Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-22
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Synopsis
When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she finds that her new classmates are drawn to this pale, dark-haired new girl in town. But not, it seems, the Cullen family. These five adopted brothers and sisters obviously prefer their own company and will make no exception for Bella. Bella is convinced that Edward Cullen in particular hates her, but she feels a strange attraction to him, although his hostility makes her feel almost physically ill. He seems determined to push her away ? until, that is, he saves her life from an out of control car. Bella will soon discover that there is a very good reason for Edward's coldness. He, and his family, are vampires ? and he knows how dangerous it is for others to get too close.

Customer Reviews

Bella and the Vampire
17-year old Bella has just moved to a small town to start her junior year in high school. She's not looking forward to it until she sees her science lab partner and - BINGO! - she falls in madly love with gorgeous but silent Edward. He, however, seems mad at her for no reason and keeps his distance. Then, when Bella's life is in danger, who should save her but the enigmatic Edward!

This young adult novel for ages 12 and up would probably be a big hit with teen girls as Edward is the perfect teen boy - handsome, tender, and selfless - and gawky Bella is no one to be jealous of. There is almost no action for most of the book, (it's just Bella uncovering the mystery that is Edward and the two falling in love) and when some action finally happens, it's not all that exciting as Edward, a vampire, can save anyone, anytime.

As an adult reader, I found it more than a bit unsettling that Edward, who is over a hundred years old, is romancing an innocent teenage girl. And aside from Bella and Edward, none of the characters is developed at all. My biggest complaint, however, was that none of the teenagers spoke or acted like teenagers - they were way too mature, sophisticated, and eloquent to be believable. The writing did hold my interest, though, and I kept wondering what would happen next. (Answer: Not much, but it's still good.)

This quick read about a teenage vampire is different and I enjoyed it. I think teens will love it.

read it
After reading this book, im inlove with edward cullen! definitely worth reading. I couldn't put it down.

Twilight
Like most reviewers I found this book by the hype in the media, Claiming Stephenie Meyer was the new J.K. Rowling!

Sorry to disappointment anyone who is looking for a Harry Potter replacement this book isn't it! If you're looking for a similar series to Harry Potter I would recommend trying the Artems Fowl Series or The Dark Materials by Philip Pullman.

The reason I say that Stephenie Meyer is not the new J.K. Rowling is because Stephenie is nowhere in the same league as J.K.! As far as comparisons go that has to be one of the worse! The only reason the Media has decided to compare these authors is the simple fact is both there book series have sold out and there target audience are Teenagers/Young Readers!

That's where the comparisons stop really as J.K's Harry Potter series maybe be aimed at young readers - Harry Potter is in fact can be enjoyed by Children, Teenagers and Adults! The Twilight Series I find is really directed at Teenagers and Teenage Girls in particular!

- Some Spoilers -

Enough of the comparisons without trying give the plot away (which I added isn't really much of one!) - The book involves around Bella and falling in love with a mysterious boy called Edward we find out his a vampire later in the book!

What's wrong with this book is that Bella is annoying as hell! And it's taken from her point of view and don't get me wrong I enjoy first person point of view reads!

But is Bella is self-loathing teenager ok I know everyone feels this way when there that young but she really is just annoying - I'm not pretty, why does Edward like me I'm not pretty, I'm clumsy, I'm full of flaws!- And this goes on and on!

And the worse thing is she moves in with her dad's out of her own choice and complains about her dad and being there all the time! - We meant to believe she did this a selfless act so her mum can travel around the country with her husband to be!

I guess a lot of people like Bella but I just wanted to her to be happy for at least chapter or a page - she no substance at all compare to other authors first point of view characters!

The story itself at time is really boring we told every detail for Bella's day like the moment she wakes up, to the food she cooks, the homework she has and the trips to the mall with her friends! And the e-mails she receives!

The only thing this girl like is Edward and she wines and pines for him all the time! And like most reviewers have said we are reminded on how gorgeous Edward is all the time! - Bella is a typical bunny boiler!

On to Edward - This is actually where I will give Stephenie Meyer some brownie points I actually like her originality on the vampire genre - I'm huge fan of vampire literature so I have read a few books on vampires and this is the first author to give a new spin on the genre!

I liked the Twilight vampires - they walk in the day and act like normal human beings - I love the concept of vegetarian vampires who don't suck human blood! And how they compare themselves as recovering alcoholics was funny! And how they can fall of the bandwagon!

But saying that Edward is a very dry character and almost a psycho he always seems to be in the right time and the right place to rescue Bella! And also he always like at house in the morning and outside of gym to meet her all the time!

The plot is very lacking and does get better to near the end of the book - This book really feels like the author wrote this book for her own need and not for anyone else! J.K has spent years building up this brilliant plot for Harry Potter where the Twilight the plot is basically Bella's day!

The author would have been better not writing this book in first person point of view and this why I think J.K. books are better because when Harry hasn't got a story-line J.K. focus on another character like Hermione and Ron etc and you grow to love these characters too!

Bella gets annoying like I said and I think the author should have narrated the story instead of reading Bella is cooking "whatever" for her dad we are reading about a different character - Like I would have like to read about Edward and his family when they go hunting! As they live of animal blood instead of human blood!

Overall this is book isn't all bad! I mean it was interesting enough to keep me reading and it was a nice easy-read! I have to admit that this book is not the most original I have to agree with a lot of what the other reviewers have said about this being a bit of Buff-Angel rip-off! Also I find the story is a lot like the "Nightworld Series" by J.L Smith!

The relationship is a lot like Buffy and Angel's but unlike Buffy/Angel there much more likeable and Edward is a bit of sap vampire too - he doesn't drink human blood and doesn't lose control! Even the character of Angel is more original a vampire with a soul and then loose his soul when him and Buffy sleep together as he has a true moment happiness - now that's a love story!

For a good vampire-human love story check out the Anita Blake series and Sookie Stackhouse series as this feature truly scary and sexy vampire lovers not at all like Edward!

If you are looking for a nice easy read book or a real teenage read with a supernatural twist this the perfect one! If you are looking for a Harry Potter replacement this is not it!