Agree, Book 4 may appeal more to Adult ReadersJanuary 6, 2009 1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have to admit, when I finished Book 3, I wasn't sure I wanted to finish the series. Jacob got beat up so much emotionally, it was heart wrenching. I was getting totally pissed off at Bella for stringing him along while she knew that Edward was her finally destiny. I personally did not know if I could take anymore, mentally or emotionally. I am an advid adult romance reader, but all my books are guaranteed a HEA conclusion which is what basically defines a good romance. Stephanie Meyers is a new author for me and young adult books have not been my cup of tea since I read my last one over 25 years ago??? I was actually afraid to read final book 4. What if Bella end up with Jacob? (this would surely kill me since I'm definite a Team Edward fan) What if Jacob end up a poor lone wolf with no mate? What if??? However, Book 4 more than made up for all the pain & suffering I had experienced in Books 2 & 3. It tied up the series nicely and definitely gave me, the romance junky, the HEA ending that I craved. It also in a very cool way, made Bella's character grow to reach her full potential mentally as well as physically. She became a powerful vampire in her own right and you can tell mentally/emotionally she also evolved to be more independent and agressive. It was like watching a phyenix rising from the ashes. She was considered a weak & clumsy human, but was actually a diamond in the rough as she rose to be a powerful vampire, great mom and loving wife. A true mate and life partner to Edward. The last scene where she used her powers to finally share her thoughts with Edward was so incredibly romantic. I really really loved it.
I have agree, however, that perhaps this ending would probably appeal more to the adult or more mature readers rather than the young readers. As we all mature, children and family do become more of a focal point and this 4th book really ended the series in such good note. My advice is that the young readers that do not like this last book give it another chance when they older, especially after they have kids. I think they will see this ending in a different perspective.
If by chance Stephanie ever reads this review: BRAVO!!! Well done! How about a story about Jasper & Alice???
Breaking DawnJanuary 6, 2009 2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I love this book!! Out of all the books in the series this one is my favorite. I have read this book three times and it still draws me in.
fast & fantastic!January 6, 2009 0 out of 6 found this review helpful
the book came very fast & was in excellent condition. i was very pleased with amazon!
Why not a happy ending?January 6, 2009 1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I, for one, cannot complain about the happy ending that disappointed the other readers. Ms. Meyer set up a fantastic plot over the course of the first three books, developed that plot and her characters more fully than I ever expected in the fourth, and - yes - it is a fairy tale. A modern-day fairy-tale intricately woven in legend and fantasy. Enough suffering takes place in this series - real life suffering to which any ordinary human can relate, not the least of which is that brought on by undeniable love for another who is, for whatever reason, unavailable. The final installment rewards with the reader with intrigue and then resolution. I didn't want it to end, but if it had to, I'm happy with the ending.
Undecided...January 6, 2009 1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a little ridiculous. It takes the Twilight series on a weird turn that was somewhat disappointing. It completes the story with happy endings for all characters, but it leaves something to be desired.
