BookBee8 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I agree. I felt that because Breaking Dawn was focused more on Renesmee and a large section narrated by Jacob, that there was less emphasis on Edward and Bella as a couple. Although, I was quite happy with the sections on Bella as a vampire. I enjoyed reading those parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I really enjoyed the Bella vampire bits too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I actually thought the Renesmee bits were the worst parts of the book - one she appeared, the book went downhill, fast, for me. I also really, really HATED the name and cringed every time I saw it on the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmellow Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 My whole friends group used to love Twilight, until it became so very very popular amongst teenagers everywhere. I don't understand that. I still love the series, I'm not going to let try hard fans ruin it for me! Silly silly friends. Anyways, my thoughts on the series. Twilight and Eclipse were my favourites as well. I actually enjoyed New Moon, and strongly disliked (I won't say hate!) Breaking Dawn. I wasn't fond of the plot. I hated how all the attention was focused on Renesmee instead of Edward and Bella. The love between them is supposed to be the whole point of the series, right? Grr. Plus, the ending was a big let down. No fight? Grr x2. And Bella becoming a vampire... it was interesting, but it just wasn't... Bella. Grr x3! I made a promise to myself to never read Breaking Dawn again, so I don't let it ruin the rest of the series. Heehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 My boss who is also my freind has bought the Twilight series all 3 books she is enjoying them so muc that she brought the book in to work to read before we opened. When she's finished with then I am to get them to read ..... a mini bookring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I actually thought the Renesmee bits were the worst parts of the book - one she appeared, the book went downhill, fast, for me. I also really, really HATED the name and cringed every time I saw it on the page. I really didn't like that character. So much so that I didn't care what happened to her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Here is my review of this book: Synopsis: I stuck my finger under the edge of the paper and jerked it under the tape. 'Shoot,' I muttered when the paper sliced my finger. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut. It all happened very quickly then. 'No!' Edward roared ...Dazed and disorientated, I looked up from the bright red blood pulsing out of my arm - and into the fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous vampires. For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of an evil vampire but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realise their troubles may just be beginning ... This book is the second in the Twilight sage by Stephenie Meyer. In this book Edward leaves, in a bid to protect Bella, although he is not hugely successful. Whilst he is away, to fill the void he has left, Bella starts spending more and more time with Jacob Black. But little does she know, he has a secret of his own... Around Forks at the time there are many mysterious killings, and the sightings of werewolves. Bella soon learns she is still being hunted, and that Jacob's secret is as deadly as Edward's. The book sees heartbreak, reunion, werewolves, hatred, vampires, extreme sports and love - plus a trip to Italy! Before reading this book I read many reviews and comments made by people stating this book is not as good as Twilight or the next book, Eclipse. However, although I agree that this book is not quite up to the standard of Twilight, this book is gripping and exciting. I read this book in two days, and it is a 600 page book. Meyer writes in an accessible and exciting way. Although there was not as much spine-tinglingexcitement as Twilight, when vampires met head-to-head, there were moments of anxiety. I enjoyed how Meyer developed other key characters, such as Jacob Black. I liked his friendship with Bella, but I felt once we knew his secret he was insensitive to how much Edward meant to Bella, and just how much she was hurting. I didn't like how he changed when Edward returned, but I loved how he protected her when he could. As also, Bella was easy to relate to, and when her heart broke, so did mine. Of course, my favourite character is still Edward. In my opinion, there was not enough of him in this book, but I could plainly see why and I think his absence has helped to build up a climax which I am looking forward to reading in the next book. Although not as good as Twilight, I would thoroughly recommend this book. It was a quick, easy read. I loved it and couldn't put it down. I have many questions left and I am eager to read the next book in the series. These are top-class books and well worth getting your hands on. 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Awwh, I wish I could do this again. Read the Twilight saga with new eyes, not having read it before. It's great not knowing what's going to happen. I hope you enjoy Eclipse, Kate! It's the best in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 New Moon dragged for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Me too the first time I read it, but I don't hate Jake now that I know how it ends, so it doesn't fuss me, infact I enjoy the Jake/Bella friendship aspect. I also hate the name Renesmee, and I thought Nessie was just awful as a nickname, she should have called it "Carlie" instead as the middle name, atleast that's normal I liked her as a character though, I thought she was quite adorable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethany725 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Aww Carlie would have been such a cute name for her! I didn't mind her character.. although the whole "touch me & read my mind" thing was a bit creepy-outty at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hope you continue to enjoy the books Kate, 'Eclipse' is my favourite, next to 'Twilight' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 No, I wasn't keen on Nessie either. But then I don't like the name Carlie either. One of my favourite scenes from Breaking Dawn was when Bella found out that Jacob had imprinted on 'Nessie' and her reaction. That was great. I think I might be a bit sadistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I liked the fact that Jake imprinted with Nessie as it was nice to know that he wouldn't end up alone However, I just think that Bella and Edward having a child was a bit unnecessary although this was really the main storyline in the book. I found that the odd bits of dialogue that Nessie had were a bit weird because she was growing so fast she wasn't really speaking as a child if that makes sense? But then in other chapters, she was very childlike I am going to read the books again in and maybe I will enjoy Breaking Dawn more the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwood Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 So when do you think we'll see the inevitable sequel with its' new (almost new, Jake will still be in there) love triangle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 No, I wasn't keen on Nessie either. But then I don't like the name Carlie either. One of my favourite scenes from Breaking Dawn was when Bella found out that Jacob had imprinted on 'Nessie' and her reaction. That was great. I think I might be a bit sadistic! I loved that bit too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 It was one of the many times that I laughed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 That was one of my favourite parts too, I was like 'go Bella!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Also loved the many insults that Jacob aimed at Rosalie. And when he threw the dog bowl at her head. (Breaking Dawn spoiler-ish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah I liked all the blonde jokes, and when she gave him food in a bowl with fido on the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah, that was pretty good. I loved those parts. I thought Eclipse and Breaking Dawn were both quite funny. In Eclipse, when Bella punched Jacob and Emmett's reaction to it. That was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Aww yes! I love Emmett so much I even think film Emmett is a little hunky, but everyone else is so besotted with Edward and Jasper that no one notices or agrees, poor Emmett! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Oh definitely, he is gorgeous! They all are, including Carlisle. But then, I guess they have to be to fit the criteria! I hope the Cullens have more screen time in the next movie. Or at least, a little more background on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Jasper is 'teh sex', as those young'un computer nerds says. Carlisle is also rather dishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I agree with Katie, I think they're all very pretty to look at, however, I saw some pictures of them on the New Moon set, and every single one of them was smoking except Ashley aka Alice, I was rather put off, yuk! But yeah I hope we see more of the Cullens, but alas, it's New Moon so it'll be mostly Jacob (and the bad wig) and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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