Monday, August 11, 2008
Breaking Dawn (spoilers ahead)
So after 2 days of marathon reading and potty training my 3 year old, I have finished the most anticipated book of the month. All I can say is that I should become a proof-reader. I found so many mistakes it was distracting and it made me lose respect for the book as a whole. I thrive on perfection around me, mostly because I lack it, and this one let me down. Overall, I liked it. I liked the sweetness between Edward and Bella. I actually respected the graphic betrayal of the birth. Ironically, it was the most exciting part of the book. I was disappointed that no one died. After all the hoopla around the Volturi, I was shocked that they just came to the clearing and "blah, blah, blahed" for 4 chapters and then just walked away. I guess that's par for course with Young Adult Literature.....I liked Bella discovering a multitude of talents and abilities that she lacked in her human experience. Does that mean I have to wait for immortality to receive all the talents and abilities I lack and lust after in other humans? Anyway, overall it was a good book. I enjoyed the series and I'm glad I was entertained while reading it. However, I wasn't left anticipating much more from this series. I'm not dying for Edward's story, nor am I waiting on pins and needles for the "field guide" in December.
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I didn't find any mistakes -and I'm usually good about catching them! Ok, I was disappointed with the no fighting thing too. I mean seriously, all that build up and no action! What the heck! I thought the Jacob imprinting thing was a little too convenient. I guess I just like the drama of it all. I did like how well she took to being a vampire. And couldn't you just picture that little cottage? I want one now.
I agree, I agree and I agree. My thoughts exactly about the book. I have my reservations about the movie as well. I think everything is better in my head.
Thanks for letting me borrow the book, Christi. I'll get it back to you on either Monday or Wednesday when I drive up that direction. I thought it was okay, but the middle kind of drug along for me. I mean, honestly, how many times do I need to hear about how Bella and Edward need to go find a room? I did like the end with her closed mind and all that though.
Found your blog off of Adhis', wanted to come find your Breaking Dawn post now that I have read it too, I felt exactly the same way at the end of the book, so anticlimatic!
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