Quote:
Originally Posted by pdurrant
Next up: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
I got this in one of fictionwise's many sales back in July 2009. It's probably about time I read it. I might not finish it, but I should see what all the fuss is about. |
Well, it was OK. It was certainly better than I expected.
Spoiler:
The sudden conversion of the heroine from loner (in old school) to great popularity (in new school) is unexplained, and a weakness.
There are certainly problems with the working of the Meyer universe with vampires in it, and certain inconsistencies in the descriptions of vampire abilities.
And if you take it as an allegory for a controlling relationship, then it's rather disturbing. But I read it as a fantasy, as I think it should be read.
Bella's intention to become a vampire seems entirely rational to me.
Upsides: Beautiful, immortal, wealthy, strong, fast, with her love interest.
Downsides: Don't need to eat, breath or sleep. Inclination to murder people. Inability to have children (although that last isn't mentioned).
Being a vampire in Meyer's universe seems to have very few draw-backs at all - far fewer than in Charlaine Harris's universe.
I'm not sure what I'll read next. Perhaps another Agatha Christie.
Yes —
Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie, her eleventh book.