Twilight

[DanielBenoit]

I marvel at how they have the patience to get through 4 bricks but they can't finish pretty short classics.

I know right?

My experience with Twilight: I remember being in the bookstore and constantly seeing this particular book everywhere. It had the most elegant cover of two hands holding out an apple. I would be standing at one section, and I would hear people talking about it at some stand and how great it was. Eventually I came to the decision that I must figure out what this is. So I picked up a copy one day, entranced by the wonderful front cover which was quite sublte. As opposed to a huge logo of the book's title, there was just a subtle "twilight" as well as the authors name. I was quite impressed and wondered eagerly what this book was about. Once I opened the pages, I could not believe what dribble I found! Urgghh! Wtf is this? "I wasn't interesting. And he was. Interesting...and brilliant...and mysterious...and perfect...and beautiful...and possibly able to lift full-sized vans with one hand." and this? " 'It would be more...prudent for you not to be my friend,' he explained. 'But I'm tired of trying to stay away from you, Bella.' "

How about putting the name of whoever designed the title cover on the front instead of Stephine Meyers and giving her all of that money, because the front cover is really the only thing of any value.

[soundofmusic]

They are to Twilight, lol.

For what Twilight is, it's okay. The thing that really bugs me though is that some people don't read anything else.

Okay, Kelby, Shakespeare may impress me; but it doesn't give me that warm, fuzzy, wish I was young and at the soda shop with some hot vampire feel

First off, I'm not some highly-paid literary scholar attacking a poorly written series of books. I'm a 16 year old kid who thought they were crap. And, for the record, Harry Potter wasn't all that bad.

And, I'm not attacking YOUR taste in books, just the books in general. But if you choose to take my derogatory comments on a series and misinterpret that as me attacking you, who am I to stop you?

I don't know how to quote multiple users, so, for the person who is hold enough to be my grandmother, I read the entire Twilight series because it was a Christmas gift, and the uncle who bought me them was an English teacher. How that is significant: every time he'd swing by to hang around with the family, he'd ask how i like the books (once every 2 or so weeks). He'd tell if I was BS'ing.
I don't want to insult him by wasting money on the books.

I must apologize to IceM publicly; to read the entire Twilight series because they were a gift shows a great deal of kindness and character. Most young people would stick them on the shelf or file 13 them and read the synopsis.

I completely agree with your closing statement. Once every five years or so, it seems that there is a trendy series that comes along. First it was "A Series of Unfortunate Events" then along came "Harry Potter" Finally we wind up with "The Twilight Saga." All of these are good books; however, that is all most people want to read. People want to follow that trend. However, there is more to Literature than these trendy books. How many people actually take the time to read and interpret a classic, or for that matter, how many people actually interpreted "Twilight" and the meaning behind it and how Meyers beliefs and what not were put into the novels? People just read it because it is popular.

I don't read the novels because they are trendy; I read them because they bring out "my inner child". I'm old, I deal with death all the time and I like to come home to something that is not profound, that doesn't make me think.
I actually liked several of the Series of Unfortunate, the author was very witty; I just got a little stuck when the kids plight didn't alter.

I marvel at how they have the patience to get through 4 bricks but they can't finish pretty short classics.

Actually, I read 2 bricks, a few chapters here and there. What do people who only read profound literature do when they run out of Shakespeare, Tolstoy, Nabacov....

I know right?

My experience with Twilight: I remember being in the bookstore and constantly seeing this particular book everywhere. It had the most elegant cover of two hands holding out an apple. I would be standing at one section, and I would hear people talking about it at some stand and how great it was. Eventually I came to the decision that I must figure out what this is. So I picked up a copy one day, entranced by the wonderful front cover which was quite sublte. As opposed to a huge logo of the book's title, there was just a subtle "twilight" as well as the authors name. I was quite impressed and wondered eagerly what this book was about. Once I opened the pages, I could not believe what dribble I found! Urgghh! Wtf is this? "I wasn't interesting. And he was. Interesting...and brilliant...and mysterious...and perfect...and beautiful...and possibly able to lift full-sized vans with one hand." and this? " 'It would be more...prudent for you not to be my friend,' he explained. 'But I'm tired of trying to stay away from you, Bella.' "

How about putting the name of whoever designed the title cover on the front instead of Stephine Meyers and giving her all of that money, because the front cover is really the only thing of any value.

You're right, Daniel, the covers are wonderful. I dont Know, Daniel, when I read about Edward (always imagining him as Robert Pattinson) hanging out by my bed, adoring me while I sleep and a big, fluffy wolf man outside in the rain; well...

[chaneybean]

im not a big fan o twilight

[kelby_lake]

Actually, I read 2 bricks, a few chapters here and there. What do people who only read profound literature do when they run out of Shakespeare, Tolstoy, Nabokov....

Watch films I'm in love with Powell and Pressburger colour films.

[*Classic*Charm*]

AGAIN. This is back AGAIN.

[Niamh]

It wont die until all the movies have been done... bit like Harry Potter. can be garunteed that will be revived with the next movie...

[Gadget Girl]

Honestly, I don't like Twilight. I don't know why teens my age are so head-over-heels addicted to it. I really don't see the point of the story at all. I'm always discussing this to my friends, but they will always find a lame comeback and say I'm weird for not liking it. What? So, does that mean that I'm an alien or something? Twilight has become so popular worldwide that it's scary.

[Zee.]

Each to their own...


Someone mentioned A Series of Unfortunate Events before - i loved that series.

I would not read, if every book i read required me to decipher the 'values' of the author. I read for enjoyment. Entertainment.
i want to enjoy and indulge in as much books as i can - from good literature to absolute trash. People like Twilight for the story - they find it entertaining, some may like the supernatural side to it, others the love story because they themselves are seeking a similar thing. If it fulfills people and makes them happy - why should it matter?

People limit themselves too much. When i get home and i'm really tired but can't sleep - i read some 'trash', harry potter, weird sci fis, lemony snicket - because i like the story. I find them exciting.


Most 'trash' novels are page turners, and do a much better job at engaging me than say.. shakespeare, or steinbeck ever could.

[Jeremydav]

There are better page turners than Twilight. I couldn't put down No Country for Old Men. It was somewhat deep, but nothing that required an annotated text with a scholarly introduction. It was a good page turner and it WASN'T trash. There's plenty out there.

[Zee.]

There are better page turners than Twilight. I couldn't put down No Country for Old Men. It was somewhat deep, but nothing that required an annotated text with a scholarly introduction. It was a good page turner and it WASN'T trash. There's plenty out there.

There are MUCH better page turners than Twilight, in both yours and MY view. But you spoke for yourself, and i can speak for only myself. If someone were to say to me, "In my experience, there are no better page turners than Twilight" who am i to say their opinion is wrong and contradict THEIR experience??

Point is, you can say whatever you like about books, look down your nose at some and praise others but our views and opinions and experiences with books are all individual. You can't be selfish about it. Let people enjoy what they enjoy, you can argue all day that it's 'wrong' but it is what it is.

[kelby_lake]

Most 'trash' novels are page turners, and do a much better job at engaging me than say.. shakespeare, or steinbeck ever could.

Shakespeare can be a very engaging read, once you get used to the language, and far more interesting than 'trash' novels, which on the whole I find vapid and ridiculous. The idea that because something is intellectual it is inherently boring is a total myth.

I don't care that people read and enjoy Twilight; it's their life after all. What I do care about is the fact that we should be promoting a variety of books and not just trash.

[Gadget Girl]

What I do care about is the fact that we should be promoting a variety of books and not just trash.

I'd be happy when that happens.

[rebyrory]

Hi, I'm Rebecca. This is my first post but I really need your help. I'm making a research about the Twilight phenomenon for my final exam and I ask myself: Why Twilight is so popular and Why does it like to so many people?
I need above all personal justification and opinion, and I hope you'll find some time to write me an answer. Thanks a lot

[soundofmusic]

Hello and welcome, I am actually very fond of the twilight series.
I am an old lady; not typical of the 14 - 22 year old fans the series usually attracts. I like it because I am a romantic and am rather fond of the concept of self sacrifice for love (which is throughout the book). I also have always been a great fan of vampires; but this new vampire that only eats animals and is happy to stay around with his girlfriend is very appealing.

When I first read the book, I thought Stephanie Meyer was a bit of an egoist and it seemed to come out in the later books; but I have since changed my opinion. I do think that the later books are not quite as well written as the first two.

[Annamariah]

I love Twilight series because of the story. For me the books were real page-turners that I didn't want to put down until I was finished. There is something magical about the world described in the books and I also like the fact that the characters have some "old-fashioned" values.