buy the next book, and have hopes that the author expands. Bottom line, I thought Stephanie Meyer caught the angst of high school romance, as if she graduated last June. I was transported back (was it really 40 years!), and was impressed with her ability to stir the memory of high school crushes. (Of course, this may be a down side, as an 'elder' reader I know the reality of high school loves, but I was reminded that at the time...) I also, must admit, I love a good vampire story. I've yet to find a decent vampire since Anne Rices' Interview With The Vampire & Vampire Lestat books, and the movie Dracula with Gary Oldman. This series has potential. Maybe I should reread Interview, but I have hope that Meyer will join the others as a good vampire story.
short & sweetDecember 5, 2008 Don't waste your time or money. This book and the following in the series is not worth the effort.
IM SURE YOU'VE ALREADY HEARD ABOUT HOW FANTASTIC THIS BOOK IS,December 5, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
but i absolutely had write a review on this book either way.
im a 14 year old teenaged girl and i love this book with all my heart and soul. this book completely changed my perspective on how love should be, edward and bella's love is dangerous & intense. & throughout all the pages you feel as if your on edge, and you just HAVE to keep turning the pages and keep reading more of it. im not gonna go into every little detail of this book, cause im sure you've heard lots of talk about the movie and books already.
& dont get me wrong, this isnt just a love story meant for teenagers, i have some guy friends at school that have read the book or seen the movie, and they say they really enjoyed it. not only that but im now hearing aobut adult women, like even moms, who LOVE this book! there's a lot in this book that alot of people can connect to, and i would definitely recommend you to read this book, im sure it'll overwhelm you as well.
Very entertaining bookDecember 5, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Twilight is a wonderful book about forbidden love between a vampire and a human. I loved the book and think it deservesmany positive reviews and comments. It is a great novel recommended for adolescents and adults. Go Twilight! =D
True love blossoms between an accident-prone human and a stubborn gorgeous vampireDecember 4, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Summed up in one sentence Twilight is a love story between a vampire (Edward Cullen) and a human (Bella Swan).
Bella Swan moves to Forks, WA to live with her father Charlie. There she meets Edward (one of the five gorgeous Cullen siblings) whom try as he might can't seem to stay away from Bella. Her blood is the sweetest most tempting thing Edward has ever smelled. She is also the most intriguing human Edward has ever met. He can't read her mind and that frustrates him and fascinates him at the same time. When Bella's life is threatened by James (a tracker vampire who has his sights set on Bella), Edward and the rest of the Cullens rally to protect her.
The bones of the story work well, and although some of the descriptive words chosen do tend to get annoyingly repetitive it is an absolute delight to read.
