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The Twilight addiction continues...
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. :(
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. :(