Twilight

[SirJazzHands]

*twitch* More abuse of exclamation, I see.. *twitch*

Yes, a hesitation you might call it, because I fail to comprehend how you actually believe a person would be jealous of someone who does not and will not (sorry hun for your little fantasies) exist? A book that is crafted with the sole intent of marketing in mind, catering towards susceptible women of all ages, looking for "true romance" in this world. Tough luck for them, Edward doesn't exist, and Hallelujah for it, because there are down-to-earth, honest, real men living today who could fulfill your wildest dreams. They won't suck your blood, either! (Unless, of course, you're into fetishism..)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll go read a book that isn't, how shall I put it.. entirely trashy.
*opens up Crime and Punishment*

[Equality72521]

*tear* Jazz your little schpiel just brought tears to my eyes.

Don't forget that she's mormon!!!!
(Writing about vampires ^.^)

haha.
Oh man, Jazz, the first book isn't bad. That one is actually my favorite and her best written. The first book alone could pass without a series to follow.

[Beautifull]

*twitch* More abuse of exclamation, I see.. *twitch*

Yes, a hesitation you might call it, because I fail to comprehend how you actually believe a person would be jealous of someone who does not and will not (sorry hun for your little fantasies) exist? A book that is crafted with the sole intent of marketing in mind, catering towards susceptible women of all ages, looking for "true romance" in this world. Tough luck for them, Edward doesn't exist, and Hallelujah for it, because there are down-to-earth, honest, real men living today who could fulfill your wildest dreams. They won't suck your blood, either! (Unless, of course, you're into fetishism..)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll go read a book that isn't, how shall I put it.. entirely trashy.
*opens up Crime and Punishment*

what's wrong with a little fantacism? every girl is entitled to theirs, just most would find it in a book, at least i don't find it on T.V. and lose a lot of brain cells!

and who said we were looking for a real,down-to-earth, honest man?

and for your information....I'm not one of those people who are obsessed with Edward . i just admire the author who writes a book that draws me in, and makes me doubt if anything is impossible to believe. like vampires, i know they don't exist, but the way Stephenie Meyers creates her vampires, it sounds so realistic.

and i'm not really looking for the "romance" from Edward, that i know he can't give me!

and you can be jealous of a fictional character. i've been jealous myself a few times from characters so carefully drawn, that they seem real.

to everyone else: Has anyone read The Host?

[Ricechex]

Beautifull, I have read The Host and I very much enjoyed it - moreso than the Twilight series, as a point of fact.

Edward is probably my least favorite character in the series - I found him to be overly controlling (and having been in that kind of bad relationship, I have no taste for it even in daydreams and book pages). I held out hope for Jacob. Although Edward did become slightly more pallatable in Breaking Dawn - he finally started letting go a bit.

But getting back to The Host, I had heard a rumor that there would be another book or two in that world - I'm intrigued. It was very good as a stand alone, and part of me is concerned about there being more - I don't want it to turn into a "book crafted with the sole intent of marketing" to quote Sir Jazz. But on the other hand, wasn't every book on shelves today crafted with the intent for people everywhere to enjoy them? So really, how can you blame an author for crafting a story that millions of people want to read? Isn't that the point?

[kelby_lake]

Well I could guess *SPOILER* Bella would get knocked up and I haven't even read it yet.

[Beautifull]

Ricechex,

what's this i hear about a book or two in that world?

so The Host might be book one in a series?

[SirJazzHands]

I must admit one thing, if it weren't for the fact that it's more than likely total fan service (aka probably going to be rushed and a bad idea), Midnight Sun is a cool idea. If any of you have ever read or heard of Orson Scott Card's Ender books, he did a similar thing with his books Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow. Same story told through two different perspectives.

I've heard about The Host and I'll also admit it seems a bit intriguing but I'm not sure if I actually want to take the chance in case it's bad.

[curlyqlink]

I've heard about The Host and I'll also admit it seems a bit intriguing

I dipped into The Host but found it not worth reading, IMHO. It's your basic mind-whammy plot, aliens move in and take over, turning folks into pod-people. One brave soul fights back. Stephanie Meyer seems to use an awful lot of verbiage to produce yet one more take on this too-familiar idea.

i just admire the author who writes a book that draws me in, and makes me doubt if anything is impossible to believe. like vampires, i know they don't exist, but the way Stephenie Meyers creates her vampires, it sounds so realistic.

She makes her vampires contemporary. There's a fine, but very important difference. They seem realistic to her target audience, because they appeal to her target audience.

Something intrigues me about the idea of "doubting anything is impossible". This is an idea that I run across all the time in discussions of popular culture; it sounds so hopeful and youthful and optimistic that I hesitate to torpedo it. (But I will anyway <g>!) Should we in fact go about doubting that anything is impossible? Even things that fly in the face of logic, experience, and the wisdom of the ages? It sounds like something from a Nike ad. And like most salesmanship, disillusionment and disappointment lurk not far down the road.

[Ricechex]

Beautifull, don't quote me on it, but that is apparently the word that's going around. One of my friends at my local B&N mentioned it, but I haven't seen anything on her [Stephenie Meyer's] site. I want to say I may have seen something in perhaps Entertainment Weekly or some such publication, but I cannot promise it.

Sir Jazz, I must say that The Host is, in my own humble opinion, vastly better than the Twilight series. The writing was definately more adult in tone. I am not much for the Sci-Fi bit (I'm an Urban Fantasy girl at heart) but The Host was excellent. Of course, that is my own opinion. I borrowed it from my local library - you might take that route before shelling out the $20+ for it.

Cheers!

[Bakiryu]

to everyone else: Has anyone read The Host?

I have, it's one of my favorite books. I tend to identify with Wanda

I just got Breaking Dawn yesterday, it's so good, I'm almost finished but I don't want it to end.

[Beautifull]

I have, it's one of my favorite books. I tend to identify with Wanda

I just got Breaking Dawn yesterday, it's so good, I'm almost finished but I don't want it to end.

man! you're so lucky! i've been dying to read Breaking Dawn...my friend is going to let me borrow it after she finishes, but one minute is too much for me to wait for it!

i like wanda, but i think i can identify with Melanie better.

Sir Jazz, I must say that The Host is, in my own humble opinion, vastly better than the Twilight series. The writing was definately more adult in tone. I am not much for the Sci-Fi bit (I'm an Urban Fantasy girl at heart) but The Host was excellent. Of course, that is my own opinion. I borrowed it from my local library - you might take that route before shelling out the $20+ for it.

i gotta say i agree with you about The Host being better thanthe Twilight series

okay, so i thought about this, but i want other people's thoughts on this first. jacob. is he good guy or bad guy. i know i get that he's a nice guy, but he gets in the way of edward and bella. so is he good? is he bad?

[storywriter101]

I love Twilight, and I am currently reading New Moon!! Awesome!!!

[Beautifull]

I must admit one thing, if it weren't for the fact that it's more than likely total fan service (aka probably going to be rushed and a bad idea), Midnight Sun is a cool idea. If any of you have ever read or heard of Orson Scott Card's Ender books, he did a similar thing with his books Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow. Same story told through two different perspectives.

I've heard about The Host and I'll also admit it seems a bit intriguing but I'm not sure if I actually want to take the chance in case it's bad.

i assure you it is not bad....

[Equality72521]

I haven't read The Host yet, after reading the Twilight series, I'm kind of scared to, to be honest. She should have left it at the first book. Sigh. Oh well. I might look into it, but there is no way I'm going to buy it.

[Beautifull]

Equality...i will tell you, The Host is nothing like the Twilight series, it's a whole 'nother book, comp;letely different. when i first checked it out, i didn't really care for it, but something made me pick up the book at the book store, and buy it. now i'm glad that i bought it...because now i can read it as many times as i want....justas soon as i get it back from who's borrowing it!

so is there anyone who would like to give their opinion of Jacob?