Is it possible for a book about vampires to avoid the monstrous nature of Stephen King's creatures, the self-absorbed boredom of Anne Rice's Lestat, the innate pessimism of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita … more
I loved this movie. Most of the time I am disappointed when a movie is based on a book. Most movies can't live up to a books standards. That's my personal opinion. I was very pleased with the Twilight … more
I can't believe how much I loved this book! It is one of the most romantic books that I have ever read without being overly sexualized. Also very cool twist on the standard vampire mythology. Can't wait … more
Not as good as Twilight, but the last third was pretty great. I'm an Edward girl, so I didn't like how much of this book focused on Jacob. I still can't wait for the next book.
Bella and Edward's love is sometimes painful in its purity. But it is a delicious pain. I didn't really understand Bella's aversion to marriage, but this is definitely my second … more
I sincerely hope that this is not the last book in the Twilight Saga. I definitely did not anticipate the direction this book would take (and I probably would have balked had I known before … more
At the conclusion of Twilight, Bella Swann has narrowly escaped death at the hands of evil "tracker" vampire James; her life is saved by her vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen, who also kills her attacker. … more
When Bella made the decision to move in with her father Charlie---to Forks, Washington from Phoenix, Arizona-----she was prepared for dull, boring, small town life. She was ready for rain, drizzle and … more
When I finished New Moon by Stephanie Meyer I knew I'd want to read more of the series, but wasn't particularly worried about waiting awhile. Then I learned what everyone else already knew, that … more
No, seriously. The book itself should have come with a preface about the noxious characters it contained, but then, this book is really a reflection of a growing portion of our … more
Pros: Well researched; deep emotional content. Cons: I was so not the target audience The Bottom Line: In the final analysis my instinct to stay away from … more
Pros: Edward and Bella live happily ever after... Cons: ...the book makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. The entire story is a "con" (read review). … more
Pros: Much better plot, characters are more likable, story is stronger, overall... Cons: ...writing is still weak; a few minor nitpicks. The Bottom … more
Pros: The plot is far more involved than in the first book... Cons: ...Bella's character is absolutely repulsive; the entire book is one big train-wreck. … more
Pros: A light, easy read, and an engaging enough story... Cons: ...lacks character development; uneven plot, and poor writing. The Bottom Line: Twilight … more
Pros: Nice collection of songs, a few stellar tracks from lesser known artist, Robert Pattinson's songs... Cons: ...a few unnecessary remixes, Bella's Lullaby :( … more
After watching this movie, I now understand why teenage girls and young women have made the Twilight books and now the movies so successful. The overall story arc is essentially about a girl caught in … more
As a Twilight addict, I want to know anything and everything that pertains to the series. What I liked most about A New Dawn is that it answered a lot of questions that I was curious about. Like how much … more
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Two-Disc Special Edition)" ends dramatically with Bella (Kristen Stewart) accepting Edward's (Rob Pattinson) engagement ring along with a promise to wax eternally immortal … more