I never did tell you guys my thoughts on Twilight:

Alright, dangit…. I couldn’t put it down. I finished it in less than 24 hours (given, I had plenty of time to do so as I flew back and forth to Chicago) Even though it had no underlying moral, was written at an 8th grade level and had main characters that bugged the hell out of me. I still couldn’t put it down.

I really hated how Bella was so clumsy. I wanted her to be braver and more capable. I hated how she never protested when Edward insisted on knowing where she was every minute. I think that is a dangerous thing to encourage young girls to allow under the guise of wanting to “protect her”. I didn’t like how Edward’s control issues were romanticized. I didn’t like how readily Bella was willing to hand over her entire life to join Edward as a vampire.

With all of that said… it was an engrossing book. I love the idea of forbidden love… of maintaining control despite the delirious, all consuming feelings that come with love. I loved the way it remind me of my first boyfriend in highschool whom I thought hung the moon.

I doubt I will read the next book - but I do want to see the movie. And I’m glad I finally know what all of the fuss is about. And now I sort of wish that I could hop on Brent’s back and fly through the forest.

M

(photo by Nicole H. Gerulat)