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Confession
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September 24th, 2008UncategorizedThis is something I never thought that I would have a problem with, let alone become addicted to. It all started with peer pressure. I thought I was old enought for it not to have an effect on me, but it was just everywhere. I couldn’t seem to escape hearing about it and how I should try it.
So, with great reluctance I started reading….and before I knew it I was hooked. Twilight has taken its hold and I can’t get enough.
On our trip, I read the first book in a couple of days, then I read New Moon (borrowed from my mother-in-law) and since I didn’t have Eclipse, I reread the best parts again on our drive to the airport for Miami. Then came the need to read all the outtakes, and the partial draft of Midnight Sun on Stephenie’s website. I knew that if I got Eclipse I would be useless on our trip, so I resisted. But, after a few days I bargained with Mark that he could get the video game he wanted if I could get the book. So, I did and read as much as I could–at night, when the baby was asleep….yeah. There was no real child neglect going on. I promise. Though, it was helpful that there were two of us. On the plane ride home my angel child slept for a few hours so I could nearly finish.
We got home Friday, and I had Breaking Dawn by noon on Saturday and finished it late Sunday night.
Mark kind of thought I was a freak. And, really, so did I. It’s not something I can explain. I don’t think the writing is exceptionally good. I’ve read too many classics in my day to think that, but it’s something about them that make the characters seem real. And I really care about them. And, I just can’t get it out of my head. That’s never happened before. Like I said, I’m a reader. I read all sorts of things. But, this is the first book, or series, that has actually made me think about it for days, going over the plot points and lines and everything. By now, I’ve read them twice (not word for word, but most of it).
So, now I look forward to MTV’s Twilight Tuesdays. And can hardly wait for November 21. But, I have realized that I’m not nearly as far gone as some Twilight fans….you won’t be catching me creating a fansite, or wearing the clothes or following movie cast members around either.
I would like to apologize to for my previously skeptical attitude. I know I made some sarcastic comments and wasn’t very nice, but all I can say is: I didn’t know. I didn’t understand. Now I do.
Whew, I feel better now that it’s out in the open.
7 responses to “Confession” 
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Yeah you are a freak too. I do not like how it ended…. if I knew you were reading it, I would have given you my books. I have The Host and I’ve been avoiding it since I’m mad at that series.
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Oh. No. Not you too. What is this world coming too?? I will NEVER give in!!
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HA HA HA. Oh, welcome to the world of Twilight. I also refused to read them for a long time, and my cousin (other side of the family) called me almost every week to tell me to read them. I finally gave in … and I am so beyond hooked. I have read all of them countless times. I read Midnight Sun twice and cried (just a little) when I realized it’s “oh hold indefinitely” (I am hoping she decides to finish it, in a while, when all the hub-bub has died down). I agree, she doesn’t write with a flawless style … but it’s something about her writing that is soooo addicting … and the characters are soooo real. I cried when Edward left in New Moon (then cried again when he came back). I cried at the end of Breaking Dawn – the stories totally suck you right in. I know exactly how you feel. People that haven’t read the books because they are “trendy” or whatever are really missing out.
Ok, as you can tell, I am Twilight obsessed. You should come check out our book club blog – http://booksrockoursocks.blogspot.com/. Check out anything with the label of “Breaking Dawn” to see what the rest of us thought about the books. I’m glad there’s another fan out there
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Oh and p.s. I LOVED the end of Breaking Dawn. LOVED it. I thought it was perfect, perfect, perfect. For more on why I think that, you’ll have to check out the book club blog. But I would be interested in knowing what you thought of Breaking Dawn – particularly the ending. Some didn’t like it, which baffles me.
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Kirsten – I can completely relate to your post. Mark sent me the link because he knows I’ve fallen under the spell of these books too from listening to me tell Missy about them. Like a guilty pleasure you’re compelled to read (and reread) them and yet you feel slightly embarrassed at the same time. I am not a fast reader because I read for comprehension and detail. Despite that I plowed through these books quickly. I had the first three read in just over a week. One night I looked up at the clock and realized it was 3:30 am and if I didn’t put it down, I wouldn’t sleep at all. Out of town company was the only thing that slowed down my progress on Breaking Dawn which I just finish yesterday.
Anybody who hasn’t read the books won’t fully understand. There something about the way Stephanie develops the characters makes them feel real. As a reader you are compelled to to keep reading. It is very difficult to stop until you are finished with all of them and I took keep replaying them in my head. I’ve even been listening to the playlists the she created for each book. I’ve been listening to each one as I’m reading that book.
I agree about drawing the line on creating sites, wearing clothing and stalking cast members. Can’t wait for Nov. 21st. Good chance I will be disappointed, but still excited to see it.
Melissa September 24th, 2008 at 16:39