Twilight Novel ☑️ Recommended
The Twilight Saga Series Book 1
Twilight Review
Great book. Fast read. Exciting love story. As I’m sure you’ve heard, Edward and Bella are the new Romeo and Juliet, except without the suicide at the end. I liked reading this book. It was fun and easy; a nice weekend read that I didn’t really want to put down. It was actually recommended to me by several of my students and if a student is excited about reading something, I’m excited too!
I’ve found that students, girls, boys, Grade 9 through 12 enjoy the novel if they pick it up. What’s great about it is that for once there is a female protagonist of interest that all of my students seem to like and want to read more about.
Although there is some sexual suggestion, it is very tame and given Meyer’s religious background, very rooted in a strong moral code that comes through in her characters. It’s a safe read, nothing too racy, just a little bit of violence at the end.
If you’re a feminist, the book is a great source for debating Edwards control and power over Bella and examining the role model or role of the heroine in modern young adult fiction. I know there’s been some heavy debate in the world of feminist critique regarding this novel.For what it is, it is a great book. We’re not talking literature here, just a fun read for all.
Great book. Fast read. Exciting love story. As I’m sure you’ve heard, Edward and Bella are the new Romeo and Juliet, except without the suicide at the end. I liked reading this book. It was fun and easy; a nice weekend read that I didn’t really want to put down. It was actually recommended to me by several of my students and if a student is excited about reading something, I’m excited too!
I’ve found that students, girls, boys, Grade 9 through 12 enjoy the novel if they pick it up. What’s great about it is that for once there is a female protagonist of interest that all of my students seem to like and want to read more about.
Although there is some sexual suggestion, it is very tame and given Meyer’s religious background, very rooted in a strong moral code that comes through in her characters. It’s a safe read, nothing too racy, just a little bit of violence at the end.
If you’re a feminist, the book is a great source for debating Edwards control and power over Bella and examining the role model or role of the heroine in modern young adult fiction. I know there’s been some heavy debate in the world of feminist critique regarding this novel.
For what it is, it is a great book. We’re not talking literature here, just a fun read for all.
ISBN-10 0316327336
ISBN-13 978-0316327336
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Twilight Release Date: July 18, 2007
513 pages
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Twilight Summary
About three things I was absolutely positive.
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him - and I didn't know how dominant that part might be - that thirsted for my blood.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight is a love story with bite.
Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" and redefined romance for a generation (New York Times).
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.
Plot
Bella Swan moves from sunny Phoenix, Arizona to rainy Forks, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula to live with her father, Charlie. Her mother, Renée is traveling with her new husband, Phil Dwyer, a minor league baseball player. Bella attracts much attention at her new school and makes friends quickly. A shy girl, she is dismayed by several boys competing for her attention.
When Bella is seated next to Edward Cullen in class on her first day of school, he seems repulsed by her. He disappears for a few days, but warms up to Bella upon his return; their newfound relationship reaches a climax after Bella is nearly crushed by Tyler's van in the school parking lot. Edward saves Bella, stopping the van with only his hand.
Bella annoys Edward with questions about how he saved her life. She hears that Edward and his family are vampires who drink animal blood. She is told legends of the local Quilyeute people by fellow student Jacob Black (a character who becomes more important in the later books in the series). Bella is saved by Edward again in Port Angeles when she is almost attacked. Driving a silver Volvo, Edward takes Bella to dinner and home. As they drive, she tells him of the stories that he is a vampire. Edward says he tried to stay away, finding her scent too desirable. Over time, Edward and Bella fall in love.
Their relationship is affected when a nomad vampire coven arrives in Forks. James, a tracker vampire who is intrigued by Cullens' relationship with a human, wants to hunt Bella for sport. The Cullen family try to separate Bella and Edward, and send Bella to Phoenix to hide in a hotel. James calls and claims to be holding her mother. When Bella surrenders, James attacks her. Before he can kill her, Edward and other Cullens rescue her and destroy James. He still attacks the girl. Edward prevents her from becoming a vampire, and she is treated at a hospital. After they return to Forks, they go to the school prom together. Bella says she wants to become a vampire, but Edward won't help.
Bella's desire to become a vampire increases throughout the series. Edward continues to refuse as he hates being immortal and does not want Bella to suffer the same fate.
Twilight Characters
Isabella Swan - Isabella, who prefers to be called Bella, is a 17-year-old girl. She moves from Phoenix, Arizona to Forks, Washington to live with her father. Her mother moves to Florida with her second husband. Bella has a kind and awkward personality that is more mature than most girls her age. She is highly intelligent and observant, noticing and formulating theories about the Cullens' strange behaviors, physical features, and unusual abilities. As the novel progresses, Bella unconsciously learns how to make difficult choices and accept their consequences.
Edward Cullen - Edward is a 104-year-old vampire who was transformed by Carlisle Cullen when he was near death with Spanish Influenza in 1918. He has a supernatural gift for reading people's minds. Since Edward's transformation into a vampire, he had never fallen in love nor believed that he needed to. He later realizes that his existence was completely pointless and without an aim. In Bella he finds compassion, love, acceptance and care.[14] In Twilight, Edward has a pessimistic personality influenced by Meyer's naturally pessimistic character.[15] His character was also influenced by Mr. Rochester of Jane Eyre.
James - James is a vampire with an unusual ability to track people. When the Cullens try to protect Bella, James figures she will be the biggest hunt of his life.
Jacob Black - Young Jacob Black may be a Bella's favourite non-vampire friend. He's a Quilyeute Indian and lives on La Push reservation, not far from Forks. Upon first meeting, Bella ischarmed and impressed by Jacob in many ways. Jacob learns that he is similar to Bella in many ways. Her father Charlie sees that Jacob is safe boyfriend material, the kind of guy he would approve her dating.
Carlise Cullen - Carlisle is a handsome, conscientious doctor. As patriarch of the Cullen clan, Carlisle started the whole 'vegetarian' (no human) diet. As a human in the 17th century, Carlisle was the son of an anti-'evil-being' pastor.
Additional information and source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_(Meyer_novel)
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