Thursday, March 5, 2009
2.3 Cameron
Twilight, one of the most popular books and movies of 2008 was a huge hit in my eyes as well. Though many people may disagree because it is about vampires and love, it is much more than just that. Stephanie Meyers, the author of the hit series of Twilight, including the other books New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn is a creative writer which makes this book all the better. Her style of writing keeps you pulled into the story making it a page turner type of story, a book you just don't want to put down. I typically am not a reader, but I have to say this was the first book I have accomplished reading that was not assigned as school work, and the book was over 600 pages! Currently I am making my way through the second book in the series, New Moon, which do not meet my expectations to the follow up of the mega hit, Twilight.
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Hmm...I guess as long as a book has the ability to make someone read it's alright, but I have a feeling that the writing style in this book would not compel me to read. I have nothing wrong with fluffy fluff, but something with substance is more my style. If you like books about vampires and love try reading Dracula, it is sooo frightening and interesting. The book is way more creepy than any movie that was a spin off of it.
ReplyDeleteI watched Twilight and read the books, too. The acting definitely could've been better in the movie, and while I reflect on it disdainfully NOW, I have to admit that I was as glued to the book as you were when I first read it.
ReplyDeleteWhile I think that the Twilight series, in the end, was kind of shallow and repetitive, the final book, Breaking Dawn, actually kind of broke away from the regular plot and became REALLY COOL.
Hollywood has such a way of wrecking the true joy of reading. I always consider it my job to go watch the movie after I have read the book just to see how Hollywood has attempted to be true or to see how poorly they indeed butchered. As a former English teacher, it's actually exciting to hear you guys talk about reading! KUDOS to you all!
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