The English major in me cackled with glee when I read this article on why the Twilight novels are such trash. Their clever critique of not-so-clever writing has me feeling…giddy.
Satire. It’s like a drug.
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http://community.sparknotes.com/index.php/2009/05/06/the-twilight-experience/
That site is awesome. Vampire trucks!
Also, Jesse has “fond” memories of listening to co-workers at Nordstroms complain about how long the Twilight books were, which is why they didn’t read them….wtf. I finished the first one in a 3 hr. plane ride.
I was hugely anti-Twilight for a very long time, but Justin’s mom and sister LOVED them and kept bugging me to read them. They even bought me a set (knowing my position on them, haha) so I finally caved and read them. And my opinion has changed some… I think that the story is interesting, but the writing is TERRIBLE. PAINFUL. The dialogue literally made me laugh out loud in parts. But again, I think the plot had potential in the hands of another writer.
P.S. Justin’s mom bought me a Twilight blanket that is entirely made up of Edward’s face. Like 6 ft x 6ft! It’s buried in our closet. That was my birthday present last year. And I’m still confused – 25, married, mother of 2 – what part of those stats makes you think a Rob Pattinson blanket is an appropriate gift?! hahahahaha
Beth, that blanket description made me laugh out loud. Hysterical. Inappropriate, perhaps, but not as bad as if Justin decided to use it!
Also, totally agree that the plot has promise. There’s a reason I finished the book, after all!
For your viewing and laughing pleasure – the exact blanket:
http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Moon-Edward-Cullen-Blanket/dp/B002UWG6ZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308702819&sr=8-1
And please note the very dramatic quote. 🙂
I will admit that it’s nice and soft (not that I use it) hahaha
And it totally creeps Justin out!