Midnight Sun
Published: 4, August 2020
Author: Stephenie Meyer
The Twilight Saga, Book 5
Genres: Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Teens, Thriller, Vampire, Young Adult
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Midnight Sun Summary
The Review:
Stephenie Meyer's novel Midnight Sun is well worth the years it took her to write it. It's mesmerizing in its black splendor. You have the dizzying world of a swift, brilliant vampire mind flooded with the notion of others around him instead of the loneliness of Bella's point of view. Every scene is interwoven with richness and depth, transforming the plot from an unhappy teenage dream to a war against fate, in which the protagonist's attempts to avoid the future he sees continuously drag him more into a worse one. Twilight is now a feeble reflection of the Midnight Sun. I only wish the remaining volumes in the series were written from Edward's point of view also.
When I first read Twilight, I believed it would be a better and more intriguing story if given from Edward's point of view. On the one hand, sure, it's marginally better; I'm relieved not to have to deal with Bella or Jacob, who I kind of admired because he was like that dumb man who says "I'll wait for you" and then squanders all his chances with a girl since she now knows she can use him anytime she wants a shoulder to lean on.
However, I couldn't bear reading about how much of a "monster" he is. So, does he believe his entire family is monsters as well or is it only him who is enamored with a human? I'm sure it's the latter, but I stopped caring and became irritated with him.
The Midnight Sun is about more than a hundred-year-old gloomy Edward. He is troubled by his crush on a regular female Bella. Her blood and perfume entice him like a moth to a flame.
The fact that she is the one person he cannot read and because of this, his mind drives him insane, or in this instance, pushes him to love.
When I was younger, I thought Edward was intriguing and cool; now, I think he's weird and immature. He's very stunted for a man who's been living for a long time. I have to remind myself that he was changed at 17 and doesn't remember much of his "human" past.
But, seriously? He's not very ancient in vampire years, yet even vampires, who are far older, like Aro, Jane, Tanya, Caius, Vladimir, and Dimitri, remember theirs. Anyway, the book was a little wordy, and I wish Stephenie Meyer had used this chance to flesh out Edward's family a little more.
Since we're in his thoughts, I wish we could have spent more time with the Cullens. Fill in the blanks for the rest of the family. Jasper, in particular, is a character for whom I wish there had been more focus.
I really enjoyed the novels! They came out a long time ago when I was young, and I enjoyed some aspects of some of the characters while hating or loathing others, and I eventually became a fan of a handful of them.
I would read them all before attending the premieres on opening night at the movie theater. Having said that, I wasn't prepared to read about the twilight universe in Midnight Sun. But after reading it, I realized it wasn't too horrible!
Edward's thoughts made the original book's explanation of his actions so more clearer. Even when he came out as rude or unfeeling in the original, he was calculated and analytical.
The tale moved at a slower pace because it meticulously dissects each meeting. This version has made me really delighted and amazed. You may immerse yourself in the twilight realm from a different aspect if you reread New Moon after reading this book.
New Moon has always been the saddest, but learning why he chose to go will leave the reader astonished! Many readers who are great admirers will undoubtedly be looking forward to the voyage.
I can be called a Twilight fan but still, this book didn't make me hate it, and it didn't make me adore it either.
I feel like author's writing style leaves a lot to be desired and hasn't improved much since the publication of Twilight, even though I felt it was improving with each new book she published, maybe she is good but my mind automatically started comparing the incomparable Anne Rice with her and that has ruined the fun out of this book and others.
Because there really is no comparison between the two authors and the series except for the word vampire.
Final Thoughts:
I didn't greatly love it, but neither did I despise or dislike it. To want to read and enjoy this book, I'd think you'd have to be a huge Twilight fan. If you've just watched the movies, you're in for a treat.
You might also skip this if you merely read the novels in passing. However, if you read the literature excessively. Then read the anthologies that go with it. Maybe you'll enjoy this book then.
It repackages the whole first Twilight novel from Edward's perspective. While also including some fresh and intriguing data. Edward's life before Bella, in a nutshell.
The Cullen family's reaction to Edward's love for Bella. Edward struggled mightily to overcome his overwhelming thirst. Then there's his emotional appeal for Bella.
With James, there was also a fresh and fascinating pursuit sequence. In fact, through Edward's eyes, the entire James scene was upgraded and made more intriguing.
You may also witness the events of the New Moon a little more clearly via Edward's eyes. If you read this book, I'm sure you'll go back and reread the Twilight series merely to revisit all of the scenes from this book in a fresh light from Edward's perspective.
I'm relieved that I've finally gotten answers for so many dubious behaviors. I'm completely smitten with Emmett and Jasper. I had one desire for the ballet studio scenario, and it was granted.
After this, I hope Alice might get her own series. I have mixed feelings about her role in the plot.
Finally, you can read about the prolonged baseball scene, which just depicts what Bella didn't witness and thus concludes that section of the tale.
"When Bella wasn't around" was my favorite part. This was a fascinating story. I liked observing Edward connect with his family in those little glances that we hadn't seen previously.
The allusions of his "early years" when it was just him and Carlisle, as well as the in-depth memories of some of his other family members, like as when Rosalie saved Emmett, piqued my interest.
In fact, I'd go so far as to suggest that a re-telling of New Moon would be fantastic, especially because Bella would be missing for most of the novel.
Synopsis:
“#1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.
When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.
This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?
In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.
An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
An instant #1 USA Today Bestseller
An instant #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller
An instant #1 IndieBound Bestseller
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"People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time
"A literary phenomenon." -- New York Times”
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Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.
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