Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse

I haven't read Breaking Dawn yet, but isn't she a vampire by then? And even if she's not, it could just be that Edward's paternal instincts are in control rather then his hunger cravings.

Okay guys, some people (like me...) haven't finished the series, so please put SPOILER! at the top of any posts with information that readers might not want to know yet. I read a bit of information in an earlier post (which i will not continue to read) that said [SPOILER!] "Bella was pregnant before she became a vampire" right in the FIRST line...basically just ruined any ounce of reason i had left to read the whole series.

Anyway, my sister (obviously...) has a copy of every book in the series, so i thought such a big phenomenon deserved at least the courtesy of reading the first book. Basically, the girls I know have all read it and loved it, the guys haven't read it, don't want to, and bash it anyway.

I didn't expect to be blown away, and so far I haven't been. I'm about 150 pages in. It's moderately engaging, but a few things turned me off, most due to personal preference. I'm not crazy about first person, especially when the MC is, ohhh say (just a random example) a teenage girl? It makes it seem like the story is actually being written BY a teenage girl, which would also explain all the oogling Bella's done at Edward already. First person can be used as an effective tool for developing a character, but in this case it really doesn't do anything for the story.

I think this series is such a big hit because it's a girl's fantasyland, not because of literary quality, which is generally what I go for.

I, despite being male, immensely enjoyed the entire Twilight saga and Meyer's other book, The Host. I know the series is commonly regarded as "girl books" but I really would recommend them to anyone. I have a few friends (who are also male) who have read the books and enjoyed them, too. Are there any other guys on the forum who liked the books?

Reviving this thread, just for a bit. I'll just quote what I said in another forums:

Honestly, I have nothing against Meyer. She can make a good love plot, but her characters are flat. It is good fluff, as has been mentioned on the comments site, but I don't think it has real depth. I've flipped through a few pages of it, and found an occasional spelling error. She can make a good story, but she can't tell it right. She has her own style, but I think it needs to be a bit more developed.

That was the one where King said something about Meyer's writing. By the way, here's the link to the comment site. Just warning you that there might be inappropriate language.

http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/02/ste ... th-a-darn/

Hahaha, King tells it like it is. That's why he's the man.

Im on the third chapter of New Moon, really like them so far. I constantly have to feel sorry for Bella, though.

Edward Cullen is mine. Bella can take away Jacob and do whatever they want.

*laughs*
Y'know, I used to be quite (fine, VERY) obsessedwith the series,
Until (thank heavens) some YWS members drove some sense into me.
Right now, I'm just sitting on the fence.
I'm Switzerland. Neutral.
If someone says its good, I'll tell them why its bad.
If someone says its bad, I'll tell them why its good.

I'm completely and utterly obsessed with the series, but I'm going to keep my mouth shut and not annoy you people by babbling on and on about how wonderful it is.

But, I am on Team Jasper-Emmett-Jacob-Edward. Oh yeah, I went there. Haha.

Amazing how one series can stir up so much hate, obsession and drama in us, eh?

boltegeman: Wow. You sure emphasise your point boldly.
Bold, italics, underline. The works. Everything but the strikeout.

~Don't be offended, Twilight-lovers!
We all have are different opinions,
Which eventually turned into heated discussions and debates around the forums.

You have to get Breaking Dawn now! That was my favorite one. These books rock!

I actually thought that Breaking Dawn was the worst of
the series, but that's only my opinion...

The best either had to be Twilight or New Moon. I'm not
really sure, but they were both awesome!!!!!!!!!

TEAM EDWARD

I agree with Meep.
Good ol' Switzerland.

Just say no.