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Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 19:05
hi,
i dont know if anyone has read the book by stephanie mayer, there are four in the series so far, but it as been turned in to a film and is out later this tear staring robert patterson who played cedric diggory in potter- gof,
the book is excellent and the film looks just as good
i shall post some links
if you have read the book, what did you think??????
Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 19:11
forgot to mention, is just as obsessive as potter - in a slightly more grown up way although it deals with teenage romance, im going to get the decond book, called new moon this week
http://www.twilightthemovie.com/
gutted just looked at the site there are only four books and the last one just came out, got a feeling this might be a short obsession.......
lol I read the books, I love them :D
I havent read Eclipse yet cos I need to buy it, and have ordered it.
Although I do have Breaking Dawn, cos my mum bought it for my in america, as it was only $8, not bad since its just come out
Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 20:42
im going to get them this week and read them in order me thinks
di marco
23-08-2008, 21:10
ive never heard of them! what are they about?
Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 21:19
ive never heard of them! what are they about?
teenage love - vampires, check them out!
di marco
23-08-2008, 21:24
ive never heard of them! what are they about?
teenage love - vampires, check them out!
thanks. sounds weird, might have to give them a read! im guessing its fantasy?
Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 21:25
check out the movie link above - you will recognise the lead guy, he was cedric in goblet of fire and i'll dig out a synopsis of book one - twilight
Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 21:26
Synopsis
When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she finds that her new classmates are drawn to this pale, dark-haired new girl in town. But not, it seems, the Cullen family. These five adopted brothers and sisters obviously prefer their own company and will make no exception for Bella. Bella is convinced that Edward Cullen in particular hates her, but she feels a strange attraction to him, although his hostility makes her feel almost physically ill. He seems determined to push her away ? until, that is, he saves her life from an out of control car. Bella will soon discover that there is a very good reason for Edward's coldness. He, and his family, are vampires ? and he knows how dangerous it is for others to get too close.
from amazon
from some site devoted to vampire books - bit strange but accurate!
Twilight
Stephenie Meyer
Published 2005 434 Pages
Synopsis
When seventeen year-old Bella Swan leaves sunny Arizona to live with her father in the small and gloomy Pacific North-West town of Forks she doesn’t expect to like it. After all she has made excuses not to go there enough times over the past few years. If living in Forks, with its constant mist and rain, wasn’t bad enough she will have to make a whole new set of friends and settle into a new school.
Bella soon makes some new friends at school but when she sees a boy called Edward Cullen sitting with his brothers and sisters in the cafeteria she is instantly intrigued. Edward is stunningly attractive, almost inhumanly beautiful, and yet he is an outsider too. Although Edward and his family have lived in Forks for two years they have never really been accepted by the townsfolk.
At first Edward is aloof, sometimes it almost seems like he can’t stand to be in the same room as her, but eventually they strike up an unlikely friendship. Even as Bella falls hopelessly and irrevocably in love with Edward, she still can’t work out exactly what makes him so different to everyone else.
On a trip to the beach, Bella is told of the local legend about the “cold ones”, a group of blood drinkers who have sworn off hunting humans but are still not welcome on Indian land because vampires are not to be trusted. Realising Edward is vampire changes nothing for Bella, she knows that she still loves him even if he’s not human.
Edward and his whole family are vampires. Edward himself was made a vampire when he was seventeen years-old, although that was at the end of World War I. For Edward his love for Bella is both a delight and a torment. A delight because she is the first person he has loved since he was made a vampire. A torment because although he has sworn off human blood and only hunts animals the craving for human blood never truly leaves him and the very scent of her also stirs his hunger for blood….
The Review
Twilight is the story of Edward and Bella’s romance. Forget any vampire romance you have read before, Twilight is so unique it is almost like it’s in its own genre. The book is marketed at Young Adult readers but it has the ability to cross age barriers and will satisfy both teenagers and adults alike.
The story is told in first person from the perspective of Bella, so the reader only ever know what she knows, making Edward and his family a mystery that is slowly unravelled through out the book. Even by the end of the book I was still thirsting for more of the Cullen family back story - hopefully their characters might be developed further in future books. Bella herself is a well written and realistic character, shy and lacking in confidence, her sarcastic inner voice narrates the story for the reader.
Twilight is simply and yet beautifully written. The descriptions of Forks leave you feeling like you can almost smell the damp air and hear the rain falling on the roof.
The romance between Edward and Bella is both touching and compelling. There is a melancholic feel to their impossible love, yet at the same time they both are unwilling to give up hope that their relationship is not doomed. The book reaches a fever pitch of excitement as the romance between Bella and Edward turns into a frantic race to stay alive.
I have heard Twilight described as “a vampire story for people who don’t like vampire stories” and I think I would agree with that. This book really has something for everyone. Young adult readers, vampire fans or romance readers will all find Twilight to be an appealing story.
For a Young Adult novel the book is quite long but don’t let that put you off reading it because each page is to be savoured. Believe me, this is one book that you won’t want to end.
It is good.
Although I know quite a lot of people who love the books that think the writing isnt that good but they got addicted to the story
Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 21:35
this site ive found is really good, bit wierd but really good
lol it is kinda werid
So have you not read the books? Or at least the first one?
Bad Wolf
23-08-2008, 21:40
just the first one, going to read the others when i get chance to get in to town and buy them
Ive only read Twilight and New moon.
Thing is I have Breaking Dawn, the one thats just come out, and not Eclipse, so I need to get that soon :D
di marco
23-08-2008, 22:16
Synopsis
When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she finds that her new classmates are drawn to this pale, dark-haired new girl in town. But not, it seems, the Cullen family. These five adopted brothers and sisters obviously prefer their own company and will make no exception for Bella. Bella is convinced that Edward Cullen in particular hates her, but she feels a strange attraction to him, although his hostility makes her feel almost physically ill. He seems determined to push her away ? until, that is, he saves her life from an out of control car. Bella will soon discover that there is a very good reason for Edward's coldness. He, and his family, are vampires ? and he knows how dangerous it is for others to get too close.
from amazon
from some site devoted to vampire books - bit strange but accurate!
Twilight
Stephenie Meyer
Published 2005 434 Pages
Synopsis
When seventeen year-old Bella Swan leaves sunny Arizona to live with her father in the small and gloomy Pacific North-West town of Forks she doesn’t expect to like it. After all she has made excuses not to go there enough times over the past few years. If living in Forks, with its constant mist and rain, wasn’t bad enough she will have to make a whole new set of friends and settle into a new school.
Bella soon makes some new friends at school but when she sees a boy called Edward Cullen sitting with his brothers and sisters in the cafeteria she is instantly intrigued. Edward is stunningly attractive, almost inhumanly beautiful, and yet he is an outsider too. Although Edward and his family have lived in Forks for two years they have never really been accepted by the townsfolk.
At first Edward is aloof, sometimes it almost seems like he can’t stand to be in the same room as her, but eventually they strike up an unlikely friendship. Even as Bella falls hopelessly and irrevocably in love with Edward, she still can’t work out exactly what makes him so different to everyone else.
On a trip to the beach, Bella is told of the local legend about the “cold ones”, a group of blood drinkers who have sworn off hunting humans but are still not welcome on Indian land because vampires are not to be trusted. Realising Edward is vampire changes nothing for Bella, she knows that she still loves him even if he’s not human.
Edward and his whole family are vampires. Edward himself was made a vampire when he was seventeen years-old, although that was at the end of World War I. For Edward his love for Bella is both a delight and a torment. A delight because she is the first person he has loved since he was made a vampire. A torment because although he has sworn off human blood and only hunts animals the craving for human blood never truly leaves him and the very scent of her also stirs his hunger for blood….
The Review
Twilight is the story of Edward and Bella’s romance. Forget any vampire romance you have read before, Twilight is so unique it is almost like it’s in its own genre. The book is marketed at Young Adult readers but it has the ability to cross age barriers and will satisfy both teenagers and adults alike.
The story is told in first person from the perspective of Bella, so the reader only ever know what she knows, making Edward and his family a mystery that is slowly unravelled through out the book. Even by the end of the book I was still thirsting for more of the Cullen family back story - hopefully their characters might be developed further in future books. Bella herself is a well written and realistic character, shy and lacking in confidence, her sarcastic inner voice narrates the story for the reader.
Twilight is simply and yet beautifully written. The descriptions of Forks leave you feeling like you can almost smell the damp air and hear the rain falling on the roof.
The romance between Edward and Bella is both touching and compelling. There is a melancholic feel to their impossible love, yet at the same time they both are unwilling to give up hope that their relationship is not doomed. The book reaches a fever pitch of excitement as the romance between Bella and Edward turns into a frantic race to stay alive.
I have heard Twilight described as “a vampire story for people who don’t like vampire stories” and I think I would agree with that. This book really has something for everyone. Young adult readers, vampire fans or romance readers will all find Twilight to be an appealing story.
For a Young Adult novel the book is quite long but don’t let that put you off reading it because each page is to be savoured. Believe me, this is one book that you won’t want to end.
thanks for the synopsis :) i think i might have heard of the book now ive read that, im definitely going to buy it and see what its like, sounds good anyway
annette_tr9
28-08-2008, 13:30
that looks really good!!! i am going to order the book to read now! thanks for the tip!
Hows everyone getting on with the books? :D I got eclipse and read it and Im half way through Breaking Dawn, reading that makes me more excited for the film eventhough I will have to wait ages for that film as we have the other three first! :)
Bad Wolf
11-10-2008, 16:53
read them all, loved them, cried my little eyes out at the last book
I love the last book, I cant put it down, I'll have finished soon, I keep having to put it down when I need to do work
Im up to the part where
Edward and Bella have just been in their cottage, Im so shocked that Jacob has imprinted on Renessme!
Bad Wolf
11-10-2008, 17:09
I love the last book, I cant put it down, I'll have finished soon, I keep having to put it down when I need to do work
Im up to the part where
Edward and Bella have just been in their cottage, Im so shocked that Jacob has imprinted on Renessme!
i know!!!!! it kinda makes sense, bella needed him when she was pregnant- it was nessie who needed him!! the funniest bit was when bella goes ape about the nickname- YOU CALLED AFTER THE LOCKNESS MONSTER!!
I love the last book, I cant put it down, I'll have finished soon, I keep having to put it down when I need to do work
Im up to the part where
Edward and Bella have just been in their cottage, Im so shocked that Jacob has imprinted on Renessme!
i know!!!!! it kinda makes sense, bella needed him when she was pregnant- it was nessie who needed him!! the funniest bit was when bella goes ape about the nickname- YOU CALLED AFTER THE LOCKNESS MONSTER!!
:lol: yeah I know, it a way I dont want it to be true though
Bad Wolf
11-10-2008, 17:13
it all works out - you'll like the ending
Ok :D I will take your word for it
I really want to read more but at the same time, take by time so it lasts longer :p
Bad Wolf
11-10-2008, 17:21
i havent found another book that im that obsessed with, ive started reading how to loose friends and alienate people by toby young
my latest obsession is heroes - and sylar
Thats the thing I dont want by obsession to end and I lost track of heroes ages ago
annette_tr9
13-10-2008, 11:02
i have just finished twilight and loved it. i have to wait for ages now to read the next ones because i have asked someone to get them for me for xmas!!
i havent found another book that im that obsessed with, ive started reading how to loose friends and alienate people by toby young
my latest obsession is heroes - and sylar
Can I ask please what you thing of How to lose friends and alienate people? I am toying with the idea of reading that myself. :)
I have a 100 pages to go in Breakin dawn, its going to be sad :( It really is like harry potter all over again
Ive finished breaking dawn :crying: aww it was so sad
Bad Wolf
18-10-2008, 15:22
did u like it? or are u sad because its all over now?
yeah I really liked it, its just sad now its over when it all came together at the end :p
Nessie!
Bad Wolf
18-10-2008, 15:29
nessie is ace!!!!
I know :p I just wnated to see more about her well when she gets older, so how old will she grow to look like, I couldnt figure it out
tammyy2j
12-11-2008, 12:23
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1099212/
Released UK/Ireland December 2008
Trailer
YouTube - NEW TWILIGHT TRAILER
Expected to be one of the biggest movies of the year
annette_tr9
12-11-2008, 13:55
good job cedric diggory died in book 4 of harry potter so he could star in this..........!!
I love trailers, I can post lots of behind the scenes stuff if you want me too? :p
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