Module 5/Fantasy and Science Fiction/June 30-July 6
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Meyer, S. (2005). Twilight. New York: Time Warner Book Group.
Summary
Twilight follows the story of Bella Swan after she moves from her mother's home in Arizona to her single father's home in Forks, Washington. Bella has to start at a new high school and is worried, but soon falls in love with Edward Cullen who is very mysterious. Come to find out, the entire Cullen family (who happen to be absolutely beautiful) are in fact a family of vampires. When Edward and Bella first meet in class, he doesn't seem to take a liking to her. However, he soon tells her it is because he could hardly control his vampire urges. After Edward saves her life at the school, the two become inseparable. Although Bella has an inkling that the Cullen family are all vampires, Edward confirms it the night they have their first date. Subsequently, Bella is almost attacked that night as well by a group of men but Edward comes to her rescue. Meanwhile, a group of evil vampires are tracking the Cullens and find out about the human/vampire relationship. They try to kill Bella while she is hiding in Phoenix but the Cullens' save her. The story continues over three more books.
My Impression
I loved the entire series. I stayed up all hours of the night to finish the story so I could move on to the next. At times I think Bella is too dramatic but I can't help but to get sucked in to the love story. The writing is wonderful and believable for teenagers. I am not much for science fiction type stories and this is the only vampire storyline I have read. It never seemed too supernatural or over the top though. There was plenty of love, adventure, danger and normalcy to make it perfect. I could read this series over and over.
Reviews and Awards
"Sun-loving Bella meets her demon lover in a vampire tale strongly reminiscent of Robin McKinley’s Sunshine. When Bella moves to rainy Forks, Wash., to live with her father, she just wants to fit in without drawing any attention. Unfortunately, she’s drawn the eye of aloof, gorgeous and wealthy classmate Edward. His behavior toward Bella wavers wildly between apparent distaste and seductive flirtation. Bella learns Edward’s appalling (and appealing) secret: He and his family are vampires. Though Edward nobly warns Bella away, she ignores the human boys who court her and chooses her vampiric suitor. An all-vampire baseball game in a late-night thunderstorm—an amusing gothic take on American family togetherness that balances some of the tale’s romantic excesses—draws Bella and her loved ones into terrible danger. This is far from perfect: Edward’s portrayal as monstrous tragic hero is overly Byronic, and Bella’s appeal is based on magic rather than character. Nonetheless, the portrayal of dangerous lovers hits the spot; fans of dark romance will find it hard to resist."
(2010, June 24). [Review of the book Twilight]. Retrieved from https://www.kirkusreviews.com
/book-reviews/stephenie-meyer/twilight-7.
New York Times' Bestseller
ALA Top Ten Books for Young Adults
Suggestions for Use
*Have teenagers begin journaling to see if their lives are similar to the high school lives of Bella and Edward
*Have a movie marathon night at the library showing all of the Twilight movies
My Impression
I loved the entire series. I stayed up all hours of the night to finish the story so I could move on to the next. At times I think Bella is too dramatic but I can't help but to get sucked in to the love story. The writing is wonderful and believable for teenagers. I am not much for science fiction type stories and this is the only vampire storyline I have read. It never seemed too supernatural or over the top though. There was plenty of love, adventure, danger and normalcy to make it perfect. I could read this series over and over.
Reviews and Awards
"Sun-loving Bella meets her demon lover in a vampire tale strongly reminiscent of Robin McKinley’s Sunshine. When Bella moves to rainy Forks, Wash., to live with her father, she just wants to fit in without drawing any attention. Unfortunately, she’s drawn the eye of aloof, gorgeous and wealthy classmate Edward. His behavior toward Bella wavers wildly between apparent distaste and seductive flirtation. Bella learns Edward’s appalling (and appealing) secret: He and his family are vampires. Though Edward nobly warns Bella away, she ignores the human boys who court her and chooses her vampiric suitor. An all-vampire baseball game in a late-night thunderstorm—an amusing gothic take on American family togetherness that balances some of the tale’s romantic excesses—draws Bella and her loved ones into terrible danger. This is far from perfect: Edward’s portrayal as monstrous tragic hero is overly Byronic, and Bella’s appeal is based on magic rather than character. Nonetheless, the portrayal of dangerous lovers hits the spot; fans of dark romance will find it hard to resist."
(2010, June 24). [Review of the book Twilight]. Retrieved from https://www.kirkusreviews.com
/book-reviews/stephenie-meyer/twilight-7.
New York Times' Bestseller
ALA Top Ten Books for Young Adults
Suggestions for Use
*Have teenagers begin journaling to see if their lives are similar to the high school lives of Bella and Edward
*Have a movie marathon night at the library showing all of the Twilight movies
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