Spring 2010, Issue 2
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Book review: "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
By Brittney Sochowski
Cover of the novel "Twilight."
The story of Bella and Edward's romance is so masterfully written in simplicity, it has the ability to cross over age barriers with ease. With the straightforward writing style, every reader is able to breeze through the book, getting lost in the intricate plot that has Bella, the plain, isolated new student in Forks, Wa. falling in love with the immortal vampire, Edward.
A forbidden love relationship isn't new, but Meyer's twist on the lifestyle of Edward and his family and the tricky situations that he and Bella are faced with keep readers on the edge of their seat. Aside from the romance, "Twilight" is a perfect representation of every relationship that a person has, making this book so easily relatable. From Bella's close friendship with her mom, her dysfunctional connection to her dad and the love triangle that occurs later in the book, "Twilight" offers something for everyone to identify with.
The saga continues with Meyer's books "New Moon," "Eclipse," and "Breaking Dawn" and the complications get deeper and deeper. Meyer's ability to continually present fresh and exciting plotlines makes this series a can't-eat-can't-sleep nail biter series that you'll never put down. The only thing that will prompt you to slow your reading is knowing that the saga is only four books long and the sadness of Edward and Bella's story is coming to an end.
You've heard of books that are page-turners, but "Twilight" is so compelling and fresh, you'll feel like you're living the story rather than reading about it. This is one series you won't want to miss out on.
"Twilight" as a motion picture
By Brittney Sochowski
"Twilight" film poster.
The film, based on Stephenie Meyer's novel "Twilight," stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson as Bella and Edward. The book frenzy surrounding the saga should have been a sign for the release of the film, but the results far surpassed expectations. Box office reports show the film earning over $69.6 million in its opening weekend. Paramount and Fox Atomic studios will be kicking themselves, having passed up the offer to produce the film. "Twilight," proved to be a cash machine for indie studio Summit Entertainment whose official production cost only $37 million total.
Girls and boys of all ages camped at movie theaters around the nation to be the first to see the film at midnight. Middle and high school students donned Edward t-shirts, "Twilight" backpacks and "Team Jacob" apparel. College students, though slightly more reserved, made a night of the event and expressed their excitement through Facebook statuses reading "Twilight, Twilight, Twilight" or "I have a date tonight... with Edward!"
With the first weekend of the release proving successful, avid readers and fans can expect a sequel sometime in the near future.
About the author: Stephenie Meyer
By Brittney Sochowski
Stephenie Meyer, author or "Twilight."
Born in Connecticut in 1973, Meyer lived a simple existence. A self-described "Jan Brady," Meyer grew up in a large family with her parents, two sisters and three brothers. With a tight-knit family to support her, Meyer attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in English.
She now lives with her husband and three sons in Phoenix and is a full-time writer. After the release of her first novel, "Twilight," booksellers described her as one of the "most promising new authors of 2005" according to Publisher's Weekly.
Meyer has completed the Twilight Saga and has fans asking what's next. Still working on a novel, "Midnight Son," which re-tells the first book in the series from Edward's perspective, Meyer will concentrate on that until finding new inspiration, according to her Web site.
"Twilight" as a motion picture
By Brittney Sochowski
Just as Harry Potter prompted youth around the world to dress up in wizard costumes and form lines around movie theatres, the Nov. 21 release of Twilight saw a phenomenal response.
About the author: Stephenie Meyer
By Brittney Sochowski
The crazy adventures and mystical journeys depicted in Meyer's novels in the Twilight Saga are not exactly representative of Meyer's life.
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