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SweetTooth
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So I am almost done reading Twilight...
and I don't get all the hype... Am I missing something? I mean, I like it, but am not blown away by it.
Message edited 8/21/2008 3:59:08 PM.
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CallaLily
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
I just bought it yesterday and I can't put it down! I think its great
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| Posted 8/21/08 9:39 PM |
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Eireann
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
I personally don't think you're missing anything--see my post further down. 
The more I think about it, the less likely I am to read the next installment...
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| Posted 8/21/08 11:12 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
Posted by Eireann
I personally don't think you're missing anything--see my post further down.
The more I think about it, the less likely I am to read the next installment...
OK.. I finished it last night, and while I liked it, I didn't think it was too much different than other vampire stories I have read. I used to be so into vampire books when I was a teenager, and I would have loved this series 10-15 years ago, but now its just ok.
I will read the rest of the books, but I don't see what the fuss is all about. I was expecting another Harry Potter.
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| Posted 8/22/08 9:47 AM |
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Hi-Fi55
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
While I love Twilight, this is no Harry Potter series. I think it is a love it or hate it type of book.
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| Posted 8/22/08 1:14 PM |
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AliceCullen
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
Posted by Hi-Fi55
While I love Twilight, this is no Harry Potter series. I think it is a love it or hate it type of book.
I prefer Twilight to Harry Potter, though JK Rowling is definitely a superior writer. The romance aspect of Twilight captivates me much more than the magic and fantasy of Harry Potter, though I love both.
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| Posted 8/22/08 3:08 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
Funny...I just finished Twilight myself and don't get the hype....I'm going to read them all since they were given to me, but I really don't think it was that wonderful.
It was an easy read, but that's about it....
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rojerono
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
It was easy to read and held my interest - but it's by no means 'great literature'.
I struggled through the 2nd book and even though the 3rd was bought for me.. I barely skimmed it. Just no interest.
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| Posted 9/26/08 4:05 PM |
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kahlua716
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
Posted by rojerono
It was easy to read and held my interest - but it's by no means 'great literature'.
I struggled through the 2nd book and even though the 3rd was bought for me.. I barely skimmed it. Just no interest.
The 3rd was sooo much better than the 2nd. The first book was the best, the second "eh" and the fourth "eh."
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| Posted 9/26/08 4:17 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
Posted by rojerono
It was easy to read and held my interest - but it's by no means 'great literature'.
I LOVE the series, but it was more like "sigh, why isnt my life like this" and a fantasy type read. I understand it is a YA book and all but maybe since I was a nerd and reading great literature as a teenager - I won't recommend it to my nieces.
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
I read it and I did not get the hype either....it was ok.
I had already bought the second one so I guess I will read it.
Not sure if I will bother with the 3rd and 4th.
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| Posted 9/28/08 8:54 PM |
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codybear
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
I loved all of them, in a day-dreaming, I wish my life was romantic like that kind of way. Its easy reading, I read all 4 books in 10 days. I can't wait to see the movie!
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| Posted 9/29/08 1:57 PM |
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BunnyWife
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
Just finished reading it a few days as well. It was a silly easy read and it did keep my interest. Not great by any stretch but I'd read the others just to see what happens.
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| Posted 9/30/08 9:36 AM |
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
I think it is the romance of it all, definitely not the writing style. Its a little childish as far as that but I loveeee the way she describes Edward... it makes me
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| Posted 10/7/08 11:12 AM |
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HollaDay
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
I think it is the romance of it all, definitely not the writing style. Its a little childish as far as that but I loveeee the way she describes Edward... it makes me
i totally agree. it is definitely the character of Edward and the romance aspect that makes this a great read.
the writing is ok and the story is eh but the characters...SWOON! i'm in love!
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| Posted 10/14/08 12:32 PM |
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Otherme
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Re: So I am almost done reading Twilight...
I'm really glad to hear all your responses as to why you like this book so much - it helps me sort of understand the hype. I pretty much hated this book from the moment i picked it up.
It does make sense that its sort of an 'escape' and pure fantasy, but i still think its just really childish writing so i couldn't get into it at all.
There are so many other books out there that are written much better and are still full of passionate love.
I bought it because i've heard sooooo much about it and had to see what all the fuss was about.
I didn't buy that the 2 of them fell madly in love just like that.. they didn't even get to know each other, just a few glances and then all of a sudden they were in mad passionate love? i just couldn't relate and kept  every time i picked it up.
oh well, to each their own
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