Second off on the Twilight debate I would say that it is overrated. I like to read in the sci-fi genre, and adding in a good love story adds to it. In fact I am a fan of the vampire genre.

I really feel that the book was slow and not an accomplishment for the genre. In fact the forbidden love idea and spurts of action at the end really fragment it. It seems to be indecisive as to where it really wants to go. The 2nd book was ok and I have yet to touch the third book.

I jumped series and am now reading the Mercy Thompson Series by Patrica Briggs. Much more fast paced and able to blend worlds much better, while featuring the fantasy aspect as well.

Overall The twilight series seems to miss out on the magic of Harry Potter, His Dark Materials among others. The cross between love story and fantasy novel never get together and form a happy union.

Thirdly can’t wait till you get back out on tour, the show is spectacular.

Second, I love Eric Hutchinson! He’s awesome!

Third, I was invited to go party with the cast of twilight. I haven’t read the books or seen the movies so I thought that might be a little odd. Anyways, my friend Brittnee is going & she intends to make out with Edward Cullen… I don’t know his real name. Ha but ill let you know how it goes. That’s basicially my only interest in the whole thing! Glad to know I’m not the only one who thinks its ridiculous!

Hannah

I haven’t read a word of Twilight or seen the movie and at this point I refuse to give in to the hype. I’ve never really liked vampire stuff anyway. That said, I watched one episode of True Blood on HBO and was HOOKED. I completely become obsessed with it and bought the entire collection of Sookie Stackhouse novels that the series is based upon. I haven’t read any yet, but I am excited to do so.

I only tell you this because I’ve been told that True Blood is Twilight for grown ups with it’s sex, drugs and rock & roll. And it’s set in Louisiana! Which might make you crazy if you’re from there, but I love it and it reminds me of all my Louisiana buddies.

I totally agree that the book (on #3 now) is much, much better than the movie. I wasn’t really impressed at all with the movie.

I also agree with you that Bella is boring ordinary. I also find much of the characters not typical teenagers such as her friends, however the movie does make them a bit more interesting.

However, I think that the reason Bella doesn’t have a strong personality, which is typically not indicative of the protagonist, is to remind the reader that Bella isn’t “ordinary” and perhaps that by the end of the series she will no longer be the protagonist but rather the antagonist in a sense.

Which brings me to your interesting observation of Bella not eating. My thoughts on that is maybe she is uncomfortable eating because she knows Edward doesn’t eat. Ooooo ooooo….maybe she’s practicing not eating for when she may be a vampire herself…lol. Great observation; I didn’t “pick” that up!

I would love to hear what you think as well Annie as well as everyone else’s opinions. And wow…I feel like I’m back in English class.