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Where should I even begin with this book saga? One of the most glaring problems with this book is its writing -- it's just bad. There were a lot of grammar mistakes -- simple mistakes that a good editor would easily catch. Plus, the plot is extremely predictable and one dimensional -- there was no major plot twists, and you pretty much knew how each book would end. Then, there's the whole issue with the protagonist -- she's very bland. After reading the four books, I still don't know what Bella is like personality wise -- she's devoid of a personality. The term "Mary Sue" is often thrown around, but in this case, it's well-warranted. Everyone at the school is head-over-heels in love with Bella Swan, all the hot guys are jealous of her, and everyone wants to be her friend. Yet, we get no explanation of WHY everyone likes her. It's lazy writing. But my main problem was with the message of the book. It seemed as if the author was telling us that girls aren't complete unless they're involved with a guy, which, as an asexual, really bothered me. When Bella started going out with Edward, her entire life and thoughts revolved around him -- no one else. Then, when he left, she was almost unable to function. Now it's one thing to be completely in love and be devastated when the love of one's life leaves. But with Bella, it just reached an extremely unhealthy level -- she became extremely clingy. And Edward -- the stalker. In the first book, he broke into Bella's house, and watched her while she was sleeping. Ladies and gentlemen, he is what society would consider a stalker, not some extremely romantic guy. The fact that Bella was okay with this is just *shudder*. Anyway, bottom line: if you want to read a good series, Twilight is not for you.

2022-10-11 19:06