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Twilight (Twilight Saga) | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: ATOM
Category: Book
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Rating:  256 reviews
Sales Rank: 14
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 464
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 1.3
ISBN: 1904233651
EAN: 9781904233657
ASIN: 1904233651
Publication Date: September 9, 2006
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 Fantastic start to a new series September 25, 2007
rhinoa (London)
50 out of 51 found this review helpful
Bella (Isabella) Swan moves from living with her mum in bustling Phoenix to sleepy topwn Forks. She is spending some time where she grew up living with her dad while her mum and new partner look for a new job in Florida. She starts at the local school and makes friends, is a hit with the boys and also encounters Edward. He has pale skin, dark hollows under his eyes and he doesn't associate with anyone else at school apart from his family. She is immediately drawn to him. What she doesn't realise is that he is a vampire. Every step she takes getting closer to him, the more she puts herself in danger.
I really enjoyed this book. The style of writing was very seductive and really drew me in as a reader. It changes some of the essential vampire ideas, giving it a fresh take on an exhausted subject. It isn't "just another vampire book" by any means. It's mostly about relationships and Bella getting to know Edward. The last 100 pages or so take a different turn when an outside threat enters the neighbourhood and Bella's life is at risk. The tone of the book changed which I wasn't sure about at first as I liked the gentle building a lot.
I will definately be reading the rest of the series and have New Moon to start when I get time. If you like a good story, vampires or teen dramas than I recommend this to you.
Bite Me, but it's good February 18, 2008
L. T. Coomber
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
Hello, my name is Lyndsay, and I'm an Edwardholic. It's been 12 hours since I last read his name.
Maybe that will sound familiar to anyone who will end up reading this book. I've read it 5 times, and I have no intention to stop anytime soon.
So, when Bella moved to Forks to live with her dad, she never thought it would be easy. Of course, then she saw Edward, and that first look was all it took. He was beautiful, perfect, and a vampire. But more than that, he was also about to fall for her as badly as she had fallen for him.
I have never read a book which so captures me, holds me. I have a compulsion to read this book, to reread. The author, Stephanie Meyer, has used the subject matter in such a way that the fact that there are vampires seems more incidental than vital to the story. Bella is instantly likable, while Edward Cullen would rival even the most famous of heros. Added to that, the rest of the Cullen clan, and the few friends that Bella makes at Forks high add to the idea that this is really a tale about normal life than the supernatural. This book should be read by everyone.
forbidden love? fantastical creatures? and a well-written story? look no further August 18, 2008
Peach Pear Plum (Nottingham, England)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
First let me say I thought I was too old to like this kind of book. It is aimed at young adults, whatever that means and as a 'mature 24 year old' on a strict masters degree this is not the sort of book I am suppose to enjoy.
Whatever. Who cares about rules like that? Meyer cites her influences as some of my favourite all-time writers; Austen, Montgomery, Alcott etc and the relationship between Bella and Edward reflects all the great couples in literature who love and lose and love again.
The book's strongest feature lies in the forbidden love between the two leads, coupled with the painful realisation of adolescent hormones and the knowledge that giving into those needs will lead to death and agony. Who can honestly say that that is not the most exciting and disturbing predicament they have read about all year?
I read this book on a pivotal monday morning when I should have been writing my thesis due in a matter of weeks; what higher recommendation can I give it then that?
Surprisingly good! March 20, 2008
G. Lindeboom (London, UK)
30 out of 34 found this review helpful
First off: I'm 20. With that in mind and the fact I'm an obsessed bookworm (reading as much literature as I do for example Sci-Fi) I wasn't sure this book was up my "level." I know that sounds arrogant. But haven't you ever read a book meant for the lower part of your age 'group' that you thought it was too easy? Dissatisfying. I see I have as much trouble explaining myself as Bella.
Well, I can tell you that wasn't the case with Twilight. Usually, I avoid popular books. They rarely live up to the hype. I took the chance with Twilight. I'm happy I did. I'll tell you why:
First off: if you're not into romance novels: skip this one. Passionate is written all over it. And that's the strength of it (for me.) The story revolves around two impossible lovers, meant to be together. The only problem is that he's the Lion and she's the lamb. A bright one like you should be able to figure out what kind of threat that poses.
It's written in first person, Bella's POV. I've read some reviewers say they didn't like Bella much. I can tell you it's just jealousy. Hell, I'M jealous. Edward Cullen is, gorgeous and perfect, but also impossible which makes their struggles with eachother even more interesting. They take the front seat in the story and you might even think the (also interesting) supportive cast is kind of left out. I must say I usually detest little subplots in books (exceptions are present ofcourse.) It makes me skim over pages until I've reached the part where my favorite characters interact again. If you feel differently, then this might also be a reason the book is not for you.
The reason I liked it so much is because I could really, (almost to a scary extent) empathize with Bella. If her name was changed in mine, highschool was switched for College and Forks was replaced by the little town I live in (rain stays about the same) you'd pretty much get me. Except that I don't have an Edward Cullen to spice up my life.
He's dazzeling but dangerous. He's like the adrenaline rush skydivers feel when they jump out of a plane. Addicting, exciting, lethal. You come back for more, knowing in the back of your head that one mistake could end your life. Yet you feel that if you'd turn your back and walk away, it would be like you didn't have any life at all.
That's what attracted me to this book. I've been reading it everywhere. In the train, at work (sneaking in a couple of pages) in my room....and I always have to restrain myself from smiling when I read in a public place. It manages to lighten my mood. I'm not destined to meet someone like that, but atleast I can dream and read about it. Romances in novels are usually so alike. They can be well written, but similar nevertheless. This is a new take on it for me and it works out really well.
So, anyone interested in an orgional lovestory with an edge to it should get this. Right now.
masterpiece. my favourite book. April 10, 2007
Sarah
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
this is my favourite book of all time. it is a total masterpiece. i recommend it to any one! i could not put it down and the characters leave you wanting more information through out. bella is a wonderful main character with a charm of her own. i would recommend that if you are buying twilight you also buy new moon the sequel which is what i shall be doing. i have read twilight three times and i will be reading more books by stephenie meyer, including new moon. i could not breath when reading the scenes with bella and edward and i cant wait for the film. the book left me wanting more and throughout i had one though...... why cant edward be mine?!
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