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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer MAG

May 30, 2008
By Anonymous

I was never in love with vampires until Twilight came out. I didn’t know it was possible, but Stephenie Meyer changed the stereotypical blood-sucking vampire into a beautiful god-like creature.

In Twilight, an average high school girl, Bella Swan, falls in love with one of the most beautiful boys at her new school, Edward, who happens to be a vampire. What does one call a stunning, mysterious vampire and his stunning, mysterious vampire family? I believe “The Cullens” would suffice.

The author’s style and characters will glue your hands to the book and your eyes to the page. In no time, the book is over. But don’t worry – there are three sequels: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.

Twilight is well written from Bella’s point of view. It feels as though a movie is playing in your head. If you don’t feel that way, have no fear, the actual movie comes out November 21.

Twilight is such a magnificent book that it was a New York Times bestseller. Who would have thought that the idea for such an astonishing book could come from a dream the author had?

The theme is love conquers all, even the supernatural. Nothing stands in the way of love for Edward and Bella. Or does it?

Meyer’s style of writing will have you wanting to believe that there are gorgeous vampires roaming our world and just hopefully there will be Edwards for all of the girls who have fallen in love with this fictional yet breathtaking character. Since the characters’ love is forbidden, it only makes it better. ­After all, forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest.

© Anonymous

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Claudia Morales BRONZE said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 11:19 am
Claudia Morales BRONZE, Miami, Florida
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Why is Twilight worshipped as a modern-day literary phenomenon? It's the furthest thing from literature that I've come across. No literary merit whatsoever. Stephenie Meyer has the writing skills of my left pinky. The books have plot holes the size of the Grand Canyon. And what message does it give us? If we try to commit suicide we'll get our guys back? Bull.
Perhaps you guys should read something of actual substance. Harry Potter comes to mind...
thetiedyecrayon said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 5:59 am
I completely agree. Twilight's plot, characters, and movie are all extremely shallow. Bella's attachment to Edward so that she goes into some kind of zombie mode when he leaves is an insult to all girls around.
ItsOnWithBri BRONZE said...
on Apr. 4 2010 at 4:13 am
ItsOnWithBri BRONZE, Riverside, California
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i love twilight im a big fan ive read them all at least 13 times and i can't stop reading them. and for me to do that its impossible i hardly ever read. stephanie meyer did a really good job on these books and for a first time author...Amazing!!!
neimyne BRONZE said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 5:17 pm
neimyne BRONZE, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Ack sorry, this was supposed to be a reply to JacobMeeks; I clicked the wrong button.
neimyne BRONZE said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 5:15 pm
neimyne BRONZE, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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I kind of agree with you on that point. Bella's relationship with Edward only pulls her away from her family and discourages real social interaction with human characters. He rids her of independence and is also rather emotionally abusive towards her :/
neimyne BRONZE said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 5:13 pm
neimyne BRONZE, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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I kind of agree with you on that point. Bella's relationship with Edward only pulls her away from her family and discourages real social interaction with human characters. He rids her of independence and is also rather emotionally abusive towards her :/
AngelGal07 GOLD said...
on Apr. 2 2010 at 5:15 pm
AngelGal07 GOLD, Ferndale, Washington
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i agree with you on that
Nina.C said...
on Apr. 1 2010 at 1:52 pm
My favorite is Eclipse but Harry Potter is still better lol
bornforsports96 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 31 2010 at 5:49 pm
bornforsports96 BRONZE, Sevierville, Tennessee
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I was never into any kind of vampire/werewolf books until Twilight. Now it is my subject of fascination. Stephenie introduced me to a whole new prospective of vampires and romance.
Divsthebooklover said...
on Mar. 31 2010 at 12:33 pm
Did you really think it was that great? I mean, yes, it did initially hook most people because of the romantic aspect and the plot line but ... do you really think it's well written? I mean, your writing is probably better than Stephenie Meyer's ...
AnneOnnimous BRONZE said...
on Mar. 30 2010 at 5:07 pm
AnneOnnimous BRONZE, Peterborough Ontario, Other
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are you kidding? Twilight is horrible. Stephenie Meyer can't write, the characters are flimsy, and the plot is roughly put together. Harry Potter is so much better
inheavenshands BRONZE said...
on Mar. 29 2010 at 8:20 pm
inheavenshands BRONZE, Kaysville, Utah
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I personally think Twilight is an average written book. For meyers first book it wasn't too bad, but it was in no way orginal. Twilight is just overated.
dfdchjjj said...
on Mar. 29 2010 at 9:36 am
sure they are stupid
_NoAir_ BRONZE said...
on Mar. 28 2010 at 10:56 am
_NoAir_ BRONZE, Toronto, Other
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PEOPLE CAN YOU PLEASE READ MY WORK AND COMMENT??
katiebeth___ SILVER said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 8:42 pm
katiebeth___ SILVER, Richmond, Virginia
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yeah, i understand what you're saying. and honestly, it's fiction anyway, and i didn't mean that everybody doesn't believe in love if they don't like it. aha. but i was just saying that it did have good adjectives and what not, and some people have different versions of love i suppose. but anyways, didn't mean to offend you if i did.
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 5:28 pm
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE, Some Town, New York
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Wait not to this artical, I was saying I think it had a miserable plot and such, but it was a fun short easy read.
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 5:27 pm
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE, Some Town, New York
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&quot;Oh. You can&#039;t help that we&#039;re all mad here.&quot; - The Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland<br /> <br /> &quot;The trouble is, the other side can do magic too, Prime Minister.&quot;- Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I am a wizard, not a baboon brandishing a stick.&quot;

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I agree compleately.
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 5:25 pm
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE, Some Town, New York
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&quot;Oh. You can&#039;t help that we&#039;re all mad here.&quot; - The Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland<br /> <br /> &quot;The trouble is, the other side can do magic too, Prime Minister.&quot;- Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I am a wizard, not a baboon brandishing a stick.&quot;

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I believe in love. I don't believe what Edward and Bella had was love. It was obsessive. I wouldn't love someone who stared in my bedroom window without asking. And theres the age gap, which always makes me think of Bella making out with someone old enough to be her grandfather...but obviously that's not the popular opinion.
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 5:22 pm
BlueberryPoptartHasAnAmazinglyLongScreenname BRONZE, Some Town, New York
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&quot;Oh. You can&#039;t help that we&#039;re all mad here.&quot; - The Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland<br /> <br /> &quot;The trouble is, the other side can do magic too, Prime Minister.&quot;- Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I am a wizard, not a baboon brandishing a stick.&quot;

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Gosh don't be rasict against the vampires.
S-Chique00 GOLD said...
on Mar. 25 2010 at 2:42 pm
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I don't really agree with you, as I read the first book and it want way under my level of expectation; however, you have a wonderful journalism style.