I was excited to read the next installment of the Twilight series. I was lucky and was able to get Eclipse rather quickly from the library. But I had wanted to pace myself. I had a bunch of other books waiting on the sidelines. I did not want to bypass them in order to satisfy my selfish need to find out what happens in this series. I did not want to seem too obsessive. Plus time was running out with me having to return the books to the library. So there was space between my reading Book 2, New Moon, and Book 3, Eclipse. I explain all this because I did not enjoy reading Eclipse. At least not in the beginning. I guess I was in a good mind frame - a teenage mind set - when I started reading Twilight. I read New Moon right afterward, so I was still "in the zone." I don't know if it was because I read Rebecca right before Eclipse. Rebecca is a literary classic. So honestly, I found myself a bit annoyed with the writing. I really had little patience for it. It affected how I thought of the book and it is my least favorite. I find this odd because I've read lots of comments about how people love Eclipse . I think it is directly connected to the fact that I read a very good piece of literature directly before reading Stephenie Meyers again. I guess that was a big mistake. I still like her story a lot. I think she is a great storyteller but I wish she were a better writer. I can totally see how the teens love the Twilight series. It took a hundred or so pages before I got into reading the book again without being annoyed. Then I was immersed in the Bella/Edward saga again.
In Eclipse, the Cullen family is back in Forks, and Bella and Edward are together again. All would be fine in the world, except now Bella's best friend in the world, Jacob, will not or cannot be anywhere near her when Edward is around. Vampires and werewolves do not get along. Oh, and the fact that there is a vampire, Victoria, who is after Bella. And the Volturi may come around anytime to check on whether Bella has become a vampire as promised. It's just another day in the life of Bella and Edward.
With Bella's life still in danger from Victoria, Edward and Jacob form an alliance. They put aside their dislike for each other in order to protect the girl they both love. Edward will do anything, anything at all, to keep Bella from being hurt or sad again after he had hurt her so much. Even if it means letting her be friends with Jacob. The vampires and the werewolves take turns monitoring Forks and protecting Bella.
Bella continues to push to become a vampire. Edward agrees to be the one who will make Bella a vampire, on one condition - that Bella agrees to marry him. Bella wants it done as soon as possible because she does not want to get any older.
There appears to be a band of newborn vampires on the loose in Seattle. And they seem to be making their way to Forks. The vampires and the werewolves further their alliance and band together to destroy the newborns. They plan a trap with Bella as bait. When Jacob threatens to sacrifice himself during the battle when he finds out about Bella's and Edward's engagement, Bella kisses him to give him false hope. Only it isn't. In that kiss, Bella realizes that she loves Jacob, too.
Everyone gets ready for the attack while Edward and Seth, a young werewolf, protect Bella at a separate location. Since the werewolves are in tune with each other and of course, Edward can read minds, they are all in full contact with each other and are aware of what is going on. Edward soon comes to the realization that it is a trap. While everyone else is preoccupied with the newborns, Victoria is coming in for an attack. Edward is forced to fight anyway, despite Bella's machinations to keep him safe with her. Edward and Seth together destroy Victoria.
After the battle, Bella explains to Jacob that despite loving both Edward and Jacob, her love for Edward is much greater. As the wedding plans proceed, Jacob runs away in pain. He lives as a wolf to escape the pain.
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer is the second book in the Twilight series. The book begins with Bella celebrating her birthday with the Cullen family. Through a series of unfortunate events, Bella ends up with a severe cut that almost gets her attacked by Jasper - who is relatively new at being a 'vegetarian' - and sorely tempts the rest of the family. Edward sees this as a sign of their relationship is not meant to be. Edward promises to remove himself from Bella's life in order to keep her safe, against Bella's wishes. The entire Cullen family abruptly leave Forks. Literally, the next day.
Bella is devastated beyond belief. This is where I think Stephenie Meyer employed a very cute tactic. She proceeds to title chapters by months. However, these chapters have no words. Basically, it is implied that those months passed by like a blur. I have to admit that when I saw those pages, I gasped with foreboding. When Bella finally wakes up, she realizes that she lived those months like a zombie, trudging through life, completely in despair.
Bella makes an attempt to re-enter life, but has trouble. Bella is driven to do risky things because when she does, Bella "hears" Edward admonishing her. In order to hear his voice more, she gets the bright idea of riding a motorcycle when she spots two run down motorcycles for sale. Having not a clue of how to fix a motorcycle, she goes to Jacob Black who is a handy mechanic. Bella finds that the more time she spends with Jacob, the less she is distraught about Edward's absence. Jacob is her sun that keeps away the darkness and shadows. This is not to mean that she is falling in love with Jacob. Although Jacob would love her to do so.
Bella pushes to do more dangerous things. When Bella sees some guys cliff jumping into the water, she wants to do it, too. Jacob is able to hold her off, promising to take her.
Meanwhile other things are happening in Jacob's world. One of his best friends has joined with a cult-like group of young men. Jacob's hates the leader, Sam, for isolating his friend from him. Then suddenly, seemingly overnight, Jacob joins this group. Bella is left confused and in the dark. We soon discover that Jacob, along with his 'pack' of new friends, is a werewolf. Probem - vampires and werewolves are mortal enemies or should I say, immortal enemies.
Anyway, without Jacob to hold her back, Bella attempts the cliff jumping on her own. Fortunately, Jacob is there is rescue her from the water. She is fine but not for long. She gets a surprise visit from Alice Cullen - who has arrived to comfort Bella's dad, Charlie. From what? From her vision of Bella's death. Unfortunately, Edward has mistakenly thought the same. He rushes to Italy to ask for death from the Volturi. Because he cannot live in a world without Bella. Alice and Bella rush to save Edward from his foolish mission. Though the Volturi refuse Edward's request, Edward still plans on provoking them to kill him by exposing himself to the Italian public. The Volturi police the vampire world and they make sure that the secrets of vampires is not compromised. Of course, Alice and Bella arrive just in time. But not early enough to escape the notice of the Volturi.
In the presence of the Volturi, we find that Bella is also immune to the special powers of the minions of the Volturi. We also find that the Volturi had taken notice of the special powers of Alice and Edward. Edward, Alice and Bella only manage to escape, with the promise of making Bella a vampire soon.
This is the least of their problems. Due to a series of mysterious murders that has been occurring in the metro area, the vampires and the werewolves deduce that there is are vampires on the loose. It is determined that Victoria, James' mate, is out for revenge. She is after Bella, Edward's mate for killing her mate (in book #1, Twilight.)
Edward and Bella work through some misunderstandings and the Cullen family return to Forks. Edward promises to never leave or hurt Bella again. And they focus on the threat of Victoria. Bella continues to push Edward on her desire to become a vampire.
New Moon left me wanting more. Not getting sucked into the Twilight until now is a good thing. It's a good thing because now I do not have to wait for each book to be published. I can read one book after another. But I will not. I will not. I will not. I will restrain myself. I do not want to get too obsessive. Although, one easily can...
Bella is devastated beyond belief. This is where I think Stephenie Meyer employed a very cute tactic. She proceeds to title chapters by months. However, these chapters have no words. Basically, it is implied that those months passed by like a blur. I have to admit that when I saw those pages, I gasped with foreboding. When Bella finally wakes up, she realizes that she lived those months like a zombie, trudging through life, completely in despair.
Bella makes an attempt to re-enter life, but has trouble. Bella is driven to do risky things because when she does, Bella "hears" Edward admonishing her. In order to hear his voice more, she gets the bright idea of riding a motorcycle when she spots two run down motorcycles for sale. Having not a clue of how to fix a motorcycle, she goes to Jacob Black who is a handy mechanic. Bella finds that the more time she spends with Jacob, the less she is distraught about Edward's absence. Jacob is her sun that keeps away the darkness and shadows. This is not to mean that she is falling in love with Jacob. Although Jacob would love her to do so.
Bella pushes to do more dangerous things. When Bella sees some guys cliff jumping into the water, she wants to do it, too. Jacob is able to hold her off, promising to take her.
Meanwhile other things are happening in Jacob's world. One of his best friends has joined with a cult-like group of young men. Jacob's hates the leader, Sam, for isolating his friend from him. Then suddenly, seemingly overnight, Jacob joins this group. Bella is left confused and in the dark. We soon discover that Jacob, along with his 'pack' of new friends, is a werewolf. Probem - vampires and werewolves are mortal enemies or should I say, immortal enemies.
Anyway, without Jacob to hold her back, Bella attempts the cliff jumping on her own. Fortunately, Jacob is there is rescue her from the water. She is fine but not for long. She gets a surprise visit from Alice Cullen - who has arrived to comfort Bella's dad, Charlie. From what? From her vision of Bella's death. Unfortunately, Edward has mistakenly thought the same. He rushes to Italy to ask for death from the Volturi. Because he cannot live in a world without Bella. Alice and Bella rush to save Edward from his foolish mission. Though the Volturi refuse Edward's request, Edward still plans on provoking them to kill him by exposing himself to the Italian public. The Volturi police the vampire world and they make sure that the secrets of vampires is not compromised. Of course, Alice and Bella arrive just in time. But not early enough to escape the notice of the Volturi.
In the presence of the Volturi, we find that Bella is also immune to the special powers of the minions of the Volturi. We also find that the Volturi had taken notice of the special powers of Alice and Edward. Edward, Alice and Bella only manage to escape, with the promise of making Bella a vampire soon.
This is the least of their problems. Due to a series of mysterious murders that has been occurring in the metro area, the vampires and the werewolves deduce that there is are vampires on the loose. It is determined that Victoria, James' mate, is out for revenge. She is after Bella, Edward's mate for killing her mate (in book #1, Twilight.)
Edward and Bella work through some misunderstandings and the Cullen family return to Forks. Edward promises to never leave or hurt Bella again. And they focus on the threat of Victoria. Bella continues to push Edward on her desire to become a vampire.
New Moon left me wanting more. Not getting sucked into the Twilight until now is a good thing. It's a good thing because now I do not have to wait for each book to be published. I can read one book after another. But I will not. I will not. I will not. I will restrain myself. I do not want to get too obsessive. Although, one easily can...
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