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A review by robotnik
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Two books in one night; I am on a roll here.
New Moon is the second book in the Twilight Saga, and I feel about it the same way I feel about the first. It's a hella entertaining story, though it's incredibly burdened by a series of glaring flaws (though those /are/ partially what keeps it so entertaining to read). I could probably never tell anyone that New Moon is an amazing book, but I still enjoy it, which is why I have to place in firmly with two stars - mostly for the entertainment value it gives me (even if some of it is of the laughable kind).
The best part of this book is the lack of Edward. Wait, no, I mean the Volturi. The Volturi are simply the best characters in the entire series, and this is the first time we get to see them (and thankfully not the last). Aro is Twilight's resident King of Ham(tm) and, boy, does he shine brightly in the one scene we do get to see him in.
The worst part was Edward came back. Wait, no, I mean not getting to see the rest of the Cullens for an extended period of time because Emmett and Jasper are my favorites, and having to put up with not having them for so long in the story.
Special award goes to Charlie for having to deal with Bella. The poor man suffers so much because his daughter is a royal entitled pain in the ass. Someone give poor Charlie a hug.
And, on our way out, we bid a fond farewell to Jacob's personality before his character assassination in Eclipse. Sayonara, buddy. It was fun knowing you.
New Moon is the second book in the Twilight Saga, and I feel about it the same way I feel about the first. It's a hella entertaining story, though it's incredibly burdened by a series of glaring flaws (though those /are/ partially what keeps it so entertaining to read). I could probably never tell anyone that New Moon is an amazing book, but I still enjoy it, which is why I have to place in firmly with two stars - mostly for the entertainment value it gives me (even if some of it is of the laughable kind).
The best part of this book is the lack of Edward. Wait, no, I mean the Volturi. The Volturi are simply the best characters in the entire series, and this is the first time we get to see them (and thankfully not the last). Aro is Twilight's resident King of Ham(tm) and, boy, does he shine brightly in the one scene we do get to see him in.
The worst part was Edward came back. Wait, no, I mean not getting to see the rest of the Cullens for an extended period of time because Emmett and Jasper are my favorites, and having to put up with not having them for so long in the story.
Special award goes to Charlie for having to deal with Bella. The poor man suffers so much because his daughter is a royal entitled pain in the ass. Someone give poor Charlie a hug.
And, on our way out, we bid a fond farewell to Jacob's personality before his character assassination in Eclipse. Sayonara, buddy. It was fun knowing you.