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“Twilight”
Stephenie Meyer
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Twilight, an exquisite fantasy, readers discover a pair of lovers who are supremely star-crossed. Starts with a new school kid and his group of sme beatyful friends. It is basically a vampire-romantic novel between the lead characters Bella (Isabella) Swan and Edward Cullen. The author represents Edward as a charming school-going guy who is a vampire and Bella is s the new girl in town who is very clumsy. The story begins when Bella moved to Forks, a small town in Washington from sunny Phoenix, Arizona. She came to stay with her dad, Charlie Swan (police chief). On her first day at school, she met with Edward. When they met in their Biology class, Edward tried to keep a distance from Bella. He was very attracted to her blood. As he didn’t want to be a monster, he became her savior. He tried over and over again but he failed to stay away from her. Bella was also very attracted to him because of his ignorance.EdwarD was always afraid that what would happen if Bella found out what he is. When it was revealed to Bella that Edward is a vampire, she didn’t care. When time came, they introduced themselves to each others parents. Edward and his family used to call themselves veggies because they avoid hunting animals. After sometimes, the Cullen family found out about a new vampire coven’s arrival. One of the members of the new coven, James, figured out the relationship between Bella and the Cullens. So he tried to hunt her down. But finally Edward saved her. At the end Edward and Bella went to their school prom dance where Bella expressed her wish to become a vampire. But Edward denied granting her wish. This is the main plot of the story.
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Feedbacks From The Readers
(Collected from www.stepheniemeyer.com)
Feedbacks From Publishers:
From Publisher’s Weekly’s starred review: “The main draw here is Bella’s infatuation with outsider Edward, the sense of danger inherent in their love, and Edward’s inner struggle—a perfect metaphor for the sexual tension that accompanies adolescence. These will be familiar to nearly every teen, and will keep readers madly flipping the pages of Meyer’s tantalizing debut.”
From Becky Anderson, of Anderson’s Bookshops: “What a totally amazing debut! Twilight is that rare story that combines suspense, desire, love and friendship with an awesome twist on the vampire genre! Both young adults and adults will be “sucked” into Edward’s and Bella’s world and beg for more, especially after they turn the last page. I can’t wait for the next book!”
From Karen Rosenthal, Children’s Department Manager for R.J. Julia Booksellers (printed in Publisher’s Weekly’s “Galley Talk”): “I’m not usually a vampire book reader, but I haven’t read a book in a long time that had as much sexual tension and creepy terror throughout as Twilight by Stephenie Meyer [Little, Brown]. The main character is extremely compelling. The protagonist is so consumed with her crush on him that she blocks everything else, and the fact that he’s a vampire adds a whole other level. It really is the perfect crossover book. It will appeal to kids who read fantasy and darker books, but also kids who like more realistic fiction like Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and all those kids who read Gossip Girl… It’s a riveting action book but thoughtful as well. Sometimes teen books can be plot-driven and the quality of the writing goes out the window, but this one has both.”
Feedbacks from teen readers:
“Twilight is one of the most moving books I have read in a long time. It kept me thinking about it long after I read the last page. Its heartbreaking romance and suspenseful twists made it hard for me to put the book down. Twilight allows the reader to experience a whole new outlook on vampires and how they interact around mankind. After reading this book I recommend it to anyone who would enjoy reading about an incredibly suspenseful romance.”
Katie, age 16
“Stephenie Meyer’s first novel Twilight is a gripping journey through the united worlds of fantasy and high school. As soon as I started reading Twilight, I couldn’t stop. The plot is the thing that led me to the book in the start. Boy meets girl, girl likes boy, boy turns out to be a vampire. The characters are so vivid, so intense, that you feel like if you look up from the pages Isabella or Edward or Alice is going to be staring at you. This suspenseful novel leaves me with one question… Is there going to be a second?”
Kelly, 15
“Twilight caught my interest so much, I couldn’t stand to put it down once I started. I read this book in one sitting and didn’t finish until 5:00 AM, but it was worth every minute. It’s the love story between a vampire and a human, and the love feels so real, it’s hard to imagine it’s just a book. The main character, Bella Swan, is instantly likeable, and it’s impossible not to empathize with the new couple as their relationship starts to bud. The vampire, Edward Cullen, is captivating with his extraordinary beauty, ancient genteelness, and ability to read minds. But just when the tension eases and it seems like things are going to work out for them (and that’s a hard thing to come by, considering their separate diets), disaster strikes. The book was so much more than I expected; the love feels so real, and at its heart, it’s more a love story between two beings than anything else. Of course, because one of them is a vampire, there’s a bit of hunting and quite a lot of action as well. This was a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable book—I recommend it completely.”
Chenzi, 16
“Wow! I must admit, that when I heard about Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer, I was very intrigued. A book about a regular teenage girl— just like you and me— falling in love with a gorgeous vampire? Who wouldn’t want to read it? I was hooked from the first page, and as I read it, it only got better. Twilight is great because it seems so ordinary; is it possible for this situation to happen in your life? Imagine seeing a guy, more handsome than any you’ve ever seen, and not being able to tear you eyes away from him. Imagine that the force of your mutual chemistry feels like electricity. I promise you that every girl will want to be Isabella Swan. Throw in a little danger, a sticky situation, and a love more powerful than either character has ever known, and what do you get? Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight. It is definitely a book worth reading.”
Rachel, 16
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