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Bella was gone long enough to dance for two songs and she came back into the wedding and no one noticed. The best way to make a novel seem long is to make the readers not like the main character, and I found Bella to be annoyingly insecure, selfish, quick-tempered, controlling and illogical. There's always a healthy distance so neither the significant other or friend feel like they're in competition. I really wish I'd have done it the other way around because I could read the first two books over and over again. Charlie and the pack--I felt so incredibly cheated that we got a lame summary of Jacob confiding in Charlie. While she was married and her spouse would be the one to sign for her in the hospital, I just cannot see a cop sitting at home waiting on a phone call.
We get it. Leah seemed to be the ONLY one with any kind of sense in this book to understand that Bella was the one causing drama with the entire Cullen family, and Meyer cheated us out of ever hearing what Leah had to say. And how many times in one book can we hear about who loves who more. Yeah right. People just don't walk around poking out their lips every time there's a problem. We got a summary, but we got long, drawn-out paragraphs on almost every page about how beautiful Bella was or how much both Jacob and Edward loved her. Bella has repeatedly started trouble where there was none. 3.
She continuously played the Damsel in Distress role when she was clearly stronger than him, regardless of being a newborn. If they're really worried about their jobs, they're just not this casual.2. I felt like his section ended entirely too soon. With the first two novels, no matter how long they were, I was so into the story that it didn't matter. Wedding--When a bride walks away for a few seconds at any wedding, people notice.
And then the husband disappears too. I really wish it would've went back to his perspective again. 6. for Edward and Jacob. I was thrilled to read more about werewolves and see parts of the book that were in Jacob's point of view.
Bella went from being whiny and insecure to manipulative and a troublemaker. I loved "Twilight" and "New Moon." I was fascinated with the characters (Team Jacob). Some busybody at the wedding would've noticed. While she complained about "hurting" them, that didn't stop her from doing it. Every mother I know would be on the first thing smoking to get to wherever her daughter was, whether it's Atlanta, the Cullen's house, etc. I have a hard time respecting weak men, and both Jacob and Edward walked around like dancing puppets with no backbone whatsoever. But this pursing lip deal is out of control.While I can't recommend this book and grew kind of disgusted with the guys in "Eclipse," I do recommend "Twilight" and "New Moon" as excellent reads.
***SPOILER ALERT ENDS--I HOPE YOU DID NOT CHEAT AND READ IT ANYWAY*******FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK, READ BELOW***I genuinely enjoyed Jacob when he wasn't around Bella. Why would she tell Jacob about getting a "real honeymoon". I've been to more than enough weddings to know that's not going to happen either. Then, after she ended up pregnant, then she forced the entire Cullen family into a ridiculously uncomfortable situation by forcing herself to have the baby. If there was anybody in this book who I was cheering for, it was Leah only because she was the only one who wasn't blinded by Bella. Bella--Bella watched Jasper teach the other vampires how to fight in "Eclipse," so why did she bother asking Edward how to fight when she's stronger than him.
Then we didn't get to hear anything about how the pack resolved their issues. We couldn't get ONE scene when Leah came through the door and told Bella about herself. Max--Criminals do not count off all the type of people they meet or talk this slick to their bosses. I don't believe there's a woman alive who is so insensitive that she would tell a man who is openly in love with her that she's going to have sex that could endanger her life with another man. The entire conflict in the story was her fault so why would I look at her as a superhero.
Renee--I can't think of one mother I've ever known in my entire life who would just let her ex-husband satisfy her need to know her daughter is healthy. In this book, he's panting and leaving fur on the floor and acting like somebody's puppy dog. 1. Instead she hadn't seen the girl in two years even with the knowledge that the girl she carried for nine months was sick with some "disease". It gets old. I can only stand to hear Bella complain about how plain and ugly she thinks she is for so long only to then switch to how beautiful she is and how everybody agrees. 2. Back to Bella--The problem I had with the entire novel is Bella Cullen.
531, that was the best part of the story--the last 200 or so pages. Maybe give that characteristic to one person but not ALL the characters. 4. 7. and interested in how their relationships would form. The man posted signs all over the city when Jacob was supposedly gone but just complained when his own flesh and blood was missing. Charlie--What police officer who is a father have you EVER met who was just going to sit home and believe his daughter was sick and NEVER visit the Cullens on his own. By "Eclipse," I lost a lot of respect for Edward and Jacob's actions towards Bella, and I had zero respect for Bella.
Really.5. It's not just inconsiderate, it's just plain stupid. ***SPOILER ALERT--DO NOT READ THIS PART IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK, SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM***1. If Bella said it, they did it like they were indentured servants. Please stop explaining how much they love each other on every single page. In not even one book did she consider how openly vulnerable Jacob was being about his love for her and how insensitive it is to name him after her. It was as if they were unimportant to the story, but readers got to find out once again how beautiful Bella was and her oh-so-terrible time trying to find jeans in her wardrobe. Jacob--In all three books, Jacob was still a regular human being when he didn't phase.
I was hoping there would be a part in Edward's point of view, too, just to see what his mind is like outside of worshipping Bella. I did not enjoy this last story at all. I was wondering who was more worried about Bella getting her feelings hurt--Jacob, Edward, or Meyer.5. Seriously. Although you calmed it down a bit in here versus "Eclipse," nobody purses their lips this much, especially guys.
4. I got "Twilight" and "New Moon" at the library, but I bought the last two. One more thing, Meyer, PLEASE stop saying people purse their lips. She started trouble where there was none, and every single piece of conflict through the whole story happened because of her doing. She said she knew she "hurt" him but kept right on playing mind games with him and just acting like Edward should deal with it because they were "friends." Platonic friendships don't work that way. 3. How disrespectful is it to even attempt to name the child E.J. Meyer tried to make him animalistic when it really didn't help the plot.
For example, Jacob rolled his eyes A LOT, but we got use to that being Jacob's style. What was more important. Regardless of whether she knew she could have a half-immortal baby, she still repeatedly forced herself on Edward and basically gave him an ultimatum. How can I consider her a hero or even admire any small thing she accomplished when she was the reason for her own problems. I gave this book two stars instead of one SOLELY because as soon as the Voltari came into the main plot around pg.
This book was everything that I expected and more. The Edward in my mind is handsome and warm. It resolves eventually letting me accept those twists in the end. This was the only book where I didn't hate Bella as much for the decisions that she made. I loved it. In this book she became the hero and I really love the love story with Edward. There were a couple of plot twists that bothered me. I gave it 5 stars despite my dislike of the crazy story line twists.
I only wish that they would have casted a better person to portray Edward. Robert Pattinson doesn't do it for me, but I am 39. This series was my favorite romance of all time. I usually don't read vampire books or such easy reads or even romance novels, but this one was very different and I'm thankful that my friend recommend this series.
But I would still buy more. The characters have me hooked. I'm an Austin and Shakespear fan. I see the author maturing in her writing of "The Host". The plot of the love story is as good as Austins. But I think they have the mark of a first time author and could have had more editing. I will follow Stephenie Meyer as long as she publishes. Good read for the young and young at heart.
There is nothing wrong with happy endings and I never knew what was going to happen she kept me wanting more. Stephene Myers is great and I can't wait for more books to come out. I wish they would make a tv show out of it. I loved the book and now I am having a hard time wanting to read anything else. Someone always has to ruin something good.
This is the worst book I have ever read in my life.I couldn't wait to read the 4th Twilight book.When I opened this book, my smile turned into a frown.This book is pointless,and I think that the book has no purpose.Most people just read this book because they want to say that they've read it,but I feel bad for anyone who has read it.I don't understand how Stephenie Meyer has a career,and how anyone would even compare her to J.K Rowling.FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, DON'T READ ANY OF STEPHENIE MEYER'S BOOKS.
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