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Twilight: The Twilight Saga, Book 1

Twilight: The Twilight Saga, Book 1

byStephenie Meyer
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Roxie R
5.0 out of 5 starsTeam Edward
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
Okay I first read this book 10 years ago. Around the time it first came out but before all the hype. I fell in love with it immediately. I have reread this book many time's and never get tired of it. Of course I am Team Edward all the way. I fell in love with the vampire who is trying to be good but falls in love with Bella the girl who's blood he can not resist. I know lots of people criticized Stephanie Meyers writing but I don't care. I love her writing and if people call me dumb for it oh well.
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chris linneman
3.0 out of 5 starsNot for teens
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
I first read this series when I was 12 or 13 and LOVED it. I was all about hot vampires and love triangles with hot werewolves (I still do). However, rereading this as an adult, I'm appalled. Bella's relationships with BOTH male protagonists are abusive. Throughout the series, both try to (and do) control her through physical force and they manipulate her like it's nobody's business. Even after nonconsensual contact occurs, everyone is really quick to write it off. Bella's dad blames her for trying to set boundaries. What??? Abuse and noncon aside, the relationships are super unhealthy and codependent. That's fine if you wanna read that as an adult, but please save your niece/daughter/whatever some confusion and don't buy them this book for them. I can't believe I used to think this book was relationship goals. Aside from that, Bella holds incredibly problematic views about herself in relation to others, and the book offers no resolution or growth for her aside from "pick a guy you think you don't deserve and they'll take care for you". Again, not a message I think young women need to read when they're not fully capable of recognizing it as an issue and not the norm. Having said all this, the series is a fast and entertaining read. I recommend books 1 and 2 and googling the plot for the 3rd and 4th.
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Roxie R
5.0 out of 5 stars Team Edward
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
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Okay I first read this book 10 years ago. Around the time it first came out but before all the hype. I fell in love with it immediately. I have reread this book many time's and never get tired of it. Of course I am Team Edward all the way. I fell in love with the vampire who is trying to be good but falls in love with Bella the girl who's blood he can not resist. I know lots of people criticized Stephanie Meyers writing but I don't care. I love her writing and if people call me dumb for it oh well.
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chris linneman
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for teens
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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I first read this series when I was 12 or 13 and LOVED it. I was all about hot vampires and love triangles with hot werewolves (I still do). However, rereading this as an adult, I'm appalled. Bella's relationships with BOTH male protagonists are abusive. Throughout the series, both try to (and do) control her through physical force and they manipulate her like it's nobody's business. Even after nonconsensual contact occurs, everyone is really quick to write it off. Bella's dad blames her for trying to set boundaries. What??? Abuse and noncon aside, the relationships are super unhealthy and codependent. That's fine if you wanna read that as an adult, but please save your niece/daughter/whatever some confusion and don't buy them this book for them. I can't believe I used to think this book was relationship goals. Aside from that, Bella holds incredibly problematic views about herself in relation to others, and the book offers no resolution or growth for her aside from "pick a guy you think you don't deserve and they'll take care for you". Again, not a message I think young women need to read when they're not fully capable of recognizing it as an issue and not the norm. Having said all this, the series is a fast and entertaining read. I recommend books 1 and 2 and googling the plot for the 3rd and 4th.
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Tiffany
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story overall, but Edward is the creepy guy you warned your daughter about.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019
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I just finished reading Twilight now, in 2019. I'm a little late to the party. I've seen all the movies and I thought they were fine/ok, but I kept hearing how much better the books are.

The first half of the book slow. In fact I almost DNF at exactly 50%. But I one night I had nothing else to read so I thought I'd try it one more time. It definitely picked up and I actually really enjoyed the second half of the book. There was more going on, and most importantly, less high school parts. Maybe it's because I'm reading it for the first time in my 30s instead of in my teens. I just found Edward more of a creeper/stalker then a perfect romance.

The cons:
Edward is super controlling. I know he's a vampire and by nature they would be controlling, but it was a little irritating that he pretty much dictates everything about Bella and she just goes along with it. She's just a naive teenager so I guess it does make sense. I just hope all the young girls who read this don't think that a controlling guy is romantic. Being watched while sleeping is super creepy. Bella is a classic but bland Mary Sue, who's only happiness is when she is with Edward. It also annoyed me how much she was taking care of her Dad....doing all the dishes, cooking dinner, housekeeping etc. Yes it's wonderful that she's helping out and doing her part, but her DAD should also be a caretaker to his daughter.

The pros:
I really enjoyed the backstories of all the vampires. I love that they are in Washington because it's always cloudy (and I love the Pacific Northwest!). I don't mind that they are sparkly vampires, it's a different take on why they don't go in the sun and it's pretty creative. The overall story was good, even if it started slow. I will definitely pick up the next book.
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Steven M. BrownTop Contributor: Fantasy Books
4.0 out of 5 stars A safe paranormal Romance aimed squarely for its target audience but interesting.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018
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I first read this book and series because I have a habit when I movie comes out based on the book in the science fiction fantasy and even paranormal genres that I like to read it before the movie. This book and series was my introduction to paranormal Romance. I've since read fairly heavily in the genre and my perspective of the series has changed slightly but not too much from my original thoughts.

When approaching the series you have to recognize it for what it is. The target range is for young girls in their mid-teens and up. It is focused on the emotional journey and the physical mysteries of youth more than action and adventure. It is a very clean book with no foul language and a instant love story where two people become obsessed with each other one because of the flawless beauty and hint of danger she sees in Edward the other in the the fact that he can't read her mind and her blood calls to the monster inside him. In the series is a whole there will be a false love triangle which was played up much more in the movies and an advertisement as team Edward and team Jacob. Again it is not meant to be full of action but rather an emotional rollercoaster with dangerous and mysterious love interest that the reader if they're honest with themselves knows where it will end but we'll enjoy the ride nonetheless.

As much as it sounds like I may be complaining Stephenie Meyer's is a good writer. She writes in a fashion that is clearly understandable and from the perspective and mindset of a young woman. That means not necessarily a rational young woman who makes clear and logical decisions but one who is intelligent and despite the shallow nature of her love is actually a selfless person. It was not until book three that we get several chapters from Jacobs perspective where we see the mind of a Young Man that I realize how good she was in writing from perspective and not showing her hand to the audience. Bella's interaction with other characters covers up something I had not really noticed I strongly until I came back to the series... that the character of Bella has no interest or at least shown to have no active interest really in anything other than Edward. She has shown to enjoy reading certain romantic books but there's no passion for life outside of Edward, no hobbies, or really goals to strive for. This is something that newer readers may not notice but those who have red heavily in fiction will pick up and it will be a fly in the ointment.

The mythos that she built into the story does grow throughout the series and feels true to this world that she creates. In this first book she reveals vampires not to be the hideous things that hide in the dark but rather beautiful predators, yes they sparkle LOL, that are designed entirely to attract and destroy their pray but have a conscience that makes them want to be more than just simple monsters. In truth considering the physical power and extra powers of the vampires particularly as the series goes on with another writer or a different style of story they could have been truly terrifying. However for the genre and target audience it was a perfect hit that of course made Stephenie Meyers millions.

I came to the series when the nation was swept up in the movie. I have a habit of reading books that are made into movies before actually watching the movie. and the first time I read it I wanted to be able to have an opinion of the book series for myself rather than taking others words for it. while I did enjoy the story the more that I read into the genre the more I realize that the twilight series was safe and was meant for a younger audience. The stories did mature as the years went on but not to a degree that would make it too inappropriate for high schoolers. I also realize that it was meant mostly to be a romance before anything else.

Looking back having read the series multiple times and buying the books because I felt guilty for not supporting the author I think Bella Swan while having a rough start in the first book in terms of character depth becomes a different sort of hero in the end. She may not be a sword wielding assassin but she has a strength and determination as well as bravery that makes her relatable.

I do think that looks three and four of the series are better than books one and two. The first book they love story just feel shallow. The second book with how the author had to introduce a character for the false love triangle while also putting the main love interest to the side for a while was rather annoying period in the third and fourth books it feels like a lot of the nonsense is put to the side and it gets down to the nitty-gritty no more wavering to milk the what ifs.
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Marcie (@thecliteraturecorner)
5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing start to this romance series
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020
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So before I begin, it only took me 15 years and the convincing of my best friend to sit down and read this. I was never on the Team Jacob/Team Edward craze and honestly it never appealed to me back when it was “the thing”.
Now that I have that out of the way - Stephanie has blown me away with the way she wrote this. I was directly pulled into her mythical world of the lion who fell in love with the lamb. This was extremely angsty, but I can understand why Edward is the way he is. Bella? She’s a smart, observant, and wise beyond her years...but a walking time bomb with how accident prone she is. I loved the whole opposites/forbidden love blossoming, the suspense, and the side characters...specifically the vampire side characters - the mean girls and the boys tripping over themselves for Bella got a little tiring for me. Overall I am pleased and ready to dive into the next in this series.
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catycat154
3.0 out of 5 stars Reread years later...Edward is the worst.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
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I got the urge to reread one of my favorite books as a teenager. I can honestly say that I enjoyed it...for the most part. There was a lot of details I forgot or missed while reading it the first time. And now that I am older and married I can’t honestly say that Edward is the BIGGEST stalker and control freak ever. The way he treats Bella, I just cannot even. I honestly feel bad for her. I really do. When I was teen, I really thought that it was okay for him to be like that and now I’m questioning my entire teenage life.

But besides Edward and his control freak ways , the writing style is wonderful. I really liked how Stephanie Meyer wrote this first book. The grammar, the word choice. It was beautiful and so was Bella. She is an independent woman and she’s trying to find her place in the world and truthfully, I wished it wasn’t with Edward.

That’s why this review is 3 stars...because I cannot express my dislike for him enough.
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EnigmaofAbsolute
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book and I used to be a Twilight hater
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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When I was young, I thought Twilight was stupid because sparkly vampires are just absurd and the only TRUE vampires are that of the Anne Rice: Vampire Chronicle series. However, as I got older and the Twilight obsession in the mainstream subsided, I decided to give it a chance since typically the books are better than any movie/TV adaptations. Needless to say, I fell in love with it and I read this entire book in literally one day. I could not stop and now I'm looking at reading the next one.

This book is definitely for those who like cutesy high school romance, a little bit of the supernatural (vampires and werewolves), and a little mystery. I saw the movie a very long time ago and I don't think it did Edward justice at all for this part of the story at least.

Though, I do agree with the other reviews; it's not for teens. The relationship is a little sketchy and Bella is 100% a masochist and I think she's secretly suicidal.

Either way, highly recommend.
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Paula Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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I am 14 years old, and i ordered this book under my mom's account. This was a very good book. I hear a lot of people say that it was poorly written, but it was ok for me. I got lost in it very quickly. There was a lot of detail in it, and I really enjoyed reading it. I have also come to terms with the despicable realization, that a gorgeous vampire will never fall madly in love with me, and base his entire life on protecting and caring for me. And that is a depressing yet true reality. 😁
But my life does go on, and I am currently reading New Moon, the second book in the Twilight Saga.
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Cynthia Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Mother Daughter Book Club.com
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2008
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When I met with our mother-daughter book club to talk about Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer. the girl who recommended it started the conversation by saying she loved! the book and she thought Edward was the perfect guy. The other girls jumped right in and echoed the exact same thought. The moms tried to bring the discussion around several times to other things that went on in the book: Would you so eagerly put yourself at risk in a relationship? Do you think Bella would continue to be so enamored of Edward if she had time away from him? Would you trade your life for an eternity with someone else if it meant never having children or forming close ties with anyone else?

Clearly the girls were more interested in the image of Edward as the perfect boyfriend than in thinking about any lasting consequences. A couple of us moms said we thought Twilight was an Outlander (by Diana Gabaldon) book for teens. While Outlander involves a totally different plot line, time travel in Scotland as opposed to moral vampires in Washington, the books are similar in that they feature a male hero who is loving, attentive, protective, strong and seemingly perfect (except for an endearing flaw or two).

The girls say everyone else they know who has read Twilight loves it. It certainly has it's place as a light, fun book to read as long as you're not expecting to explore issues in-depth during a discussion.
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Arlene Ross, Miami, FL
5.0 out of 5 stars A delicious find
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2008
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Looking for vampire-themed books for my new Amazon Kindle, I stumbled upon Twilight, never realizing it was for young adults. I am 50+, a professional writer, with a master's degree in mental health counseling. I was first surprised and then thrilled by Twilight; by how well it is written, how clearly and believably the characters are drawn, and by the construction of this novel. I wish there had been young adult fiction like this for me when I was a young adult!

My criteria for enjoying a fantasy-themed book is whether it seems plausible. While reading Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles, I found myself totally submerged in the premise and believing it to be so. The same thing happened while reading Twilight, and later New Moon and Eclipse.

I realize there are some reviews posted here and for the other two books that find fault with characters, plot and more. I wish those readers had the ability to turn themselves over to a good novel and become immersed in it. By the time I finished the third book, Eclipse, I was thrilled by the action, admiring of the way Native American lore was brought to bear on the vampire myths, and nursing an embarrassing little crush on Edward.

I am delighted to know that this saga will continue with the fourth book this summer, and I hope there are many more to come. They can't make it to my Kindle quickly enough!
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