The Twilight Saga: What I Have to Say
Ξ October 14th, 2008 | → 2 Comments | ∇ Books, opinion |
Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight Series, really made a story that captivated both teens and adults. The four “vampire Books” are really fascinating. Meyer must have put all her efforts and imaginations in writing the novels.
This post will reflect my opinions regarding the series as well as my appreciation to the author. Kudos for the interesting literary piece!
Book 1 - Twilight
Since I was in highschool, I am really fond of vampire stories. The first vampire book I read was Christopher Pike’s “The Last Vampire.” I am really fascinated by vampire abilities, especially their strength, their speed and their extraordinary senses. Of all the vampire books I read, Twilight is different. The main characters, the Cullens, possess abilities that are really unique to vampires. What I really like about the first book is the action part where Bella was abducted by James. I admit I’m not really interested in Bella’s feelings of adoration towards Edward. I am more interested in thrill, suspense and supernatural rather than romance and affection. And so the best part of the Book I for me are: the baseball game of the Cullen family and the hunt for Bella by James.
Book 2 -- New Moon
There’s not much that I like about the second book. Bella experienced too much pain because Edward left her right after her birthday. For me, Bella is overreacting and I think that she is partly insane because she hallucinates, (hears Edwards voice in her head). Her trauma must have been the reason for that. Also, her mind is unpredictable making her so immune to the vampire talents that affect the minds. One of the highlights of the second book is the introduction of the Volturi coven. My impression of them is they are really ruthless and scary, Also, Jacob, Bella’s bestfriend was featured in this book. Just like Stephenie Meyer, Jacob is also my favorite Twilight character.
Book 3 - Eclipse
The third book, for me, is better than the second. I’m already starting to hate Bella here because I think she is so selfish. However, I like the action part here, when the Cullens were attacked by a gang of newborns led by Victoria in her attempt to revenge for her mate, James, who was killed by Edward in Book 1.
Aside from Jacob, I learned to like Jasper in book 3, too. I think he is really brave and strong and wise. There was just a major turn down for me in the last part where the Volturi arrived for nothing and they didn’t even noticed that werewolves have been there in the scene before they arrived.
Book 4 - Breaking Dawn
I wasn’t really happy with the last Book. First, Bella’s marriage was still too early just because she doesn’t want to be more than eighteen before her age stops. Second, she became pregnant with a half-immortal and nearly died delivering the baby. Next, Jacob imprinted on the newborn child (this is a major turn down for me). Renesme name also sounds weird to me. And last but not the list, I was disappointed when all of the Volturi coven came to Forks for nothing.
I wouldn’t say more, Meyer made a lot of compromise in the ending of the series. But somehow, I was entertained and I am still amazed at the vampire talents. If I were to rate the series from 1 -10 as 10 being the highest, I’d give it a 7. 
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