I read a thick book in two days. That's pretty good considering I am a mother of two preschoolers. At first, I thought, "Ah, it's just a tweener book. Teen angst. Easy read. No big deal." But as I got into more and more chapters, I found myself caught up in the lives and unforbidden love of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, the girl and the vampire. I have to admit, I loved it. So much so, that I had to reskim the whole book over again.
Then I saw the movie. How awful. The acting was deplorable. The quality was definitely low budget. Had I seen the movie first, I would not have had the slightest interest in picking up the book. But I guess that is always the case. The book is way better than the movie.
It reminds me very much of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice...not that anyone's work can compare to Jane Austen's. Edward Cullen is the modern day Mr. Darcy. Bella Swan is Miss Elizabeth Bennett.
I am itching to read the 3 next books in the Twilight saga. I have to have more of Edward Cullen.
About Me
- DD
- I was born & raised in Vancouver, BC but now live in suburban Kirkland, WA. I love adventure although I seem to be more cautious since having kids. Scuba diving, sky diving, two safaris in Africa, backpacking Europe, soul-searching in Israel, and the list goes on, have all been in my distant past. Now, my life is about family and raising my kids to love God, love people and serve the world. I have got one talented husband, one angel child, one spirited child, and a large, supportive extended family. Life is good.
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