Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

This book was recommended to me. I didn't want to read it until I saw the movie trailer. Now I can't put it down. I have stayed up late wanting to know what happens next. If you like a good love story with alot of surprises you will love this book. I love the banter between Edward and Bella.

It is very hard for me to criticize this book just for the simple fact that i can determine from this work that it was written for the author more so than the audience. As an audience I have sooooo many questions. I have a feeling though that the lack of depth in the characters is just Meyer's way of probably continue with the Saga. I am quite sure that we will see more books that describes more the individual characters.
When it comes to the love story between Bella and Edward, at first i thought it was strange that it developed sooo fast but then, no one questioned Romeo and Juliet's love story. Everyone seems to be raving Shakespeare's geniousness. I seriously dislike Shakespeare especially Romeo and Juliet but it is one story that is taught over and over again.
Twilight on the other hand has the supernatural edge to it. You can believe clearly that Edward's senses and emotions are heighten much more than the average human and Bella being shy and never having a niche can be swept away easily. I think Meyer did a good job in trying to demonstrate that she did struggle with her decision with Edward, especially when she acknowledge that she is in love with Jacob. This book is a great book, it is a great love story and i am incline to put it ahead of the Romeo and Juliet love story. I know who Bella is to a certain extent. although as a woman I identify mostly with Edward, I do know to a certain extent who Bella is and Meyer did a decent job with the story.
I know it is a mix review. I am hoping to see more from Meyer regarding this saga.

Being a generation X-er, I was enticed and enthralled by Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire. This is the best vampire book I've read since then. The movie probably won't do justice to Meyer's description of Edward and his effect on Bella. The book moves at a steady pace without dragging on, the characters are believable and the ending gets you ready for "New Moon". I like how Bella is fearless and fearful at the same time and Edward is enigmatic without being hokey. Can't wait for the movie!

I picked up Twilight when my daughter brought it home from the library. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about with the pro-Twilighters; it was just okay. I did not feel like I was reading a 'greatest love of all time' type of book.

I did grow weary of the number of times the author described how amazing Bella smelled to Edward, and how many times Edward's beauty was reiterated with cliched terms (Adonis being just one of many).

Although I understand that this is the first book in a series, I was quite underwhelmed with the anti-climactic ending.

I loved this book. It was the perfect fun easy intriguing book to read before bed. I had trouble putting it down. I agree with other reviewers that if what you want is a bloody Vampire book this is not your book. This is more about the inner struggle between good and evil, and of course about passion and love. My other favorite books are in the Harry Potter Series and East of Eden. Somehow there is a similiar thread. People keep saying this is a YA book. I am not so sure. I think I can identify with Bella and the way she feels about Edward only because I have 35 years and numerous relationships to look back on. I'll also say I am overly educated and I don't feel this book is "beneath me"-it might just appeal more to a certain personality whatever the age and education.