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[pottergirl26]

Okay, I just read Twlight.

Rating: Epic Fail

I couldn't  go on any longer without knowing what the big fuss was about. I head it being compared to Harry Potter, but then again, I also heard some negative reviews roaming around that were supposed to enlighten me. Being forewarned, I knew I was gonna read it for the lolz, but I tried to keep an open

Comments

[rpetrik]

Open your eyes Review #1 was... true, I suppose. But I still like the book. I mean, sure it's shallow and not very good plot, but I don't know, there's just something about it, something more than good storytelling. You get caught up in the whole romance (which, yes, is somewhat wretch-tastic at times, but far from always) and I thought the new breed of vampire Meyer created was fascinating, and all the more appealing for having no negative qualities. Phoo on you and your "Epic fail." It really wasn't the *worst* book ever, just not the best.

[pottergirl26]

I can't believe your collegiate mind is defending Twilight.
The premise of the romance is unrealistic and that aspect personally doesn't appeal to me. At least I'm glad you agree with the review. You have to read the parody though. It hilariously highlights the issues with the novel.
I didn't say it's the worst book ever, however. That would be an outrageous statement. I said it's the worst book I've ever read. Subtle semantics change everything, don't they?

[rpetrik]

"BELLA: Don’t bring logic into this!

LOGIC: :( I’m never here..."

I love it.
Still, though - even if the romance is unrealistic, it's fiction, I mean, do you criticize movies and whatnot? You have to suspend disbelief when you immerse yourself in these sorts of things, especially when they involve mythical creatures.

[pottergirl26]

Of course I criticise movies and whatnot. Don't you form opinions on the films you watch? I am a critical person by nature but that's not the point here.

Fiction falls under the realm of the art of writing. Life is supposed to imitate art and whatnot and I fail to see life imitating Twilight.

romance is unrealistic
Do you mean IRL or the genre itself?
The genre as cheesy or as farfetched as it is portrayed at times has a criteria. It intends to idealise the notion of love.

What does Meyer in the process of creating Twilight express to valorise in terms of the novel's content

[rpetrik]

Do you see life imitating Harry Potter?

Haha, I suppose both are unrealistic - though that's just my cold-hearted side speaking.

I can accept that you just disagree with the fangirl concepts of it. I would have to concur after reading this parody.

[pottergirl26]

Yes. Not in the ZOMG YA RLY magic is real type of way but in the messages and feelings the series evokes.

Even for Buffy, Joss Whedon had sensible loopholes (vampires with souls falling in love with a human). All Bella sees is hotness activated by Edward's natural preadtory features and Edward's love is sorta branded like Jacob's "imprint" on Renesmee. Where's the freewill lust, I ask you.

Woot. Thank you. Don't worry. I'll have another entry soon displaying the craziness of the Twilight fandom.