Only Because I was Curious
So I haven't read a book since Christmas break. And I have a really easy semester so I was planning on reading more this semester. There are so many books I have in my mental list that I want to read. But the problem is that I have to be in a mood for a certain book. Like, I was going to start ready Catch 22 (for the third time). Everytime I start it my workload gets too heavy and I have to stop. But then I was talking to Caroline about books and she said she had the Twilight Series if I wanted to partake in the band wagon. Hm...
The truth is...I've judged EVERY single silly girl who becomes obsessed with those books. I had not intended to start reading them. But...it sounded a lot more lighthearted and easier to read than Catch 22. Plus, I am semi-curious to see if this Edward Cullen guy is as dreamy and perfect as he is made out to be. So...I read the first book. I was very skeptical...but I read it nonetheless. I still have three more to go...but I can tell you a few conclusions I have come to.
This should NEVER ever be compared to Harry Potter. It's not even as good as one chapter of any Harry Potter book. The writing is just awful, in my opinion. It's like she's trying to hard to be a "good writer". And it's like a sappy romance novel for teenage girls. The main character, Bella, is not that interesting of a character and if frustrates me that Edward Cullen is so fascinated by her. I feel like she doesn't deserve him. And he is as charming as people make him out to be I suppose. But it's a little too cheesy for my taste. Edward and the whole book really. I'd rather have Mr. Knightly any day. Mainly, I'm reading it because it's an interesting enough story. Vampires and what not. Plus, it's a fast read. I mean, it's not a series I'll ever read a second time, but for now it's okay. I'm just not as into it as other people are. And I just don't understand why he's so against turning her into a Vampire. He's sooo in love with her and wants to be with her "forever" but she's human..she's going to get old..and die. So, I predict that she'll be a vampire by the end of the series.
Anywhen...that's my rant. As you can tell...I don't like the book THAT much. If Harry Potter is a 10 and The Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1 (because honestly...that is the worst book EVER) then I would rate this a 4 or 5 maybe.
I'm just glad to be back on my reading streak. I'm going to read the other three Twilight books, and then The BFG cause Brittany let me borrow it. I'm super excited cause I haven't read it since like fourth grade! And then who knows what! :)
YAY FOR READING!!%#^
The truth is...I've judged EVERY single silly girl who becomes obsessed with those books. I had not intended to start reading them. But...it sounded a lot more lighthearted and easier to read than Catch 22. Plus, I am semi-curious to see if this Edward Cullen guy is as dreamy and perfect as he is made out to be. So...I read the first book. I was very skeptical...but I read it nonetheless. I still have three more to go...but I can tell you a few conclusions I have come to.
This should NEVER ever be compared to Harry Potter. It's not even as good as one chapter of any Harry Potter book. The writing is just awful, in my opinion. It's like she's trying to hard to be a "good writer". And it's like a sappy romance novel for teenage girls. The main character, Bella, is not that interesting of a character and if frustrates me that Edward Cullen is so fascinated by her. I feel like she doesn't deserve him. And he is as charming as people make him out to be I suppose. But it's a little too cheesy for my taste. Edward and the whole book really. I'd rather have Mr. Knightly any day. Mainly, I'm reading it because it's an interesting enough story. Vampires and what not. Plus, it's a fast read. I mean, it's not a series I'll ever read a second time, but for now it's okay. I'm just not as into it as other people are. And I just don't understand why he's so against turning her into a Vampire. He's sooo in love with her and wants to be with her "forever" but she's human..she's going to get old..and die. So, I predict that she'll be a vampire by the end of the series.
Anywhen...that's my rant. As you can tell...I don't like the book THAT much. If Harry Potter is a 10 and The Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1 (because honestly...that is the worst book EVER) then I would rate this a 4 or 5 maybe.
I'm just glad to be back on my reading streak. I'm going to read the other three Twilight books, and then The BFG cause Brittany let me borrow it. I'm super excited cause I haven't read it since like fourth grade! And then who knows what! :)
YAY FOR READING!!%#^
posted by Marissa @ 9:49 AM
3 Comments:
At 12:01 PM,
Brittany said…
That Patterson guy who plays the vampire is U-G-L-Y he ain't got no alibi he ugly, yeah yeah, he ugly.
Also, don't waste your time with Twilight, which you clearly aren't that into. Instead, read Marley & Me because John Grogan is funny and it's a quick read. Plus, it's a true story and really cute. =)
At 7:02 AM,
Marissa said…
i agree he's super ugly! do you own a copy of Marley and Me. I'll read it next. Any book that you like I'm sure is worth reading. I still think you should give Harry Potter a Chance though. lol. I'll read it to you!!
At 9:31 AM,
Brittany said…
I don't own a copy, I read it at the Mooneys over the summer. I can go get it from the library though! That's true because I don't read a whole lot..oh my gosh, would you and do it in different voices?! You, Kat, and Brad can take turns haha
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