The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide Review

The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide

Published: 12, April 2011

Author: Stephenie Meyer

Part of The Twilight Saga

Genres: Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Literary, Romance, Shape Shifter, Sword & Sorcery, Teen, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

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The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide Summary

The Review:

Stephenie Meyer's The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide is a spin-off encyclopedic reference book based on the Twilight Saga novel series. The Guide includes nearly a hundred full-color illustrations by illustrator Young Kim, who previously illustrated Stephenie Meyer's #1 New York Times Best Seller Twilight: The Graphic Novel, and several other artists, as well as exclusive new material about the world author created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.

I unexpectedly enjoyed this, and I especially enjoyed the visuals and the author's interview. I liked reading about the side characters, Forks, and the whole sensation of returning to the series.

Yes, I'm sure you could get a lot of the information and data on the internet, but I liked having everything in one place.

To my surprise, this book is fairly long and substantial. The section on international book covers was particularly fantastic. (I enjoy collecting books with a variety of covers.)

This reminded me a lot of the time before the series' movies burst, and it gave me a sense of how things felt back then.

This book will clarify a lot of the topics that everyone was left wondering after reading the books; once again, it is for those readers who have been drawn deeply into the world of Twilight.

There are numerous illustrations and in-depth stories about all of the characters, not just the vampires and werewolves; it is really about all of the characters, as well as other information about various aspects of Twilight, such as the local environment and landscapes, vehicles mentioned, timelines, and key plot points from all of the books.

I find the drawings to be both pleasing and irritating: as you read the book, you form your own vision of things, which may or may not correspond to what the author intended or how some artist views things. So don't care about photographs if you want your own perspective.

It's also worth noting that this book is based on the novels rather than the films. As is customary, a lot was modified when the narrative was filmed, so don't expect this book to be related to the movies. Even the characters, as well as everything else, has a distinct appearance.

The extensive interview with Stephenie Meyer about how the narrative came to be, and how the same story was published with a variety of covers, was maybe the most fascinating aspect of this book for me.

Also enjoyable to read were the question and answer portion at the conclusion of the book, as well as the outtakes.

I can't think of anything else I disliked about this book except that I kept hoping for representations of some of the lesser characters mentioned in order to understand Stephenie Meyer's perspective on them.

To begin, I appreciate how the guidebook is split into several areas of significance. Beginning with a beautiful chat between Shannon Hale and Stephenie Meyer discussing each of the four books and the success she has had as a result of them.

The book then shifts to the Twilight Saga's main focus: vampires. Discussing the many aspects of the Twilight vampires, as well as how they compare to typical vampires from stories. I really loved portions like Vampire History and Vampire Law.

As we go through Covens, we begin to receive maps of Forks, as well as statistics and information about the Cullens.

I didn't anticipate much more to be mentioned about Rosalie or Bella since the history was covered so effectively in the Eclipse book and movie, but I was surprised by the additions that were given, such as with Bella's parents and when Jasper was teaching a newborn.

While Renesmee was just introduced in Breaking Dawn, it's good to have her included in this space as well. While the Volturi were as well-known in Twilight as the Cullens, it was interesting to discover more about the other covens.

Though it's a shame the author wasn't able to add images of what she imagined the Amazon or Egyptian vampires to look like.

We compare the actual Children of the Moon werewolves to the Twilight shape-shifting werewolves when we come to the werewolf chapter.

We have a better understanding of their relationship to the family trees offered. Illustrations of Leah and other characters as seen through the eyes of the author would have been excellent.

There's a lot of material here that I didn't know from regular literature, which I won't spoil.

The section on humans has a large number of minor characters, many of whom I have difficulties recalling from the novels due to their modest roles.

It's fantastic that the Twilight universe's timeline does not begin with the first novel, but rather with ancient Greece and the early Saga vampires and werewolves.

The key points of the novels are labeled with the chapters in which the events or statements occur. The worldwide fan art and European covers added a lot to the book's appeal.

I was hesitant at first about a certain cash cow milking endeavor, but this book is gorgeous and thorough, and it provides a lot of background information. This book should be in the library of each Twilight franchise lover.

Final Thoughts:

You should read this book if you like the Twilight series, but bear in mind that it is not a tale. It delves a little deeper into the characters and how they are related to one another, whether by blood or by relationships.

If you've ever wanted to learn a little more about a character from the novels, this will most likely satisfy your curiosity.

The author didn't simply create characters for the novels; she also gave them backstories that may or may not have been explored in the books, and this gives honor to those backstories.

This book is for Twilight lovers that adore the series, movies, and must have everything they can get their hands on.

I expected it to be a ridiculous book with a bunch of crap in it to build up some more buzz. But I was relieved that I was incorrect!

This book includes a terrific and entertaining interview with the author, as well as myths and information about vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures.

Each character in the Saga is given their own history, and you'll learn some new details that you didn't know before. The artwork, the added information, and the book as a whole were all fantastic.

I must caution readers who are new to the series or have never read it before that you will be spoilt as to how it all ends unless you read them all first.

It's well worth the money, and every Twilight Saga fan should have it.

Synopsis:

“The essential guide to the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer!

A definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga, providing readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. This comprehensive handbook—perfect for every Twilight Saga fan—is full-color throughout, with nearly one hundred gorgeous illustrations and photographs, character profiles, genealogical charts, maps, extensive cross-references, inspirational playlists, an in-depth conversation with author Shannon Hale, and much more.”

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Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined Review

Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined

Published: 6, October 2015

Author: Stephenie Meyer

Part of The Twilight Saga

Genres: Dating & Sex, Fiction, Ghost, Paranormal, Romance, Shape Shifter, Teen, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

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Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined Summary

The Review:

Stephenie Meyer's Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined is a young adult vampire romance book. The narrative is a gender-flipped retelling of the Twilight series' first novel, "Twilight," and features Beau Swan and Edythe Cullen in lieu of Bella and Edward. The book was first released on October 6, 2015, as part of a gigantic flip-book coupling with Twilight to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the original novel.

I didn't care for this book at first and thought it was just another attempt by the author to milk her cash cow, Twilight, but I persisted in reading it.

After reading all of the Twilight novels, it felt as though she was simply substituting pronouns, names, and genders for Twilight's tale.

I was hesitant to continue reading since it was so repetitious, but I'm a wild reader who wants to read everything. Once I start reading one author, I want to read all of his or her previous or future novels, so I persevered.

I'm pleased I did because it wasn't simply the same tale given in the same way as Twilight; it was a little different, and I realized I could call it a new story.

The primary turning point, which I acknowledge is still tied to the gender roles flip, was that the protagonist is a guy, a teenage fella with hormones, therefore I felt like he was more upfront in adoration than Bella in Twilight.

I think the easiest approach to reading this book is to forget about the Twilight series and read it as a standalone novel. Don't attempt to connect the names with the original cast of characters since you'll be confused at first.

I realized around halfway through the book that I was waiting to find out all of the gender-swapped names just for fun, and it really helped me complete this book.

I don't want to give anything away about the finish, but I was concerned about where it would wind up and how repetitious it would be.

To be honest, the conclusion is the only reason I gave this book more points than I planned since I felt it was a unique and different ending than Twilight's, and it solved a lot of concerns throughout the book so I wasn't left wondering, while still being surprised.

The author does a good job of describing the environment, the clumsiness of adolescence, and the all-consuming pull of first love.

She understands what it's like to long for someone, and she gives the reader a taste of fantasy by allowing that longing infatuation to be mutual, with only exterior difficulties to contend with.

And she does a better job of explaining the character's intentions in this story. In addition, the characters are more likable.

With this rendition, I believe there are too many characters for the duration of the tale the author is telling.

It was nice when she had more space and more novels to give the characters room to breathe, but there's not enough for everyone to do here.

And I believe the whole werewolf subplot might have been omitted because she doesn't do anything with them and it complicates the finale.

This review has a number of criticisms, yet it is not a bad book by any stretch of the word. The author did spend time tweaking some of the original's more uncomfortable passages, and she did develop a more appealing cast of people.

Stephenie Meyer is kind of a talented author. For the first three-quarters of the book, she kept me reading and captivated by the characters. It's a novel for daydreaming rather than profound thought, which isn't always a bad thing.

Personally, I believe she needs a better editor and someone to challenge some of her views, but she is a fine writer who deserves some recognition.

This was a unique take on the vampire-human relationship that I enjoyed. Compared to Twilight and Midnight Sun, this novel went at a much quicker pace.

Beau's persona remains empty, he cooks and cleans the house, he's still clumsy, and he doesn't have any other interests to redeem himself.

The conclusion is satisfying and unexpected. It'll be fascinating to see where the tale goes from here.

So, if you like Twilight series, I recommend you read this one. If you weren't a fan of the Twilight series then I believe you have two options: ignore it or read it as a new book, in which case you may enjoy it because it is far better than the original.

Final Thoughts:

First and foremost, I must state that I am not a great fan of the original series; I don't dislike it, but I also don't adore it. I believe the series and author receive far more criticism than they deserve.

However, if you read The Host or The Chemist, you'll see that she's a really strong writer right now.

When I initially started reading this novel, the first thing that happened was that I had to acclimate to the new names and match them up with existing characters. Like I knew McKayla was Mike and Jessica was Jeremy and so on.

Because the events in the Twilight novel differed from those in the movie, my mind had to reconcile those variations with my expectations for this tale. Once I got through that, I was able to let the plot expand and stray in unexpected places.

I agree that the main characters' connection is unsatisfactory. There are also parts of the narrative that require two or three acts to build up when they might be done in one.

And there are certain sections that are just pointless or, to put it another way, fillers that are utilized to make the book longer.

However, most authors struggle with these types of planning and interpersonal challenges. And I believe she resolves some, if not all, of the difficulties raised here.

I assumed it would be silly, but it's not just a gender switch; Edythe and Beau are wholly separate individuals.

They are significantly different from Bella and Edward in terms of personality. There were a lot of twists and turns in the plot. Overall, it is a fantastic read. And I'd definitely suggest it!

Synopsis:

“For fans of the worldwide phenomenon Twilight comes a bold reimagining of Stephenie Meyer's novel, telling the classic love story but in a world where the characters' genders are reversed.

There are two sides to every story . . .

You know Bella and Edward, now get to know Beau and Edythe.

When Beaufort Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edythe Cullen, his life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With her porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edythe is both irresistible and enigmatic.

What Beau doesn't realize is the closer he gets to her, the more he is putting himself and those around him at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back . . .

With a foreword and afterword by Stephenie Meyer, this compelling reimagining of the iconic love story is a must-read for Twilight fans everywhere.

The series has been praised as New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editor's Choice. Enrapturing millions of readers since its first publication, Twilight has become a modern classic, leaving readers yearning for more.

It's here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view."

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Review

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

Published: 2, June 2010

Author: Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga Novella

Genres: Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Family Life, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, ShapeShifter, Suspense, Teens, Thriller, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Summary

The Review:

We receive much of Bree's background from her perspective in Stephenie Meyer's The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, as well as the background on the suicidal army of newborn vampires eliminated so quickly by the Cullens and their werewolf friends in Eclipse. Bree and her companions are the "dregs," as she describes them, the "lost children of the night," discarded by an indifferent civilization and now half-crazed and savage.

There's a solid confirmation of a thought that lurks in the Twilight stories' backdrop. Bree's predicament is common among vampires. In their realm, Bella and her friends are just "one-percent."

This is for you if you're a Twilight fan who buys the extended versions of things simply to get a few extra minutes of the tale. It begins while Bree is already a vampire and concludes in the same manner as Eclipse.

It offers a brief insight into what transpired in the meadow before Bella and Edward came after the fight, and Bree also speaks to Edward through her thoughts before dying...

Offering him the possibility of a new family member as well as a strategy to beat the Volturi in the future.

Bree is still a sympathetic figure at heart, a nice girl trying to make it in a horrible world, but her situation has a dark edge to it that elevates her above the naive simplicity of a lost waif.

Her change has given her the ability to be both superhuman and subhuman. She despises herself, yet she can't picture a life without it.

She is governed by her bloodlust and has no qualms about killing humans in order to sate it, whether individually or in large groups. Humans are meant to be eaten. She, on the other hand, has no remembrance of what it was like to be one.

Even when she begins to question the morality of how she and others like her are regarded as disposable and used to further a wider purpose, Bree remains a cold-blooded murderer.

Ironically, it's the manifestation of one of her last bits of humanity that causes her to turn down a chance at freedom and seals her fate. When we learn that she had a way out, her fate becomes even more terrible.

There's a deeper metaphor here about what it means to be human—marred by sin and the horror of a broken world—and to be dehumanized.

These concepts, like Bree's, deserve more attention than they got in Twilight, but it's only a taste of the great novel that could have been if it had fallen into the hands of a more capable author.

Still, stripped of its parent novels' excesses, The Short Second Existence of Bree Tanner is a strong narrative about a lost girl chained to a fate she didn't desire, whose heroism is laudable but insufficient to free her, and whose brief life as a vampire is everything but dazzling.

It may be read on its own, but it's better if you've read the first two books in the Twilight series, especially Eclipse.

It was fascinating to follow Bree as she realized the lies she was given as a newborn vampire. It was also fascinating to read from the perspective of a vampire who must kill humans in order to exist.

We've all been taught that vegetarian vampires are nice and normal vampires are wicked because of the Twilight franchise, however, this book disproved that theory.

When we met other vampires from various covens in Breaking Dawn, we saw it as well, but it was different reading from the perspective of a red-eyed vampire.

Bree, as a newborn, has no qualms about killing humans, much as many human hunters had no qualms about killing animals. It served as a helpful reminder that we're in a different world, with a different dominating species.

I'd like to assume that if Bree lived long enough to regain her wits, she'd choose to become a vegetarian of her own accord, but we'll never know.

Definitely a wonderful addition to the Twilight Saga, and I hope to see more novellas in the future from the perspectives of other characters!

Final Thoughts:

We knew the ending of this novel from the beginning since we had read Eclipse. I'll read anything by any author, but I was hesitant to start this one since I knew it wouldn't have a nice conclusion.

The characters are bright, intriguing, and pop off the page, much like the rest of the Twilight series. Bree is a tragic figure that I believe many people may identify with. She fled an abusive home only to be reintroduced to another.

Her experience as an insignificant drone in a fledgling army stands in sharp contrast to the Cullens' loving and supportive connections. She is always terrified of the light, her fellow newcomers, Riley, and their enigmatic master.

I was really set aback by how little the vampires knew about their unusual predicament. I particularly appreciate how Diego and Bree's loving connection contrasts with the untrustworthy nature of their interaction with the other barely managed "babies."

Fred is a fantastic character. He possesses a one-of-a-kind capacity to repel individuals to varying degrees. He has the ability to blend into the background. When Bree hides behind him to escape any attention, he establishes a type of bond with her. This character is in desperate need of his own novel. Behind his power, he is mysterious and oddly polite.

There were also certain things I didn't care for. Bree acted as if she wanted to die when she found out Diego was never coming back since their short-lived relationship had such an impact on her. I know Stephenie Meyer likes this reaction (see New Moon to see what I mean), but it makes no sense in this case.

There are some interesting plot lines and compelling characters, but my annoyance with this novella outweighs my enjoyment with it because I believe it is insufficient, and I hope Stephenie Meyer decides to write a story with more pages and words that are actually part of the story and not just fillers to increase the size of the book next time.

I really appreciate the notion of novels that are connected to the characters' backstories and points of view from the main series, and I hope the author will publish these books soon.

Synopsis:

“Newly turned vampire Bree Tanner lives in terror -- and must find her way out of untold danger -- in this pulse-pounding novella, a companion to Eclipse.

Bree Tanner, a self-described "vampire nerd" first introduced in Eclipse, lives in terror in a coven of newborn vampires. She is a member of Victoria's vampire army, and as that army closes in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, she finds her first friend and discovers a truth about daylight.

While fans may know how it ends, they don't yet have the full story: Bree's tale of danger, mystery, and romance is one for the books.

It's here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.

"People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time

"A literary phenomenon." -- The New York Times”

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Midnight Sun Review

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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Breaking Dawn Review

Breaking Dawn

Published: 2, August 2008

Author: Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga, Book 4

Genres: Children's, Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Drama, Dystopian, Family, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Magic, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, School, Shape Shifter, Teen, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

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Breaking Dawn Summary

The Review:

Breaking Dawn is the fourth installment of American novelist Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga. The first and third segments are presented from Bella Swan's viewpoint, while the second section is written from Jacob Black's point of view. The story picks up immediately after the events of the previous novel, Eclipse, in which Bella and Edward Cullen marry, leaving Jacob distraught. Bella gladly risks her human life and the possibility of vampire immortality when she is confronted with unexpected and life-threatening circumstances.

When I enjoyed the notion of exchanging perspectives while Bella is confined to her house and unable to accomplish much, I thought Jacob's voice was somewhat thickly in terms of utilizing distinct vocabulary to separate him from Bella, making him sound harsh and unpolished. It made me dislike his character, who had previously been one of my favorites.

The setting of Forks, which is the only location where all of the action takes place in this novel, is ideal for the unfolding drama.

The lush, verdant forests, meadows, and usually always clouded sky provide an appropriately stormy background for the novel's subsequent events.

Furthermore, because Forks is where it all began in the first book, this final novel completes the cycle.

Stephenie Meyer's solution to Edward, Bella, and Jacob's love triangle, which ran the show in the third novel, Eclipse, is simply fantastic in my opinion. It's clear proof of her inventiveness, and it neatly wraps things up.

Some have slammed it as unsettling, and I completely agree with them while yet disagreeing with them. Yes, it's out of the ordinary and completely unexpected. But that is precisely why it is so ideal.

It also allows Jacob to return to his role as Bella's closest friend, as he was in Twilight and at the start of New Moon, the second novel in the series. In other books, love triangles are frequently ended by the brutal death of one of the characters. 

Stephenie Meyer has selected a completely unique resolve, one that is nonviolent, in keeping with her overall philosophy.

Despite the fact that I am not a Twilight fan, I actually loved most of this series. Although I had been warned that the tale is bad and that what happens to the main characters is unpleasant, I still wanted to read the book without bias or preconceived beliefs, so I never listened to anybody who tried to tell me what occurred in the novel.

The tale flows along, keeping you interested enough to read it fast, but there are several flaws in it. I continued brushing aside the issues that troubled me, expecting them to be handled, wrapped up, and tied in, but they never were.

I don't know about others, but I felt cheated at the conclusion of the book because of the fictitious event that occurred, or, to put it another way, the event that never occurred.

When the unimaginable began to happen to several of the main characters, the story took a turn for the worst, I sensed something wasn't quite right, and as an ardent reader, I knew it couldn't be true unless this was, without a doubt, the final installment of the series.

However, even with the last book hypothesis, it was incorrect, and it was one of the worst literary robberies perpetrated by an author on the audience, in my opinion.

There were certain aspects of this new addition that I particularly like, such as the new addition herself. Renesmee, despite the fact that I despise her name, is charming and unique, and it's a joy to read about her. I liked how she was included, but it brought me to another aspect that I despised: Jacob's imprinting.

I find it disturbing when a mature guy imprints on a newborn. For those who are unfamiliar, imprinting is akin to meeting one's soulmate. It's really frightening to me that author would write anything like this about one of the major characters, especially since this is a young adult's book series.

After rushing through the first three volumes with feeling a lot, little and no attachment to the characters, depending on who they are, this one actually provided me with a few chuckle moments as well as a few narrative twists I hadn't anticipated.

This novel, on the other hand, felt like it should have been split into at least two parts. After spending so much time seeing everything through Bella's eyes, I felt it a little jarring to read from Jacob's perspective, and the switches in stories seemed a little forced as if there was an urgent desire to tie up all the loose ends.

Whatever the narrative and events in this book and the series were, I still appreciated the books. They were really lengthy. It extended my experience of this otherworldly existence, albeit unnecessarily at times.

It provided me with a well-deserved break from my own world, free of constant distractions. This is known as the pleasure of reading for amusement.

Final Thoughts:

The Twilight Series, in my opinion, is like fast food: tasty and entertaining, but not particularly nutritious. Having said that, I have finished the entire series. While I enjoyed the first three volumes, I found this one to be much less so.

I thought it was hurried in execution; the author covers a lot of territory in terms of narrative events, but doesn't really develop many of them, and then tends to toss in random occurrences and details that don't really help the story's forward momentum.

I loved this book as much as the others in the Twilight series, however, it is like fast food, as I previously stated. The fourth and last installment of the Twilight series, however, was by far the most intriguing.

Bella formally joins the Cullen family in this book. This novel is clearly intended for a more mature readership than the previous ones. Sex scenes and references to sex may be found throughout the novel.

It was clear from the start that this book would be considerably odd than the others. I don't want to give anything away, but suffice it to say that the final volume in the series was built on the foundation of abnormal surprises and the establishment of strange connections.

Some of the speech was so clichéd that I could get the feeling that I was listening to a sitcom laugh track in the backdrop.

Finally, it provides a quick read and pleasure, but it is significantly less enjoyable than the other three volumes.

Synopsis:

“To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, she has endured a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife to reach the ultimate turning point.

Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fate of two tribes hangs.

Now Bella has made her decision; a startling chain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating and unfathomable consequences. Just when the frayed strands of Bella's life - first discovered in Twilight, then scattered and torn in New Moon and Eclipse - seem ready to heal and knit together, could they be destroyed...forever?

The astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic.”

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