cassiemmw's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
charlieleanor's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
anishaaa's review against another edition
did not finish @ 40-ish percent
I understand the hate from ten (?) years ago now - the stalking is creepy, the power dynamic is creepy, and Meyer seems to plop in SAT words every so often to make Edward sound intelligent (Does anyone else remember the SAT words Twilight study guide? I still can't believe that existed). Edward even comments on the fact that Bella should be creeped out by his behavior, and ?????????? nothing comes of it.
If a romantic partner says they're bad for you, LISTEN to them and leave.
Also, I love the additional insight into the Cullen family relationships (new appreciation for Carlisle, give him a solo book!), except for the Rosalie/Esme slander. You'd expect that a woman would be able to write 3-dimensional female characters w/o resorting to tropes.
This book also has no business being this long
I understand the hate from ten (?) years ago now - the stalking is creepy, the power dynamic is creepy, and Meyer seems to plop in SAT words every so often to make Edward sound intelligent (Does anyone else remember the SAT words Twilight study guide? I still can't believe that existed). Edward even comments on the fact that Bella should be creeped out by his behavior, and ?????????? nothing comes of it.
If a romantic partner says they're bad for you, LISTEN to them and leave.
Also, I love the additional insight into the Cullen family relationships (new appreciation for Carlisle, give him a solo book!), except for the Rosalie/Esme slander. You'd expect that a woman would be able to write 3-dimensional female characters w/o resorting to tropes.
This book also has no business being this long
iheartkili's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
apoorva_arpi's review against another edition
4.0
This book is all I expected and then some more. It is fascinating to read this story I knew so well from Edward's perspective. It took me back to when I read the series for the first time.
Jasper and Emmet have a much more defined character in this book and I like it so much. It was also interesting to see how the Cullens used their gifts to their advantage besides the obvious ways we see in the previous books.
One thing to keep in mind before starting this book is - most of us were a lot younger when we read the other books in the series and related to the characters better. It won't exactly feel the same reading this book and might feel slightly unrelatable.
The emotions are raw throughout the book. Every emotion has been put into words and there are a lot of them. This book is an internal monologue.
Jasper and Emmet have a much more defined character in this book and I like it so much. It was also interesting to see how the Cullens used their gifts to their advantage besides the obvious ways we see in the previous books.
One thing to keep in mind before starting this book is - most of us were a lot younger when we read the other books in the series and related to the characters better. It won't exactly feel the same reading this book and might feel slightly unrelatable.
The emotions are raw throughout the book. Every emotion has been put into words and there are a lot of them. This book is an internal monologue.
alexistrionfo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ceruleantrash's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of rambling, was slow moving but nice to read it through edward’s perspective.
rebyz92's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could say I have no words but I actually have quite a few of them.
Only as I'm turning 28 years old as we speak, those words will remain lodged in my brain and not make it to my fingers to be typed for the world to see.
Thank you Stephanie for this.
Only as I'm turning 28 years old as we speak, those words will remain lodged in my brain and not make it to my fingers to be typed for the world to see.
Thank you Stephanie for this.