Saturday, November 17, 2007

Twilight


Twilight is the best book I have read this year. It keeps you enthralled with its surprising twists and suspense. Each page is better is than the last. The book starts off with Bella, a city girl, who is deciding to move to Forks, Washington to live with her dad. When she arrives, she takes a while before she fits in with the other students and the town. The first chapter gets you hooked because Bella is so relatable. You can put yourself in her place. As you keep reading, the tone of the book changes unexpectedly and you realize there is more to Forks then Bella realized.

One day while she is in the cafeteria at school, she notices a table with the most beautiful humans she has ever seen. Their skin is pale but they carry almost an angelic look about them. She is particular engrossed with the one called Edward. Here the book picks up pace and curiosity starts flowing. Who are these humans? The author provides just the right amount of details to capture your interest. Later in the week, a tragic accident occurs which leaves Bella in a frantic state of mind. She suspects Edward is a vampire. After hours of Edward's denial about his secret, he finally confesses that he is in fact a vampire.

Despite Edward’s longing for Bella’s blood, they become friends. The plot thickens as Bella realizes that she is in love with Edward. It seems impossible for them to be together since her life would always be in danger. Bella chooses to ignore her danger and trust him. Everything seems to be going well until a group of foreign vampires arrive in town. Edward and his family have a made a pact not to feed on humans, but the other vampires have not. The foreign vampires catch the scent of Bella and immediately want to hunt her. Edward’s sister takes Bella and flees the town to run from them, while Edward is left to fight them off. The foreign vampires swear to never stop hunting Bella. So what will happen to Bella and Edward? Will they survive?

Well, you must read the book yourself to find out. Twilight contains the perfect blend of suspense, romance, and comedy. Once you start reading it, it is impossible to put it down. I found the book so intriguing that I read it again the very next day. It gives a new meaning to originality. The secrecy of the vampires, the hopeless love, and the hidden danger makes this book a must-read. The descriptions of the vampires are unbelievable. The author does an incredible job of creating details that allows the reader to picture the scenes. You will not be sorry. So ladies, grab a cup of hot cocoa and a warm blanket--men, go get comfortable in your favorite recliner, and get ready for a suspenseful journey with Twilight.

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