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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Topeka Bindery
Category: Book
List Price: $19.85
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Rating:  2994 reviews
Sales Rank: 689422
Media: Library Binding
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 498
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.7
ISBN: 1417755911
EAN: 9781417755912
ASIN: 1417755911
Publication Date: September 6, 2006
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Amazon.com Review
The book that started the phenomenon is now available in a deluxe collector's edition! Featuring a ribbon bookmark, cloth cover, ragged edges, new chapter opener designs, and a beautiful protective slipcase, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
Bella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Bella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Bella, the person Edward holds most dear.
Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.
Product Description
About three things I was absolutely positive:
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him–and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be–that thirsted for my blood.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
“I’D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT TO HOW I WOULD DIE– I’d had reason enough in the last few months –but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this. . . . Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of something else, someone I loved. Noble, even. That ought to count for something.”
When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.
What Bella doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back. . . .
Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight will have readers riveted right until the very last page is turned.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2989 more reviews...
 Oh, why not... December 5, 2008
Mary Fisher
I'll give it 4 stars. The book, after all, is written for high school kids! I bought the book due to movie hype. I do love reading first time authors, I find they are often an authors best books. I do plan to buy the next book, and have hopes that the author expands.
Bottom line, I thought Stephanie Meyer caught the angst of high school romance, as if she graduated last June. I was transported back (was it really 40 years!), and was impressed with her ability to stir the memory of high school crushes. (Of course, this may be a down side, as an 'elder' reader I know the reality of high school loves, but I was reminded that at the time...) I also, must admit, I love a good vampire story. I've yet to find a decent vampire since Anne Rices' Interview With The Vampire & Vampire Lestat books, and the movie Dracula with Gary Oldman. This series has potential. Maybe I should reread Interview, but I have hope that Meyer will join the others as a good vampire story.
 short & sweet December 5, 2008
Stephanie Mcnabb
Don't waste your time or money. This book and the following in the series is not worth the effort.
 IM SURE YOU'VE ALREADY HEARD ABOUT HOW FANTASTIC THIS BOOK IS, December 5, 2008
spencerrr ! (it always rains in, WA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
but i absolutely had write a review on this book either way.
im a 14 year old teenaged girl and i love this book with all my heart and soul. this book completely changed my perspective on how love should be, edward and bella's love is dangerous & intense. & throughout all the pages you feel as if your on edge, and you just HAVE to keep turning the pages and keep reading more of it. im not gonna go into every little detail of this book, cause im sure you've heard lots of talk about the movie and books already.
& dont get me wrong, this isnt just a love story meant for teenagers, i have some guy friends at school that have read the book or seen the movie, and they say they really enjoyed it. not only that but im now hearing aobut adult women, like even moms, who LOVE this book! there's a lot in this book that alot of people can connect to, and i would definitely recommend you to read this book, im sure it'll overwhelm you as well.
Very entertaining book December 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Twilight is a wonderful book about forbidden love between a vampire and a human. I loved the book and think it deservesmany positive reviews and comments. It is a great novel recommended for adolescents and adults. Go Twilight! =D
Don't read this if you have a brain. December 5, 2008
Katie Ridenour (Indiana, USA)
No, really. Don't read this if you have a brain. Else it'll hurt later. (That's what happened to me! Such a headache after reading this drivel.) These books are terrible. I'm not sure why they are being compared to Harry Potter or, y'know, any other book that has a real plot and characters who have some depth.
Bella is the biggest Mary-Sue I have ever seen. No fanfiction I have read compares to the horror of Bella Swan. She has absolutely no personality herself. She says she's shy but doesn't display the trait ever. She's snotty and gosh, just doesn't understand why five guys want her. After she hooks up with Edward, it's even worse because then her entire world revolves around him. Why on earth would teenage girls look up to this character? She's worthless. She has no goals, no personality, no depth and she's crazy.
Edward is practically perfect and irritatingly whiny. He's also obsessive and borderline stalker. It's seriously unhealthy. No relationship in the world--no real guy acts like that. Yes, I understand that he's a vampire but Meyer is raising some little girl's hope, only to brutally crush it with the real world.
It would be different if Edward's sickening dazzle-factor actually had some downsides but he doesn't. He's perfect and angsty and needy and annoying.
These books are all about physical beauty. Shallow vanity.
If you are contemplating reading these books please, do yourself a favor, and run the other way. They're kind of like watching a car accident. You look at it because it's horrible and you can't fathom why it's so popular.
Or if you can't resist, borrow them. Don't buy it and support it. Go find a good book.
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