Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
An Open Letter to Stephenie Meyer:
Dear Ms. Meyer,
In all the years that I have been writing Reading Rants, I have never received as much email about a title as I have about your debut novel, Twilight. Your story of star-crossed lovers, one human, one vampire, has been so embraced by teen readers everywhere, that they have let me know, in no uncertain terms, how extremely remiss I am in not having posted a review of Twilight on Reading Rants. So here it is, for those of you vampire lovers who haven’t read it (and the voluminous sequels, New Moon & Eclipse) already.
Bella Swan loves the sun, but she loves her dad more, so she agrees to come live with him in his perpetually rainy abode in Washington State. There, she meets gorgeous, brooding Edward Cullen, for whom the rainy climate is perfect. You see, Edward and his family are all vampires and tend to turn translucent in sunlight (as opposed to shrivel into smoldering ash), which can be difficult to explain, hence his frequent absences from school when the weather’s fine. Luckily for Bella, who has fallen head over heels for the stunning bloodsucker, Edward and his clan only hunt animals, not people. But the teen lovers are forced to keep their ardent kisses in check, because as Edward’s Bella-lust begins to rise, so does his bloodlust, and the chances that Bella will suffer more than just your run-of-the-mill hickey. The two manage to balance their unusual relationship until a roving band of real bloodsuckers invades Edward’s family’s territory and threaten Bella. Can Edward overcome his natural desires to save Bella? Or will the new vampires cause him to cross over to the dark side? Lushly written and hauntingly atmospheric, you’ll want to follow up this read with Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, and The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause.
Megan said,
December 8, 2007 @ 3:21 pm
LOVE IT! if you didn’t have this on here, i would have petitioned. incredible. can’t wait for Breaking Dawn and Midnight Sun!
Kandie said,
December 30, 2007 @ 12:38 am
The Twilight series are my favorite books ever……and can not wait to get my hands on Breaking Dawn and Midnight Sun
stephany said,
January 2, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
dear Stephanie I’m going crazy waiting for your new book breaking dawn I’m so in love with the twilight series i can’t put the book down and this will be the third time i read them (all three) I’m so happy i found your books i hope you keep writing because i cant wait till your done
Kimberly said,
January 19, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
Stephanie I really enjoyed the Twilight series i never could put my book down I have to say I enjoyed new moon the best. I really enjoyed how you wrote your story it put me to tears as if I were there. You have a great gift in writtening and I never been so excited to read Breaking Dawn and Midnight Sun, grrr if only I had them.
Sandra said,
February 4, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
Stephanie Meyer! I HATE READING BUT THIS BOOK IS THE MOST AWESOME THING EVER!!! Omg I can’t believe i read these three briliant books! I read the first chapter of “Midnight Sun” and it is soooooo good! I realy realy realy realy can’t wait for those two books!!!
Penny Kiger said,
February 8, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
Stephanie Meyer,
My sister insisted that I read Twilight and also left New Moon and Eclipse for me to read too at Christmas time. I read all 3 in 2 weeks time and I am not a fast reader. Totally enjoyed the series and cannot wait for more. Please let me know when to expect the next 2. Thank you , Penny
betsy said,
February 20, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
I LOVED TWILIGHT… i could noy but this book down. the rest of the books were soooo good. i cant wait for your next books if, you books are the ones that got me huked on vampiers. i hpe that bell and edward get marid. dont let anything happen with bell and jacob. i hope you wright more vampier books!!!!!
Kokoro-chan said,
February 21, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
I love these books! I have Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse. I can’t wait for Breaking Dawn and Midnight Sun!
Lucy said,
March 7, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Haii =D
well to start out, i LOVE THE TWiLiGHT SERiES!!
I got so hooked on them that i cant seem to put it down when i read them.
I just feel so in love with vampires
Lucy said,
March 7, 2008 @ 11:35 am
umm the thing cut off my comment..
here it is..
im so excited for Breaking Dawn and Midnight Sun. I’m gonna go crazy when they come out. To all of you who haven’t read Twilight, i say you read them =]
They are sriously the best books everrr!
and remember, Edward Cullen is MiNE!!
Love,
Lucy Cullen (its seriously my real life last name)
Kelsey said,
March 11, 2008 @ 12:31 pm
Sandra - where did you read the first chapter of Midnight Sun!!! i wanna read it too!! agh!! i’m so excited for these two new books of hers i can’t even wait! i’ve pretty much the read the first three at least 5 times each! i am in L
Ashante said,
March 14, 2008 @ 7:23 am
OMG These are the best books ever!!! There are no words to describe!!! I cannot wait for Breaking Dawn and Midnight Sun!! It’s driving me crazy!!
But i am not sure about the movie because movies are never as good as the book =[
Oh well it’ll be good antway.
Whoever hasn’t read all 3 books by now better start!!! But WARNING: after you read you will be hooked!!
WhiteCrane00 said,
March 17, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
First book that ever made me cry.
But I don’t want to rant over it - it already has too many rantings. But the books deserve it all.
The first chapter of Midnight Sun is on www.stepheniemeyer.com
I think everyone will go crazy when the sequels come out.
Who doesn’t love Edward?
The movie will never even come near to the book. Don’t get your hopes up.
Hannah said,
March 18, 2008 @ 2:47 pm
I really did not like Twilight. I did not like all of the vampire talk
Analeesha Jenkins said,
March 21, 2008 @ 7:25 am
omg! at first, i didn’t read books with over 300 pages in it, but after reading twilight, i couldn’t care less about the pages! those three books are the most best books in the entire universe!
WhiteCrane00 said,
March 24, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Yeah, this book has done wonders for those who do not like to read.
“Analeesha Jenkins said,
omg! at first, i didn’t read books with over 300 pages in it, but after reading twilight, i couldn’t care less about the pages! those three books are the most best books in the entire universe!”
I do not agree with you. Yes, they are amazing, but you shouldn’t be so one minded. I can think of other books that are really up there with Twilight. Read other stuff. It can be just as fun.
“Hannah said,
I really did not like Twilight. I did not like all of the vampire talk”
I understand. I’m not one for vampires and werewolves and dark things like such. I sometimes think that Edward’s beautifulness was stressed a little too much - but then Bella, of course is biased. Wow, this is the first time I’ve ever heard someone not liking Twilight. It’s …refreshing.
daphne said,
March 27, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
I luv twilight and eclipse ,sorry not really new moon except for the jacob parts. i cant wait till midnight sun and breaking dawn. sadly the movie will never be as good unless you wait till its out to read twilight and them.
WhiteCrane00 said,
March 28, 2008 @ 1:46 am
I don’t really like Jacob. Jerkface. (I mean he would have been good had he not been all selfish and like “Ooooh! Bella– you know you love me! And not that bloodsucker”… so inconsiderate and— rrr! Ok, I’ll stop.)
Angel said,
April 14, 2008 @ 5:14 pm
I loved this book so much I think I was obsessed with it……I’m now reading New Moon and can’t wait for the third….I wanna also read the 4th and can’t wait til they make the movie…..I loved this book so much!
Angel said,
April 14, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
Hey I was acting like I was in the book myself and I started crying like Bella did in the story….thanks so much for making the books….I’ll read them all….eventually….
lana said,
May 21, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
omg these are the best books i have ever read. i am counting the days for the next two books to come out. for those people out there who don’t enjoy these books all i can say is your crazy and probally to stupid to understand them. these books are so addicting that after your throught with them you have withdrawls. i know i am. i read all three books in one week and i hate reading. i love these books!
Faith said,
May 31, 2008 @ 9:06 pm
I LOVEE twilight series so do..all 20 of my friends yeah alot of people!
most of them hate reading untill i told them/found out about twilight.We all love the series & Edward hahaa ! Showing soo much love from Ontario,Canada
Stephenie keep doing what you do best !
katherine said,
June 3, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
i looooooovvve the twilight series soooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i’m on my 12 time reading eclipse, heck i read all of them 12 times!!!!!!
katherine said,
June 3, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
i’m sooo glad my cousin hannah recommended this book to me!!!!!
Maria said,
June 4, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
I cannot stop reading Twilight. Honestly it so good in all my life I have never stayed up about 24 hours just wanting to find out what happens to Bella and Edward. Amazing book. I just got the book yesterday and I’m already on page 320. YEAHH CRAZY:)
Hazel said,
June 5, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
okay, i know everyone who posted these comments or has read the books is going to hate me but, i really didn’t like any of the Twilight books. they are very fast reads, i will agree with that, but i just don’t understand what everyone loves about them. i think my biggest problem is i just don’t like the characters. i find it very difficult to relate to Bella, she responds to everything the complete opposite then i would and her character is very contradicting. and then there is Edward. i dislike him because he is not very believable. if you were that ask any teen age girl to disdribe their perfect dream guy, the result would be an almost perfect discription of Edward Cullen. and the truth is, no one is really like that. and Jake Black, what’s with him??? rather then adding an interesting spin, it just makes the whole thing more annoying because we all know who she’s going to end up with so it seems like we’re just wasting our time sitting around. i’m sorry, i honestly have nothing against romance, i just don’t understant why everyone is so maddly in love with these.
Maggie said,
June 8, 2008 @ 6:57 pm
I agree absolutely with Hazel… these books (hate me as much as you want for saying this) are nothing special..
In fact, they’re sort of like vampire fanfiction… except, they got published and made millions of dollars.
Hazel said,
June 9, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
wow, Maggie, you are the first person who hasn’t looked at me strangly or just waved me off when i said that. these books are all i ever hear about and then with the movie coming out… you know, the other thing i really don’t like are the wolves, she has all these really weird colors like sandy and chocolate brown but wolves don’t come in those colors!!! Twilight is like the new Harry Potter and i just don’t get what is so wonderful about them.
melissa said,
June 9, 2008 @ 7:12 pm
i loved twilight i’ve already got five of my friends reading it and so far they love it too. i honestly dont beleive you if you say you dont like these books. no offense but i mean whats not to like about them? i will admitt New Moon kind got me depressed with the whole edward thing but the ending was totally worth it in my opinion.
Stephanie Meyer is an awsome writer she should keep doing what she dose best.
go to her website www.stepheniemeyer.com
and check it out!!
mitzi said,
July 10, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
dude i LOVE these books!! they were the books that got me into reading & i must say that if anyone doesnt lyk them then (no offense) something is messed up with the way u think!! i have read them over 12 times & he first time ive read any of them it took me less than a day to read them!! i cant wait for breaking dawn & midnight sun to come out!! i bet there gonna ROCK!! if anyone disagrees then to bad go read another book!! but there is one thing im just not really totally sure about the movie first because its gonna change or/add parts to it & its not gonna be the same & second cuz everybody has scenes imagined their way & to see them another way is gonna be heartbreaking!!
Stephenie keep doing what you do best!!
Love,
Mitzi Swan (that really is my last name, it must mean i have my own edward out there somewhere!! : )
Kassidy said,
July 14, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
My friend loaned me the first book, but took it away before I finished. I got to page 3??
It was pretty good so I read some other vampire novels, is this one different from other vampire novels?
mitzi said,
July 14, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
kassidy,
it really sucks that your friend took it away from you before u could even get into it…its not like another regular vampire book–u know all that type of vamps killing ppl in dark alleys (nothing to do with it)–u should defenitly ask ur friend to let u borrow it again-ASAP!!- it is defenitly worth the read!!****spoiler*** its about a ordinary girl that falls in a sudden love with the HOTTEST vamp. alive & they have to face obstacles to be together and she is so love struck that she’ ll do anything to be with him….even risk her life for him!!
well i hope u can get it back and read it!! p.s. if u finish the book & like it i recommened the sequels: New Moon, & Eclipse, (her 4th book is coming out august the 2nd)…..hope u like it!!!
bree said,
July 20, 2008 @ 12:27 am
i need to read the first chapter of midnight sun but my comp won’t let me!
could someone email me it?
copy and pase plz! no links! breannabee7@gmail.com