I took one.... this past week. I couldn't help myself.
I was drawn into the Twilight world.
Yup, that's right. I got sucked into the world of vampires and wolves. I can't believe it myself. I had no intention of reading the series, at all. One of Keith's co workers asked if I would like to read the books, knowing that I love to read. I said, no thanks. She sent the first book, Twilight, home with Keith anyway... just in case I changed my mind. And, I did.
I finished my book from the library and was in a reading frenzy. I get in those every once in awhile. I don't want to watch tv or be online, I just want to read. So, I had to feed the frenzy. I picked up Twilight.
That was all it took. I couldn't put it down. I read the first book in about a day and a half. These are long books too! I knew I needed to read the second book. I had to find out what happened to the characters. Over the next 5 days, I read the entire series. LOVED IT. During Chloe's naps, I read. After I put her to sleep for the night, I read. While I made dinner, I read. In the bathroom, I read. For almost an entire week, I had my nose in a book, every spare second that I had.
I was shocked at how good the books are. I don't ever read that type of book. I usually stick to Christian fiction for my leisurely reading. So, imagine my surprise when I joined the thousands of teenage girls, engaged in this vampire-human love story.
My only regret.... I have no more books in the series to look forward too. I wish I wouldn't have read them so quickly.
We rented the movie last night. Watched it. It was alright. Doesn't come close to touching the books. Waaaaay too much detail is left out. I recommend the books instead.
Have you read the series? What did you think?
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Oh, Corie. We're too much alike! =)
I read them and loved them. I did. The movie stunk.
I'm having such a hard time with the books though. I plan to blog about my "issue" this week. I don't like that they're driven toward teenagers, I guess. I feel like it gives teen girls such an unrealistic idea of what relationships are about. You know?
Don't get me wrong, I thought they were fun and I read through them quickly.
Glad you liked them too.
YIPPEE...ANOTHER TWILIGHT-OBSESSED FAN!!! hehehe....
You know...I actually saw the movie when it first came out before I even read any of the books. I just wasn't aware of the series. Immediately after seeing the movie, I decided to get the books.
I, like you, finished them in record time. I was so despondent after finishing...I WANTED MORE! hahaha...I actually posted about that...you should read it..lol.
I am definitely going to re-read New Moon before the movie comes out in November....
Have a great day!
-Summer
Sarah, I completely understand what you are saying.... I totally agree that they give an unrealistic expectation of relationships. I have a hard time with that too. Shoot, I have a hard time with it and I am 30 and I know that is not how relationships are.... I can't imagine what it could do to a teenager.
I still really liked the books.
I had sworn off and refused to read them. I am not a paranormal type of person at all. I finally got tired of defending myself and decided to see what all the hoopla was about. I read all 4 books in 4 days. I LOVE LOVE LOVED them. I think I am in love with Edward. The movie was blah.
You can actually go and read online the first part of a book she wrote from the Twilight Series from Edwards perspective.
How wonderful for you that you get to see a Hindi Wedding this summer! What a treat! Thanks for stopping in at Babasfarmlife and commenting! I love your comments!
Oh...you had also asked me about knitting....
I actually picked it up quite easily...only took me about 5 minutes...haha...It's really simple once you know the basics. There is an adorable little knitting shop a block from my house and I took some lessons up there with my momma. You should DEFINITELY do it!
And, I know what you mean about never watching commercials....I really don't either (thank you DVR!), but every once in a while if I'm watching the news or something, I can't help it... :)
Have a wonderful and wacky Wednesday!
-Summer
LOVE the series, one of my faves for sure!!!Yeah didn't think the movie came close to what the book captures!!
Happy to have you on the Twilight train :) LOL
i just figured out what twilight was!! i can't decide if i should let myself get sucked in or not :)
LOVED the books!! LOVED, LOVED, LOVED them!!! Read them last summer and I couldn't put them down and went into withdrawal when I was finished them. I've seen the movie (and I own it) and even though it doesn't compare to the books I still like it a lot.
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