The Twilight addiction continues...

[kaaatie]

So, I'm still completely addicted to the Twilight Series (it's like I'm channelling a 15 year old girl or something!!)

I've now finished Twilight, New Moon and Midnight Sun, and I've read almost half of Eclipse.

I can't really explain the attraction --- in theory, it doesn't have much going for it. The writing isn't amazing, the story isn't particularly unique, and I'm usually incredibly frustrated by teenage angst and drama. But yet, I can't put them down! It's just... addictive! A strange, undeniable, irresistible addiction.

It's that perfect kind of mindless drivel. The books that I usually read require a lot of concentration, and since I read so much at work, when I get home, the last thing that I usually want to do is read something else that will require me to think. With Twilight, my mind can relax, and I can become completely engrossed in the book and forget about everything else. Like a drug!

I really really hope that Stephanie Meyer eventually finishes Midnight Sun. I adored reading from Edward's perspective. And after she finishes writing that, she should write the others from his perspective too! Does anyone know if she's planning to do that? I got the impression from her site that she is... that'd be fantastic! His mind is so much more fascinating than hers, and it's great to get more of an insight into some of the other characters with the thoughts that they have. Plus, he's quite funny.

I have still managed to resist watching the movie. I did download a CAM version of it (and I've watched a couple of short scenes), but my friends have told me that I have to wait, and we're going to see it in the cinema on the 13th (it isn't released in Australia till the 11th, and the first couple of days will have too many excited teenagers for my liking!). Yes, most of the reviews have been pretty bad, but Robert Pattinson is hot, and I'm still looking forward to seeing the movie (but I'm keeping my expectations low). So yes, channelling a 15 year old girl is fun!

Now I have to drag myself away from the book for long enough to make some dinner. :(

Comments

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

I can't really explain the attraction --- It's that perfect kind of mindless drivel.

There you go, you did explain it - plus of course the sparkly dazzling vampires =)

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Yep, you can't forget those sparkly dazzling vampires!! :)

PS I love that icon - I presume that's Edward's smile.

[melandune.livejournal.com]

I can't really explain the attraction... It's just... addictive! It's that perfect kind of mindless drivel.

I've heared it can be likened to reading crack!fics or badfic.

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Exactly!

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it is a lot like crack!fic. And I have a real soft spot for crack!fic, so I guess that explains it!!

[sg1padawan.livejournal.com]

Yays! Another person who can't understand the attraction but loves them all the same! :D

So, do I get to ask the all-important question now...? That is, shipping preference? ;p

Yes, most of the reviews have been pretty bad, but Robert Pattinson is hot, and I'm still looking forward to seeing the movie (but I'm keeping my expectations low)

If it helps any, Twilight is my favourite book and I was excited with every trailer and clip released. I actually went in expecting quite a bit... and was not disappointed! Robert is Edward for me. I came into the series after he'd already been cast so I've always imagined him in my head but... eeeeeeeee! He is definitely Edward. :)

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

For me, it's still all about Bella/Edward! I do like Jacob, but don't see their relationship as anything other than a friendship.

Yay! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I've watched a couple of the previews, and it does look pretty good! However, I'm usually disappointed when a book is made into a movie, because they have to leave so much out. I figure that if I keep low expectations, then I should enjoy it!

[sg1padawan.livejournal.com]

For me, it's still all about Bella/Edward!

HUZZAH! Fiiiiinally, another person on my f-list who gets the whole E/B thing. For a while there I felt like I was being inundated with J/B fans. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but like shippy minds and all that... ;)

[eskimoh.livejournal.com]

just looked on rottentomatoes.com and it's currently on 44%... so 44 of 100 critics didn't like it... but i'm thinking given the general concept of the movie as a whole, that it may be one of those ones that critics don't get but i adore... well at least i hope so... either way i get a couple of hours of vampire hotness, so load me up with a sugary drink and i'll be good to go! :)

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Hey!! Fancy seeing you here! :)

Yeah, I saw that too. That worries me a little because that rating is very similar to the rating given to St Trinians --- Mel and I saw that on dvd the other week, and it was shockingly bad! But I still have hope that Twilight will be entertaining (I have a feeling that it might be so bad it's good!)... and Robert Pattinson is nice to look at, so we'll survive! :)

[luxuria-oceanus.livejournal.com]

Aaaah! You read Midnight Sun! X.X I've been resisting the urge to read that one since she said that the leaked version was unedited or somesuch, but now you've tempted me >.> Darn it.

Yup. That's Twilight for you. It gives you no reason to be that truly impressed, but deep down inside, it's not about being impressed, just deeply absorbed into the books until you forget you haven't eaten in 12 hours (only happened once).

Ooooh, when you watch the movie, keep your eye out for Carlisle :-) You think Robert as Edward is hot? Yeah *pets* One word for you hon: Carlisle.

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Oh yes! You must read Midnight Sun! I liked it more than Twilight. Unfortunately it isn't finished, and I was so disappointed when I got to the end of what she's written so far. I certainly hope she finishes it some day.

I did basically the same thing - I started reading one evening when I got home from work, and then next thing I knew it was 1am. Oops! I do love books that manage to suck you in so much!

[onecheekyhobbit.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm like you. I loved reading the books because they were fun and simple. I am not singing the Twilight praises or defending it from those who have read and hated, but I do get upset with people who haven't read it and bash it.

I liked Edward's perspective a LOT more than Bella's. But yeah, I read each of them in a day, and that doesn't bother me. :)
K

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I can completely understand why some people might dislike it. However, it frustrates me when people bash something without at least giving it a chance --- that goes for any movie, tv show or book.

Yep, I enjoyed Midnight Sun more than Twilight. Her thoughts get a bit repetitive after a while, and his are so much more interesting in comparison (particularly since his point of view also has what other characters are thinking).

[beeej.livejournal.com]

*nods* I totally understand. It's all very cracktastic, isn't it?

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

*nods* Yep - cracktastic is a good way to describe it!

(I wonder if anyone has written the McShep Twilight AU, where John is the very hot vampire, and Rodney is Bella! I can actually see it working!)

[strange-magic.livejournal.com]

I think.. in my opinion at least, the attraction, for adult women at least, comes from that feeling of our first loves/crushes, that we had at that age. It's an innocent love without out the harshness of adult relationships. We as women relate to that and long for that kind of feeling or rush in our adult lives. I think SM captured that very well without making it complicated for the reader, which makes it simple and appealing.

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's a very good way to describe it. I think you're right.

[kool-kat80.livejournal.com]

after reading your posts on twilight i was actually tempted to buy the books when i saw them on display... but i have this overseas trip to save money for, and a rather large pile of books i'm still yet to read.

damn adult sensibility!

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

It's a good fun read, but saving for your trip is probably more important! (Though you can get them pretty cheap - I think I paid only $16 from big w for Twilight.)

[sleepyhedgehog.livejournal.com]

Hmm... I can explain the attraction of Twilight in one word: Edward :)

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Heehee, yep, good point! :)

[imogen-blue.livejournal.com]

i really emjoyed them all. they were like watching a hilary duff movie.
gentle. nothing confronting. nothing overtly bad. lots of fast paced interesting fun moments. i guess i'll read them again one day. like comfort food.

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Hee, yep, I agree. :)