I read this book nearly nonstop through 498 pages and finished in a day and a half. I enjoyed every moment of it. Let me tell you first that this is not a great piece of literature. Meyer was repetitive with her description so much that I fear the next books will wane on my nerves and not be nearly as enjoyable, I do hope she comes up with something better than "stone cold skin." The plot was not clever nor brilliant but it did stay edgy and surprising. The characters are enchanting...but, something is lacking there. There just wasn't much character development. I would have enjoyed to delve more into the darkness, sadness and aloofness of Edward before he became so lighthearted with his love for Bella, it would have given me more joy to see the transformation more clearly. The book was written in first person, which is easier to do for a new writer, but this is where we were hindered at really seeing that development in Edward, or any of the other characters...if they changed at all which I'm not sure of. Regardless, I give the book four stars. What woman doesn't love to read about such a fairytale perfect, strong, protective, radiant, intelligent, and self-restrained man. It's simplicity makes it a fast and enjoyable read. It's sexual tension is just sizzling. This book is hot, hot enough to fade away it's imperfections and keep you stalking along with vampires, thirstily lapping up every drop of blood.
J.L.Wills
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