Twilight is a literary phenomenon that has been appealing to readers of various ages. The young adult novel has tremendous addictive qualities. Who doesn’t like a good love story? I have put off writing this blog for some time because I was not sure I could do the book justice with my words. However, I will attempt to convey some measure of why this book is a must read for all those who enjoy forbidden romances and the supernatural. Since I was a child, I have been drawn into stories about vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and other mythical beings. Therefore, I really never even had a chance to resist Twilight.
An ad in a magazine for Eclipse is what first turned me onto this series. I hadn’t read a vampire novel since I was a kid and decided it might be time to give this subject matter a bit of attention. I headed to the bookstore in search of the first book in the series and came home with a paperback copy of Twilight. Since that first day I purchased the book I have “revamped” the novel six times and it continues to enthrall me.
Twilight is the story of a love affair that defies all odds. Bella Swan is an average girl who moves to Forks, Washington in order to live with her father, Charlie, the loveable local sheriff. Bella’s mother, Renee, has relocated to Florida due to the career path of her current husband, Phil. Bella has no desire to move to Florida and feels that the best thing she can do for her mother is to let her go without being burdened with a teenage daughter. Bella is constantly trying to make everyone in her world happy and rarely thinks about herself. This is evident in the fact that she agreed to move to a town that she loathes with every fiber of her being. Bella finds Forks dull and she cannot stand the weather! She remarks that the area is too green; she also misses the sun and its warmth since these items make rare appearances in her new home.
Bella’s father, Charlie, attempts to make his daughter’s life in Forks as pleasant as possible, but he worries that she is unhappy in her new home. The story shifts to focus on Bella and her experiences at Forks High School. On her first day she glimpses Edward Cullen and his family; there is an instant attraction for Bella, but Edward seems to detest everything about her. She tries to not let this fact bother her and she attempts to erase him from her mind, but she finds this to be an impossible task.
Eventually, Edward allows his guard to drop – Bella gratefully enters Edward’s world. His life holds secrets that she would not have imagined in her wildest dreams. How does a human girl grow to love a vampire that thirsts for her blood? I shall let you read the book to find out that answer.
Rating: 10/10
Favorite Characters: Edward Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Bella Swan
For more information on Stephenie Meyer and Twilight, please visit:
http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html
Also, Twilight is on its way to becoming a major motion picture! The film will be released December 12, 2008. You can watch the trailer and learn more about the film here:
There are also numerous websites devoted to Twilight – Twilight Lexicon and Twilight Moms are two that I frequent on a regular basis. I highly recommend them to any fans of the book. If you are under 25, there is a site called Twilight Teens that would better meet your needs. Enjoy!
P.S. – TEAM EDWARD!
Howdy from another Twilight mom.
great blog!