Book Review For "Twilight"

At "Twilight" those paranormal forces beyond our control come out, and Isabella Swan (Bella) must suspend all reasonable belief to accept those forces exist - and to fall in love. Meyer's writing is brisk, easy to read, and readers will discover they've turned over more pages then they've realized.The story actually starts a bit slowly as seventeen-year-old Bella moves to Forks, Washington, to live with her father. As she establishes her routines, she notices a strange family of teenagers, the Cullens. They are all beautiful with pale skin and chameleon-like eyes. They also tend to stick to themselves. Bella is surprised by Edward's initial cold treatment of her. She doesn't know what to make of it - or him. It's only when he saves her life with his lightening quick reflexes and unexpected strength does she begin to think there might be something unusual with him. When her Indian friend, Jacob, tells her about the "cold ones," his story inspires her to do some research. With
all the evidence in front of her, Bella concludes Edward is a vampire.When Bella confronts him, he admits it. He's fallen in love with her and tried to push her away, but he can't fight the attraction anymore. Edward gives into his love for her and Bella gives into her love for him as well. There's no physical consummation of their love, it's a love cultivated through feelings and emotions which provides an intense high for both.Edward discusses some myths and truths about the vampire world with Bella. He tells her how Carlisle created him during the Flu outbreak in 1917. Carlisle, Edward, and the vampires who live with them have learned to curb their blood lust for human blood, but some vampire covens and families haven't. To that end, Edward's family meets three vampire strangers while playing a game of baseball and one, James, decides to track Bella. Edward and his family try their best to protect her, but James tracks Bella to Phoenix, Arizona. James does bite Bella, but
Edward draws the venom out of her. The book ends with Edward taking Bella to the prom. Bella asks for the bite of immortality from Edward who refuses to give it.The book is written in the first person from Bella's perspective. Meyer does a great job staying in perspective, but there are times when Bella's determination crosses the line to irritating whininess, and it's hard to understand how Edward finds this trait of hers attractive.Edward is "tempted" over and over again to taste Bella's blood and he does an admirable job holding his temptation in check. In that regard, that aspect of his character wrestling with temptation seemed a non-issue since temptation really wasn't an issue.The book is geared for a young adult audience. The plot comes together well. It's easy to read and a page-turner. While there are some suspenseful elements, especially with James on the hunt for Bella, toward the end they are overshadowed by the melodrama teen angst that emotes throughout. Meye
r does create an original world and gives her vampires twists and nuances of their own. "Twilight" is an interesting read just to devour Meyer's creative spin on the vampire world.Book Review for "Twilight"Written by: Stephenie MeyerHachette Book GroupISBN: 0-316-03838-5498 pages$10.994 Stars

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