I think Stephanie Meyer, the author of Twilight is a hack who got lucky.
Let's rewiind.
Let me begin here: Stephen King stated, "the real difference [between Rowling and Meyer] is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer, and Stephenie Meyer can't write worth a darn. She's not very good."
Meyer is very obviously a young woman who was once a young girl who didn't have many friends. And this whole time she didn't have any friends she dreamed about being whisked away to a city where no one knew her, where she would be exotic and appreciated. Her "character" , Bella Swan, is simply what she sees when she looks in the mirror. Slightly plain but definitely misunderstood; smart and "above" all the shenanigans of high school.
I'll give Meyer this: the story has the potential to be interesting. Edward and his family have a vaguely intriguing dynamic and of course, Vampires are always bound to be entertaining. The idea of a "good" vampire clan isn't new- there are always going to be those that struggle with the monster within.
What's lacking is any talent. Meyer comes across as a girl who had a crush on some boy named Edward and wrote in her diary (see: LiveJournal) about how wonderful it would be if they fell in love.
It's absolutely horribly written.
On another note, there is an undertone of abuse that worries me. I'm thinking now of the kids I used to coach in swimming who were obsessed with these books. There is a constant banter between Edward and Bella where he tells her that he "can't control himself around her" and that "she drives him crazy". He warns her again and again of his strength and she APOLOGIZES for her WEAKNESS; she's only human. I know that in later books (yes there is more than one in this series) they have sex and he leaves bruises which she tries to hide.
She. Tries. To. Hide.
I'm sorry. Fucking good Vampire or not a monster is a monster. Teaching our kids that people who say "I love you" always mean it and that it's your fault for being weak if they end up hurting you? That's just fucking nuts. I'm sorry, babies, but if your boyfriend leaves bruises or hurts you in anyway; if he's ever so out of control he doesn't hear or "process" when you say no or stop? That is your cue to: Walk (See: Run) The Fuck Away.
Anyways, my prognosis? Totally NOT worth it.
More moving today, I think. Most of the heavy stuff got moved yesterday. I have NO ganas. We'll see how I feel after a latte.
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