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 enlarge | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $10.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2508 reviews
Sales Rank: 787968
Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Pstr M
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.5
ISBN: 0316038385
EAN: 9780316038386
ASIN: 0316038385
Publication Date: October 28, 2008 (In 18 Days)
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 An Addictive Marshmallow October 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Twilight is the story of the seemingly impossible love between an every day girl and a gorgeous mysterious stranger, who happens to be a 108 years old vampire. Although hardly an original premise, the huge success of this series shows how appealing the idea of forbidden love is, especially for young girls.
I must confess I was just as caught up as everybody else while reading it. Yet overall I found it deeply unsatisfying. Twilight glorifies a kind of romantic love that is not only unrealistic but sets the stage for abuse.
Literary speaking, Twilight is like a huge marshmallow: fluffy and sweet and addictive, yet hardly nutritious and, eaten in excess, bad for you.
 Twilight October 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have to admit, the thought of reading a teen lit novel was not too compelling to me. However, the more I heard about this novel, the more interested I became. So, I took the plunge and dove in. I have to give it 4 stars because I believe the author did a fantastic job presenting this novel to teenagers and wrote it in a way that teenagers would understand the novel. It does not get a 5 because in various parts of the book, the author worded phrases that could have been worded a little better for a teenager to understand. Often I caught myself having to reread a sentence myself- trying to understand what exactly the author was trying to portray because the sentence did not make sense. Overall, I liked the book and could not put it down. I hate for a sentence to break up my reading when I am interested in a novel.
Bella Swan, a young somewhat troubled teenage girl, moves to Forks with her Father - Charlie. The relationship between Father and daughter is not strong, however Charlie seems to try to make Bella feel welcome. Bella is reluctant to go to Forks but feels the need to go because her Mother travels often.
The first day of school, Bella notices Edward. He is compelling and the most extraordinary person that Bella has ever seen. He is sitting at a table with a few people, who look the same as he does. Bella notices that Edward is different and is caught in the moment, not being able to take her eyes away from him. Edward's eyes are intriguing, but scary to her. Still, she cannot quit thinking about Edward.
Bella gets the impression that Edward does not like her at all. He will not look at her, nor will he speak to her. Finally, the two of them speak and the connection is there. Bella is so intrigued by Edward that he is in her dreams and thoughts constantly.
Bella knows that Edward is different but cannot place her finger on it. Bella is standing by her truck in the school parking lot, on a snowy day, and a truck is heading straight toward her. Bella is so stunned that she cannot move. Edward somehow manages to get beside her and protect her. Bella swears that he lifted the van off of her. She is unsure though.
Without ruining anymore of the story, it is obvious that Edward is a vampire. Bella finally gets it out of him, but the love story is quite compelling for a teen lit novel. However, there are a few minor details that are disturbing for a child to consider, such as Bella, but overall - it is a good read. I do recommend this book to teens and adults. I could not put the book down and it kept my attention.
 Twilight October 9, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. It was captivating & entertaining; I couldn't put it down.
Twilight October 9, 2008
it was a really great book i couldnt put it down. i read the entire thing in a day
Better then expected!! October 9, 2008
I have never been one to pick up a book and read from start to finish until "Twilight." Vampires never interested me at all, and I had the same fairytale" outlook on them that Im sure most have. Stephenie finds a great way to make her characters come to life. You second guess yourself if Vampires really could be amongst us, as she makes them closer to human, rather then some kind of dark night time creature. From the beginning, Stephenie Meyer pulls you in and makes you feel how the characters are feeling.
I find myself feeling very close to Bella, as a teenager. She is very quick to act on impulse, especially when it has to do with love.
Absolutely wonderful book! I read this book and New moon within 2 days, and now am searching for Eclipse which is hard to find.
Twilight was a wonderful way to start out the saga. I loved it!
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