Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3) by Stephenie Meyer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)
Book Review: They're Back and It's Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
It was so good to have all the characters back in this book.
It was nice to see the angst between Edward and Jacob develop into something a little less hostile for a while. It may not have been forever, but at least for a little while, they got along, kind of.
Bella's intuition seemed to work a little better in this book, which was good because her own brand of ditziness can get a little grating. It's nice when she catches on a little quicker, so that people won't be sitting there wondering why it's taking her so long to figure out what the reader figured out fifteen pages ago.
Book Review: Twilight saga part 3...
Summary: 4 Stars
Loved it, couldn't put it down. Stephanie Meyer has done a great job with the continuation of The Twilight saga. First heard of series from cover story in Entertainment Weekly. Thought I'd give it a shot & so glad I did.Book Review: So Far, It's the Best One ...
Summary: 4 Stars
I was really hoping that this book would be better than "New Moon" and it was. Thankfully. My family could hear the sigh of relief when I finally turned the last page. I was pretty worried because if it was anything like "New Moon," I was going to give up on the entire series. "Twilight" was enjoyable and light; "New Moon" had me ranting and raving because of Bella's black despair over losing Edward; "Eclipse" is by far the best book.
It reads well and it has more history in it, which I love. I found the history of the Werewolves much more interesting as well as hearing more about the Cullens' history (especially Jasper's). It has more action scenes in this, though I do agree with some of the reviewers that there were a lot more overworrying and planning involved before the fight scene. It was predictable but still intense. (I really like how they described how the newborn vampires are still in the throes of their human bodies and how they desperately need blood.)
And, this book has my favorite hero, Jacob. He really is lovable and more human than glacial Edwards, who is so well-mannered and yet controlling ... there's something about Jacob that makes me wish that Bella would go for him instead. He has a cocky grin, great body, still human, very loving of Bella even when he was driving her up the wall ... and who wouldn't go for one of the "good" monsters, especially when they're in canine forms (unlike the normal stereotypes of werewolves)?
However, this book is still far from perfect. I am unable to understand the depth of Bella's self-hatred regarding the fact that she has two monsters in love with her and would give up their lives for her. Maybe I need to be a teenager again to understand this. Secondly, what makes her so special? I can see why Alice is special because of her talents; or Esme, who is a warm and loving "mother" to her "children." But what makes Bella so special? Maybe the fourth book in the series will explain that to me. I have to be honest. Bella is never going to be one of my favorite characters. She comes across whiney and spoiled, self-centered and cruel. She is so ungrateful to Edward and whines so much when Alice gives her a graduation party and doesn't want to get married and all that. She is surly (if that is sarcasm, well, it's not working very well) and it's annoying. And what is that about not wanting to get married? It's so weird. One would think that after being separated from Edward for six months or so, she would be over the moon to be hitched with him. (Then again, if she's strongly against marriage, then she shouldn't marry him ...)
However, there is a plus side to Bella this time. She is starting to question what it would be like to be a vampire. She is starting to realize that maybe being human isn't all that bad. Just maybe she'll come to her senses and realize that she can't have everything.
This is by far the best book in the series and it has kept me turning the pages until the last page was turned. I will have to admit though that this is not a book to read before bedtime because I ended up dreaming about Edward, Jacob and Bella the whole night through. I am not one of those persons who can just go to sleep without being affected by the book she is currently reading (unless it's a really light and fluffy book). So whenever I get a chance to read "Breaking Dawn," I can count on sleepless nights till I finish the book. It's pretty rare when a book or even a series get me this interested.
9/13/08
Book Review: More of the same...unfortunately.
Summary: 2 Stars
I was given the first book by a workmate who has been raving about the series. After reading Twilight I had to ask her. "It's an interesting plot - but is this supposed to be a romance novel?" She laughed and said she didn't think so - but I should wait until I read the rest of the books!.
Unfortunately, after reading New Moon I still felt the same way. Pages upon pages of the same over used descriptions of Edward. I found that the only thing that kept me flipping the pages was my hope that Bella would become a vampire. I skipped entire paragraphs of needless romance novel garbage to get to something of actual substance.
Even more unfortunate is that Eclipse has been ... more of the same. Endless ranting of how gorgeous Edward is. Edwards eternal love for Bella, which is a mystery to me at least due to her very weak character development. I almost think SM purposely makes Bella a bore to hear about to further accentuate how rediculous Edwards attraction to her is...except for the fact that she 'smells good.'
Anyway - this book is alright if you plan on reading the rest in the series - just don't expect to be blown away by anything you haven't heard already. My only request to SM would be to GET ON WITH IT! This series has great potential without using the same old rehashed love song. More creativity - less repetitivness.
Book Review: Good writing
Summary: 5 Stars
My granddaughter (18) asked for these books for her birthday. I love books, too, so have no problem with giving her books. It used to be a problem getting her to read, but Harry Potter changed that. Now, she always has a book handy for any spare moments of reading.
She claims the Twilight series are the best books ever written.
My advice: Give your kid books that they want to read or that address something they like. Once they start reading, they won't stop.