Twighlight Series

Have you read the Stephanie Meyer series?

No? Really, hmm maybe because your an adult and don't shop in the Teen section of the bookstore. I bought the first one a few weeks ago at a used bookstore. In my defense I didn't know it was a "Teen" series. I was a bit shocked when I went to buy the second one and couldn't find it in the fiction section. I had to wander around a bit and found it on the teen aisle. I don't know why I was shocked given the content, the "g" rating of it... but the bestseller status of it threw me off. Never see Christopher Pike on that list.

Anyway, these books have become a guilty pleasure. I keep finishing them in 1 or 2 sittings, a difficult feat with a toddler, husband, and more than full time job. The size of the book is an illusion though, the type is large and the words fall in the 10 cent category so it really is a fast read.

I am torn between love and hate with these books. I love the characters, the plot, and the flow of the story. I hate the writing! Seriously I do not need to be reminded every 5 pages that it is about a vampire, a werewolf, or a rehash of what happened in the last chapter. Is the generation that it is geared to so brain damaged that it is assumed they will not retain information they have read? I know part of it is so that someone not reading the series in order isn't completely in the dark, but every 5 pages is overkill! Another thing, why are the vampires in high school? I personally would go insane if I kept repeating high school, really not sure why the vampires would do that. But really other than a couple of quirks I have really enjoyed the series. I am on the last book now, and I hear they are making a movie of the first. I doubt that they will do it justice.

Don't let my rant put you off, I really do recommend the series.. go sneak into the teens section and do a grab and run.