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In the dead silence, all the details suddenly fell into place for me with a burst of intuition. Something Edward didn't want me to know. Something that Jacob wouldn't have kept from me...It was never going to end, was it?
Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will easily devour Eclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer
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| 08-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Eclipse has Bella finally thinking about what she is going to be leaving behind when she becomes a vampire, that it's not going to be as easy as first thought. To me, it makes her seem to be more real as a teenager.
This book shows us more of the family dynamic between the Cullens. We get personal stories behind Rosalie and Jasper. The Cullens are still out saving Bella, but it is more apparent that they all love her and have accepted her as part of the family. Bella also has to struggle between her love of Edward and Jacob, while they have to struggle to get along for Bella. All in all, it is my favorite book in the series. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-26 09:41:49 EST)
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| 08-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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When I was a teenager, it was soap operas on TV. This book is so much better, you want it to go on forever. And I read it in German first, go figure.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-26 09:41:49 EST)
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| 08-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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this book has sooo much going on in it. it never leaves you bored. lots of action and great visuals throughout it. if you havent read this series you need to!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-26 09:41:49 EST)
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| 08-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is my favorite book in the whole series. The characters become deeper and much more defined. Their back stories are told and you feel closer to them than ever before. Jasper is probably my favorite character now! So much happens in this book it's hard to give a brief review. Then again, if you've read the first 2, I doubt you really need any convincing to read this one!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-26 09:41:49 EST)
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| 08-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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In the Twilight Saga, thus far, this book is my favorite one, by leaps & bounds!
This book has everything that made the first two as good as they are, plus more. This one had all of the action that I've been waiting for - Vampires vs Vampires, Vampires vs Werewolves, etc. In this book, Stephenie also tells the Legend of the Werewolves Beginning, which was Superb - one of my favorite parts! She also fleshed out the back-stories of some of the other characters, which is also very cool. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-26 09:41:49 EST)
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| 08-24-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have honestly never read an entire book in all my life with the exceptions of some Shakespeare. I started reading the saga on Monday. I finished reading the last book Friday. I could not put it down! Yes if I ever hear another writer or person for that matter say something in regards to "pursing lips" I may blow my head off. But, beyond some of the crappy over expressions used I feel this series is an excellent read. Also I kept in mind that I am in fact reading a young adult fantasy romance book.
If I wanted reality I could have picked up a biography. I wanted fantasy. Something I could day dream over. It did the job all too well. Harry potter can kiss it! I need romantic horror. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-26 09:41:49 EST)
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| 08-23-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Really interesting book and a great story if you are following Stephenie Meyer's books. The book is brand new and shipping was quick without any hassles.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-25 18:53:44 EST)
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| 08-23-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Though Bella is sure of her future with Edward, but she is scared about leaving her life completely behind. Edward is worried that the Voultri are scaring her into the life-long choise of being a vampire.
Even worse, is the overwhelming horror coming from Seattle, plus the mysterious visit to Bella's house while she was gone, have Alice's visons in so much confusion that she can't see what's coming. This book was waited for with bated breath, and I, along with everyone else, squealed with excitement when they handed me my copy. I loved Bella, Edward, and Jacob's love triangle. Jacob's pain hurt me though, and I remember hoping that Jacob would find happiness outside of Bella. I love Edward and Bella's relationship. Bella loves him so much, but she's bewildered by his love for her. I'm hoping we'll see more of Edward's side in 'Midnight Sun'. You won't be disappointed with this book. Stephenie Meyer is doing is again, again, and again. Thanks for a wonderful read Stephenie Meyer! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-25 18:53:44 EST)
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| 08-22-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I don't know how I lived without this entire serious for my entire life. This is something I will reread several times!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-24 07:43:50 EST)
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| 08-22-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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I have never written a review on any book before. But I just finished reading this one and I felt compelled to. I LOVE the Twilight series. I have never read books that enthrawled and entrapped me more. I have never felt so strongly about fictional characters before or FELT the love of 2 characters as I do Edward and Bella. That is why I was left flat and very dissapointed at the end of this one. The whole Jacob and Bella part... The kiss. I wanted to scream! I wanted to hit Bella hard. To smack some sense into her! I was to entrapped by the love between Edard and Bella that I felt this was a slap in the readers face. I know a few of you out there were pulling for Jacob, but from the first two books that was impossible to believe it would happen. That she would have any other feeling but friendship with Jacob. I felt like Stephanie was writting that whole part to please a small few and it didn't work.
To have someone love you and feel for you what Edward feels for Bella (no matter how unrealistic) was amazing to read. This whole love triangle thig did not work. I didn't think I would like book 2 because Edward was not in most of it. But I felt his presence and that was enough. I was so excited to read this ont to get him back and read about their love again. I guess thats why this last part of it so greatly dissaponted me. It had lots of good moments, but this whole part made me really upset. I have yet to read the last book and I am very excited to do so, despite its reviews. I am and always will be a huge Twilight fan. I thank Stephanie Meyer emensly for writting such wonderful books to capture us all. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-24 07:43:50 EST)
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| 08-22-08 | 2 | (NA) |
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The first book of the series of Twilight was brilliant, the second one following wasn't far behind. The third book however left a sour distaste in my mouth. The development of a certain relationship of two characters was taken a few steps too far and it seemed more out of desperation to keep the readers reading to get to the happy ending everyone wanted instead of the interesting plot and character development found in the first two books. However hopefully the fourth book can balance out the disappointment found in the third book.
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| 08-21-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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The obsession continues with the addition of this book to the Twilight saga. I can't seem to get enough of Bella, Edward, Jacob and all the Cullens!
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| 08-19-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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The Twilight Saga is a must read! But make sure you don't have any pressing immediate issues to attend to because you will simply neglect everything but the books. Amazing! I could not put them down and each one was better then the next. This book tugs at your heart strings a bit - but so worth it. Stephanie Meyer does not dissapoint and I hope that she continues to write such thriling, entertaining and intense literature. 5 Stars!!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-21 07:36:06 EST)
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| 08-19-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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I am not sure if the author was intending to make Bella like this or it just happened as she was writing...
I did enjoy the first two books and was enjoying the third one till Bella started being so ANNOYING... The author did eliminate the beauty of the book and turned Bella into a cheap selfish girl... I mean come on if this book is read by teens look at the message its delivering to them, there are many reading this book and obssessed by it... I am not a Teen yet I love every now and then to read fantasy books and let my mind drift away... but reading this book all I saw was images of Bella making out with whoever passes her way... Its good that she didnt make out with Victoria... I dont know what happened but after all the smooching and shudderring that bella felt every time she touched someone, I start to wonder if this was a Fantasy book or a Sexual Fantasy Book... There is a thin line between love and physical touch... and that is where the author lost it... I cant see Bella except like a self manipulating girl who wants to have everything... The author forgot that her target audience were mainly teens and she removed morals and ethics from the story... I was really disappointed and decided to take a break before I read Book 4... Yet I cannot deny that the author has her way with words which makes you keep reading even if you dont like what you see... PS: Read The host if you get the chance its a good book... (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-21 07:36:06 EST)
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| 08-18-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Bella finds herself struggling between decisions. Edward or Jacob? Mortal or Immortal? Again, Bella pulls you in with her as she settles on her fate.
There are three back-stories in this third installment that are interesting; however, does not make it reader-friendly as a re-read, but still the story-line makes it almost unnoticable. Wonderful story. The series should have ended here. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-21 07:36:06 EST)
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| 08-18-08 | 1 | (NA) |
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I absolutely love this series & the book was in somewhat acceptable condition when I received it.
However that's not what was promised. I purchased the book NEW & when I received it, the cover was completely scratched up. I thought it could have been something in the mailing, but it was well-protected in the box. So I don't know why Amazon would send me a NEW book that LOOKED incredibly tatterd. The series itself is fantastic! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-21 07:36:06 EST)
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| 08-18-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Each book just gets better and better......if you plan to read, you MUST start with Twilight, then New Moon, then Eclipse. Breaking Dawn is the 4th - will be released in Aug.
GREAT BOOKS for any age! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-21 07:36:06 EST)
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| 08-17-08 | 4 | 1\1 |
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Book 3 - Twilight Series - In this sequel to Twilight and New Moon,
High school graduation looms for Bella, and conventional worries over college applications vie with her plans for immortality and marriage to a vampire classmate, Edward Cullen. Although I enjoyed this book, it did not seem to have as much intensity as the other two books; it began much too slow. The author has created a love triangle, and it will be interesting to see how she resolves Bella's love for Edward & Jacob in the next book. As a reader you also also get a deeper look into the life of werewolves with legends and tales passed down through generations on how this supernatural way of life came to be. I enjoyed the symbolism of Edward being the moon --cold and hard, and Jacob being the sun --warm and comforting. If you enjoy the intense feelings Bella has for Edward, and her desire to dwell with him eternally, and, can also appreciate her strange need to connect with Jacob, then you should not be disappointed with this novel. I look forward to reading --Breaking Dawn soon. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-19 07:43:55 EST)
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| 08-17-08 | 4 | 0\1 |
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Glad to acquire just about anything that will get my technology-addicted youngsters doing actual reading. Geared for younger readers, a thoroughly well-written series (we now own all volumes). Thanks for helping not let literature die.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-19 07:43:55 EST)
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| 08-16-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I love this series of books, I have read all of them more than once and love them more and more each time i read them. Buy the books, borrow the books, but read them all somehow.
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| 08-15-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Here i am again i am so obssessed with these books and trust me thats a good thing!! Anyways Eclipse was incredible:). I mean this is the book that they get engaged which was so expected but surprising at the same time. I know i didnt review Breaking Dawn its because amazon only allows you to review the books you bought on here but anyways the day it came out i went to buy it immediately at the book store i just couldnt wait any longer.But anyways iam on **TEAM EDWARD:)** I LOVE TWILIGHT SAGA**
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-17 07:45:43 EST)
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| 08-14-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Edward is back for good. Graduation is coming and Edward has promised Bella a thousand times that he isn't leaving her again. The only thing in their way? Jacob. As much as I appreciated Jacob being there for her when Edward broke her heart, he really had to understand that her heart was with Edward. Once again, I couldn't put this book down until I was finished with it and I found myself very happy that I waited until Breaking Dawn was out to read it. I couldn't contain myself until I went and purchased Breaking Dawn to se what happened next.
Stephenie Meyer delivers every single time and this may be my second favorite book of the series. It has love, pain, humor, fighting, everything you could ask for from this series. Bella spends a lot of time in this book confused and sometimes it gets frustrating, but she makes the right decision in the end. Great job Stephenie! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-16 07:55:52 EST)
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| 08-13-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I would have to disagree with those customers who give the Twilight saga books a negative review. With all due respect, everyone is entitled to their own personal opinions, as I am too. But this is a work of brilliance. Lots of ethos - but quite vivid in terms of making one's imagination wonder.
When I first heard, from a friend of mine, that there was this new best-selling LDS author (Stephenie M. Meyer) who had recently released these three awesome books (and now four, inclusive of Breaking Dawn), I absolutely had to inquire more into it. At first I kind of cringed away from reading them - because I heard the words "it's about vampires..." in it. BUT, they had my undivided attention when they accompanied that with "...and brim with romance". What more can I say - as most ladies, if not all, we are suckers for romance. Start to finish of the Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn books, I must say - they were wrapped with suspense, moments that made me want to cry, and others too that made my heart explode with overwhelming emotion at the love and romance that exists between Bella and Edward, and the other characters in their complementary relationships with each other. These books are sure to keep you on edge, all the way through, in short - a nail-biting experience very very much well worth the read, and absolutely recommended (by me and other fanatics of these books at least!!). Once you commence, it will be hard to put the novels down - even if it is only for a few seconds - as I found out for myself; first hand experience! :) I would say that it is "safe", or rather suitable for teens (at least those about 16 and above - who have reached the LDS dating age etc.!), and adults alike, as I am one myself, an adolescent at 19 years of age. Overall, fit for all ages... and gender (hopefully you guys will love these books as much us gals do)... A marvelous read!!! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-16 07:55:52 EST)
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| 08-13-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I could not put the book down- I read each of them straight through. I even took it to a restaurant with me so I didn't have to stop to cook or eat!
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| 08-13-08 | 1 | 1\1 |
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...must there always be an annoying contrived love triangle? Edward deserves much better then this whiny, annoying 'heroine'. After the first book (which is one of my favorite books) this nonsense should be inconceivable-if she loved Edward the way s he supposedly did this whole Jacob thing would be absurd. A bad way to draw out the series-and I cannot stand the Jacob character. THis has been tossed in a closet, and will be dug out only to be placed in my recycle bin.
Poor Edward. I wish Bella was more worthy of him. I will pretend Twilight was the beginning and the end! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-14 09:49:57 EST)
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| 08-12-08 | 5 | 0\1 |
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Hi there! So.. I'm brazilian... I read Twilight in portuguese here.. I choose it by luck, I guess... I wasn't expecting to fall in love, you know... Then I got insane! I had to read the other books.. And so, I bought from Amazon, (still in english!) new moon, eclipse and breaking down.. It took me four days to read all of them.. two days the last book.. one day for each other.. I couldn't help myself... I think it's like falling in love really! I won't tell Eclipse is my favorite book among them, but it`s really important.. and although I felt something like deeply troubled with Bella infatuation for Jacob for a while... This book has the most amazing moments between she and Edward.. like when they decided to get married and some other couple decisions.. and it's trully romantic when it comes to handle the unbearable for the one you cares about... Deffinitly it's something you can't miss before breaking down.. wich is completely different from the others... you see... I think Meyer could have written some more books... it's to much happening in breaking down... it brilliant.. but then it's over! I would rather read at least two more books before "the end" comes literally... So... You gotta read it.. know about Victoria's final act, Bella's wedding plans, the Aliance with werewolfs. If you can't imagine.. Go figure! I just did, and I loved it!
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| 08-11-08 | 5 | 1\2 |
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I was so pleased with the book Eclipse. I became a Twilight Junkie after just two chapters of the first book. I finished it in two days while I was on vacation at the beach. So, as soon as I got back, I ordered New Moon and Eclipse. I bawled my eyes out while reading this one. I felt like I was involved completely in this book/in Bella Swan's life. Stephenie Meyer is a genius. GET BREAKING DAWN!!! Omg.
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| 08-11-08 | 5 | 1\2 |
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Eclipse was by far my favorite book in the series, of course until Breaking Dawn came out. It is written extremely well and has everything you would expect in an SM novel.
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| 08-11-08 | 3 | 4\4 |
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"You gave it three stars?" she asked me, biting her lip and holding her breath.
"Yes," I finally answered with my marble lips, cold yet strangely comforting, even warm. "Stephenie, don't forget to breathe." "Oh, of course." A storm seemed to rage in her for just a moment. "I gave it a three. It's good." I would never lie to her, could never lie to her. Yet, somehow, she felt it was a lie and brooded in stillness for a moment that seemed to last an eternity. Finally, I broke the aching silence. "I gave it a three because the vampire lore was that good -- the extended plotline and the setup for a decent fourth novel were all enjoyable." There, I said it. Would it be enough for her? No, it would never be enough. "But you absolutely hated the tent scene with the [spoiler removed], and you wanted to send Bella straight to vampire hell for her self-absorbed, self-indulgent, self-obsessed self-ness by the end." We paused and I noticed sobs erupting from deep inside her. "Stephenie, breathe, and stop biting your lip, it's getting really annoying. Quit with the crying already. Yes, all of those things are true, and if I could release myself from your books, I would. But-" "But?" she asked longingly, her fingers caressing my face while my fingers caressed her face and somebody else's fingers were somehow caressing both our faces because you can never have too much face-caressing going on -- whose fingers are those, anyway? "But despite how much I hate Bella by now, I really want to find out more about the Volturi and the process of becoming a vampire and whether Bella is somehow part of an ancient bloodline that stirs up all the vampires and werewolves whenever she's around. That's why I gave it three stars, and that's why-" I gasped, she gasped, we both forgot to breathe and bit our lips, "-why I will be reading the fourth book as soon as it is out." Finally, I remembered to breathe and stopped caressing her face, looked into her eyes and with my godlike, cool, marble lips, asked, "Satisfied?" Smiling, she answered, "Yes, very." (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-13 07:39:55 EST)
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| 08-10-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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To me, this was the most exciting and my favorite book of the series. Bella finally starts to struggle with her decision to become a vampire, and the stories of Rosalie and Jasper are explained. Jasper's story particularly appealed to me, perhaps because I always felt there was more to him than met the eye. Jacob's presence in this story was also a boost for me, even if a tad obnoxious in places. The climax of the story was thrilling, although the falling action came up just a tad short and cheesy for me. These faults are very minor, though.
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| 08-09-08 | 1 | 3\4 |
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I put off reading this book for a a year or more, although I bought it pretty soon after it came out. After the fiasco of Bella's character in New Moon, I had lost some of my trust in Stephenie Meyer's ability to make me like her characters.
This book had a great start. Even though there wasn't a lot of action, there was some relationship development and hints being made at future danger. But as the book dragged on, I removed myself further and further from Bella. How can I sympathize with a person whose entire existence depends on her boyfriend? It's one thing if Stephenie Meyer had been able to sell it, but as it is, it just seems hugely anti-feminist and annoying. A character who is nothing without another character is DULL. Especially since the reader is unable to escape from Bella's point-of-view, it becomes really unbearable. I think the book started to go bad for me when she manipulated Edward into staying with her during the battle. Firstly, because she just gets really emo afterward, going on and on about what an awful person she is. Secondly, because Edward really starts to lose his edge. A lot of what was interesting about them was how difficult it was for Edward to be around her, and how his love for her made him overcome that. All of those things are gone. Her blood doesn't bother him in the slightest. And now all she has to say is please a few times to get whatever she wants from him. Through it all, through everything awful Bella does to him, he is steadfast, forgiving, unselfish. I could have overlooked this, enjoyed it even, had Meyer not royally screwed Edward over in the end. By the way, the idea of Edward as a virgin made me laugh. His concern about getting into heaven made me laugh. And his insistence on marriage before sex made me roll my eyes. The author does a clumsy job of trying to hide her own ideals in the story, forcing them onto characters who have given no hint of such principles beforehand. In a whole century, Edward has never once tried to bury his pain in the arms of a woman? COME ON. It would have added a much-needed flaw to Edward's character. Besides, Edward being what he is, I would have expected a little more spiritual confusion. For me, these books have always been about Edward. Stephenie Meyer made it that way, most of the plot hinging on the state of their relationship. But rather than further explore the vampire/human difficulties of their relationship, throw some conflict between them and have them come out stronger than before, she tosses in your run-of-the-mill love triangle. Again, I would have been fine with this, could have forgiven the flatness of Bella's character, had things not gone so awfully wrong in the end. When Bella kissed Jacob back, I was livid at the author. The whole scene disgusted me, and I skimmed it to avoid the gory details. Does Bella not realize, or not care, that Edward will be able to see every one of her actions through Jacob's eyes? Does she even realize how excruciating that will be to him? But I kept reading, hoping Meyer would redeem herself somehow, would relight Bella and Edward's fire. After the scene in the truck, where she longs for Jacob's arms rather than Edwards, I threw the book down and didn't finish it for days after, I was so infuriated. The WHOLE POINT of the story, of Bella's character, was her steadfast, undying love for Edward. And suddenly the value of their relationship is reduced to the fact that she loves Edward just a little more than she does Jacob. It's SO unfair to Edward, who is really the innocent party in all of it. And then Meyer tries to take them back to what they were, returning them to the meadow at the end, and it doesn't work for me any more. The chemistry was gone for me. I didn't care whether Bella became a vampire, whether she would marry Edward...I had no expectation that the conclusion of these issues would be fulfilling at all. On top of all this, the big battle at the end was thoroughly disappointing. Not one character is lost, despite the danger...Seth isn't even injured fighting with the newborn vampire, despite his youth and inexperience. After all the Victoria build-up over two books, to see her ripped to pieces with extraordinary ease by Edward was hugely unsatisfying. No one had to sacrifice anything; in fact, the scene was so uncompelling I skimmed most of it. After 600-odd pages, this was inexcusable. This book thoroughly pissed me off. I will not be reading Breaking Dawn, or any of Stephenie Meyer's other books. I can't trust her anymore, which is too bad, but I don't think I have ever been so screwed over by an author as I was in this book. Yuck. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-11 07:27:50 EST)
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| 08-09-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Eclipse is a really good book and I recommend this book to mostly girls and even though it's long it took me very quick to read it. It only took me about 5 days to read it because Eclipse is very suspenseful and it leaves you always wanting more.......
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| 08-09-08 | 5 | 1\1 |
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"Twilight" was intriguing. "New Moon" was kind of a letdown. "Eclipse" is the book that finally made me a true devotee of Stephenie Meyer's vampire series.
This novel, the third in the series, picks up right where "New Moon" left off. Bella and her vampire boyfriend, Edward, are preparing to graduate from high school. Meanwhile, Bella manages to reestablish her friendship with werewolf Jacob Black. The leads to numerous awkward situations between Edward and Jacob, but Bella is the one who suffers the most, as she finally realizes that there's much more to her relationship with Jacob than she initially thought. While all this is going on, danger looms on the horizon. Seattle has been plagued by a series of violent homicides, and it soon becomes apparent that the killings are not the work of the average serial killer. It turns out that these mysterious deaths are connected to Bella, who's also busy worrying about the fact that Victoria and the Volturi have it out for her, too. On top of all that, there's the small matter of Bella desperately wanting to become a vampire herself, but no one (including Bella herself) is sure if she can handle it. I really enjoyed this book. It's the first novel in the "Twilight" series that I'm giving five stars to (although it probably only deserves four stars...Meyer comes up with awesome stories, but she's not the world's greatest writer, and there's a lot of unnecessary back-story in "Eclipse" that could easily have been trimmed down to a couple of pages rather than a couple of chapters, but what can you do?). I am completely drawn in by this vampire romance, and I cannot put these books down! My only major gripe about "Eclipse" has to do with Bella's realization about Jacob...I am a dedicated member of Team Edward, gosh darn it! I guess we'll see what the future has in store for all these characters in "Breaking Dawn," which is next on my "to-read" list! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-11 07:27:50 EST)
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| 08-08-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is my second favorite book in the Twilight series. My favorite is Twilight. Great action and emotion.
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this book is also amazing sm is a great writer, and i loved this book its my 3rd fav in the series after twilight and breaking dawn but its still amazing
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| 08-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book was excellent, just like the previous ones. I am a junior high teacher and wanted to read these books to talk to my students about them, but I got hooked on them myself. Excellent books!!
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| 08-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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The book came quickly, within a week, and was in great condition- no nicks or bent pages, etc. I would definitely buy from this merchant again.
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| 08-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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What can I say. Stephanie Meyers rocks. Even though this series is slightly different from the usual Shock and Horror books that I enjoy,I have to say I loved them. Adding to that, any book that has my teenagers fighting over them and yelling "aren't you finished yet?", gets my vote any day of the week.
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| 08-06-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Okay. The main lure of this whole series for me is its pure addictive quality. Just for that, it gets four stars. But Bella is beginning to get on my nerves...she doesn't DO anything! She's only the one everyone else is trying to protect. She does have a redeeming capacity to love and forgive, but she's not the Tamora Pierce or J. K. Rowling hero I love to root for.
This book was my favorite so far, I think, but the whole thing about Bella having to shatter all of Jacob's hopes and dreams makes me sad. I wish she'd make up her mind already! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-09 06:51:53 EST)
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| 08-06-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Eclipse is book three in the riveting Twilight Saga. Although, I am, at this point finding the series to be a wee bit annoying. Mostly because of Bella. But anyway, here is my "list"-
Good Stuff- 1. Although Jacob is a little bit too excited and fierce with Bella, I like how he treats her like a person. Not like a baby, but like an adult. And after hearing all the werewolf legends and stories, I feel like I understand and know the culture of the werewolves better and have come to like them enormously. 2. Likewise, I came to respect Edward more as his selflessness became clear. I find him incredibly sweet, and in the previous books I just thought he was a control freak. But now I realize that he is a true gentleman, and totally like him better than I have before. 3. I am glad Bella seems to realize now that she is hurting Jacob and Edward both. She is finally making sense. 4. Finally we get Rosalie's and Jasper's stories. Yes! The Bad Stuff- 1. BELLA! She is the most annyoing heroine ever invented! All she does is beg and complain. I do not like her at all, and honestly cannot see why all the boys want her. Sure she cooks and cleans and is pretty nice, but she hurts people and only talks about Edward. My goodness! 2. Mostly the book got on my nerves at the end as it was all talk blah blah. I don't know why but I am getting incresingly annoyed with the series. But remain enthralled anyway. It is so hypontic, so real seeming at times that I have to look over my shoulder and make sure vampires are not there. So read this book. It is worth continuing the series, because Breaking Dawn is out! I hope to see all my hopes answered! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-09 06:51:53 EST)
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| 08-06-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I really enjoyed book three. It makes me wonder what is in store for the final book.
I enjoy the love between Edward and Bella and the entire drama of this chapter of the story. I couldn't put the book down! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-09 06:51:53 EST)
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| 08-06-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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First off, I really enjoyed this book. The descriptions of the newborn vampire wars, the werewolves' history and pack life, and the vampires' pasts were fascinating. I also liked how the vampires each have their own powers. However, I do have some criticisms.
(SPOILERS AHEAD) Edward's character didn't seem all that wonderful. In fact, he seemed more or less psychotic in parts. He disabled Bella's car so she couldn't see Jacob. He had Alice hold her hostage. He dictated who she could and couldn't be friends with. I know he did it for her "protection," but it seemed extremely controlling. Edward's behavior often was excused by his looks. And then at the end, he suddenly became spineless and docile--to the point where he didn't even object to Bella cheating on him. I thought Bella's sudden revelation about Jacob was out of place. She hadn't seemed to be in love with him before, at all. It was also unsettling to me that she only realized it when he coerced her into a kiss. How is that supposed to sound--a borderline sexual assault made her finally see the light? I also couldn't help but wonder, is Bella supposed to be average or extraordinary? I know the story is meant to be about an ordinary girl who finds herself in remarkable circumstances, but everyone is always telling her how "different" and "special" she is. So which is it? Is she average or is she special? If she's meant to be unusual or unique, she doesn't come across that way. That aside, I did enjoy the story. I liked the background information, the wolf coven, and Alice's sense of humor. The return of the Volturi was very engaging, and I loved the final battle. It was worth the read. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-09 06:51:53 EST)
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| 08-04-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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What can I say Stephenie Meyer never disapoints. Although I wish that she would just hit the sexy scenes but I understand that it is rated for teens. I am still torn between Jacob and Edward.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-06 07:33:25 EST)
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| 08-03-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Where do I start?
Well, i must admit that I enjoyed this book. Not really really enjoyed it but, sort've. A lot of the parts of the story are slow and it took a while for me to get interested and truly into the story, but otherwise, okay. A lot of the reviews here are all similar because they are all in the reviewer's POV. Team jacob or team edward? I think that is trying to compare Jacob and Edward and because of that, everyone's opinion of the book is different. In my opinion, this book is much better than New Moon. Why? Because New Moon was all about Jacob and Bella, and barely even mentioned Edward. Now, that is only because i am a "team edward" but for some weird reason, i honestly can't stand bella. She puts the Cullens family in danger and even Jacob and all of his fellow werewolves. so, anyways, not Stephenie's best work of art, but still, okay. I am excited to read Breaking Dawn, the next book of this wonderful irrestible Twilight series. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-06 07:33:25 EST)
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| 08-03-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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I am hooked to the series, but this was my least favorite by far. Instead of really moving ahead, this book seemed to really go back. After book 2, everything basically goes back to the way it was in book one. I was hoping Bella would turn in this, but she hasn't, hopefully she will in the 4th. There were climaxes in this, but overall, disappointing.
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| 08-02-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This book is one of a well written series, with great characters and the necessary tension to keep you turning the pages. A coming of age fantasy.
I liked it. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-04 07:52:42 EST)
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| 08-02-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I ordered this book which was the third in the Twilight series, and this one is just as good as the last two. And actually when I ordered it through Amazon and not a private seller, the third book came before the second book which I had ordered through a private seller about a week prior.
Great book! Highly recommended! (If you are into a sort of sappy romance) (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-04 07:52:42 EST)
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| 08-02-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Very well written,not just for the teenage reader. A great read can hardly wait for the next one to come out.
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| 08-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is my favorite so far of the other two books! I couldn't put it down! And I can't wait for Breaking Dawn to be out! Hopefully, Everyone else that read this book feels the same way I do!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-03 07:40:11 EST)
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| 08-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Love the Twilight series. i am however a little bit disgusted with our heroine Bella. Grow a pair and make up your mind.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-03 07:40:11 EST)
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