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Twilight

From the back cover: 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 have not been so absorbed in a book in…..well I honestly don’t know that I ever have! The way Stephenie Meyer writes–it’s just not enough to say you’re in the book. Every gasp, every flutter of anticipation or fear, every increase in heart rate–I truly experienced them all with Bella.

I bought Twilight and started reading it late Friday night after work. I had to force myself to go to sleep. I woke up and immediately started reading again until the last possible moment I had before I had to get ready and leave for work. I was reading at red lights! I was 15 minutes late on my lunch break, reading in the car. I got home Saturday night and didn’t even eat. I devoured the book until it was done and I was desperate for more. In less than 9 hours time in and around work, I had finished it and couldn’t stand the wait I knew I was in for before I could get the next book. I even dreamed I was a part of it. I was just that taken over by it. I toyed with the idea of skipping work to go buy the next book, but talked myself into my short shift. Again, I rushed to the bookstore to buy the next two books and reserve the 4th. I ran upstairs and started in….I finished the second book that night. I can’t tell you how long it’s been since I finished a novel in a day. I didn’t eat until I absolutely had to.

I can’t describe for you the way the book pulls you in, but I can’t imagine anyone being able to resist the pull.

Of course they’re making it into a movie, set to come out in December, and I just don’t know how I feel. I can’t imagine them being able to duplicate the feelings of breathlessness the book inspires. I’m sure they’ll focus more on the action, and really, that was maybe 1/4 of the book.

I’m curious to see if their choice for Edward works out. I think he’s got a good shot. Of course, it’s going to be hard to live up to the image of Edward in my mind–strong, delicate, so very subtle but still aware that he could break you in half with just the wrong flick of his wrist.

I’m not thrilled with their choice for Bella. Her look is too distinct where Bella should look more fragile; the contrast of her bravery and determination against looking like she could crumble is something I don’t think the actress can achieve, but we’ll see.

I can absolutely tell you I’ll be re-reading Twilight. And probably soon. Very likely as soon as I finish the third book, which would likely be finished already had I not made plans with actual people…..

Just read it; you’ll thank me.