Title: Twilight
Publication: October 5th, 2005
Publisher: Little, Brown and Co
Genre: Young Adult
Rating: 3 out 5
Synopsis: Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife-between desire and danger.Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.
Thoughts: Yes, I’m going to be the person to review Twilight. I read
this book when it first came out in 2005. I was 15 years old and hated books.
My friend recommended it to me, so I thought “meh, why not?” After reading I
was hooked, everything was about Twilight. I tried to get my friends to read
it, I couldn’t wait for the next book to come out, yadda yadda yadda.
I just picked up the book last week to re-read it and my
view altered. I thought to myself “what changed? I loved this book!” Bella is
whiney while Edward is conflicted and it goes on for more than half the book.
The reason why most adults don’t like Twilight is because of the target
audience. It still baffles me how I can change from loving a book to not want
it in my hands again. Then again, I did re-read the fourth book and liked it.
So let’s not get too hasty. I also saw every Twilight movie on its midnight
release. Hey, it was a tween favorite of mine. *Shrugs*
The reason why I’m
writing this review is to be on both sides. Twilight is a good read for girls
that are into drama and conflicted love, and women who like to kill time. No,
it doesn’t have the best writing. No, it doesn’t have strong characters. Yes,
some of Bellas actions are extremely confusing. Yes, the vampires sparkle. This
being said: if you’re iffy about reading the book, I think you should watch the
movie first because it goes by the plot line. If you like what you saw then
read it.
This review is all
opinion based so if you disagree with what I’m saying write a comment rebutting
your answer. I’d like to hear your side. What appeals Twilight to adults and
children? What doesn’t?
