This happened to be one of my favorite books of hers. It was a tie between this one and Breaking Dawn. The second book, New Moon, had been a painful excuse for 600+ pages and four days of my life. Unfortunately, you needed to read it in order to understand the last two books.
The movie? Sadly disappointing. The cinematography was wonderful, the graphics amazing, and Bella finally had personality and happiness, unlike the last two movies where she walked around like a depressed, wet mop. So, that part was refreshing. Otherwise, it was somewhat anticlimactic. The big fight, which was the build up for both the movie and the book, fell flat. It enveloped a tiny percentage of the overall movie and was built up as the main, focal, action point of the movie. The love triangle was good. Slow, but appropriate, and the humorous banter between Jake and Edward was encouraging. However, overall, I would say wait it out and rent it on video. Eclipse your heart at home for far less than the $10-$12 movie theater. Buttered popcorn optional.
Did you like the books? What's your opinion on her writing style?
ReplyDeleteI do, actually, like the books. I think the story is captivating and intriguing. I also enjoy the folklore and the mythical mixed with reality aspect of it. As to her writing style, not someone I would choose to read again. While the story is a good one, I personally don't think her writing style is sophisticated, and I find her wordy and long-winded. What was said in twenty pages probably could have been said in four or five. However, she's a very easy read and for her target audience - tweens - it is probably very fitting.
ReplyDeleteOut of curiousity, what are your top ten favorite books?
ReplyDeletetop 10 favorite books? Oh boy, that's a tough one. Here are 12 I really enjoyed for different reasons
ReplyDeleteIn no particular order:
Mine, of course, (Living with B)
A Woman of Substance
Harry Potter 1-7
Memoirs of a Geisha
The Giver
Catcher in the Rye
The Notebook
The Opposite of Love
Grendel
The Great Gatsby
Angels and Demons
The Art of War
i love that book my favorite books are
ReplyDeleteThe Curious Case of the Dog in the NIght Time
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Sundays at Tiffany's
Curious Case of the Dog in the Night Time I had to read for one of my special education courses. It was quite a good book. The insight was wonderful, and it was actually part of what got me thinking that people might be interested in my book too - the idea of getting a glimpse into a different mentality.
ReplyDeleteThe twilight books a predictable and the plot is over used. It is a good book for a middle school student but certainly not adult material. Bella is annoying. Jacob is clingy. and Edward is revolting. but the books would be great for a child, i did not se any of the movies
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